Ordered CoO/CMK-3 nanocomposites as the anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

A novel ordered mesoporous carbon hybrid composite, CoO/CMK-3, is prepared by an infusing method using Co(NO3)(2)center dot 6H(2)O as the cobalt source. The products are characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy and N-2 adsorption-desorption analysis techniques. It is observed that the CoO nanoparticles are loaded in the channels of mesoporous carbon. The mesopore structure of CMK-3 is destroyed gradually with increasing of the Coo content. The electrochemical properties of samples as the anode materials for lithium-ion batteries are studied by galvanostatic method. The results show that the CoO/CMK-3 composites have higher reversible capacities (more than 700 mAh g(-1)) and better cycle performance in comparison with the pure mesoporous carbon (CMK-3). Based on the above results, a mechanism is proposed to explain the reason of such a substantial improvement of electrochemical performance in the CoO/CMK-3 composites. (c) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.