Hollow Co 3O 4 thin films as high performance anodes for lithium-ion batteries
Abstract
Cobalt oxide thin films composed of hollow spherical Co 3O 4 particles have been prepared by a two-step method. The first step involves in the synthesis of hollow cobalt alkoxide particles in a stable suspension from mixed polyalcohol solutions of cobalt acetate in oil bath at 170 °C. The second step includes the thin film fabrication by electrostatic spray deposition (ESD) and subsequent heat treatment in nitrogen. The obtained Co 3O 4 films with the unique hollow particle microstructure exhibit high reversible capacity of above 1000 mAh g -1 during up to 50 cycles and good rate capability. The films are promising negative electrodes for high energy lithium-ion batteries.
- Publication:
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Journal of Power Sources
- Pub Date:
- 2011
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2010.07.065
- Bibcode:
- 2011JPS...196..784S
- Keywords:
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- Electrostatic spray deposition (ESD);
- Thin film;
- Electrode;
- Cobalt oxide;
- Lithium-ion battery