Journal
NANOSCALE
Volume 6, Issue 7, Pages 3664-3669Publisher
ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
DOI: 10.1039/c3nr05815h
Keywords
-
Categories
Funding
- NSF/CMMI Nano-Manufacturing Program [1131290]
- office of Vice President for Research at NMSU
- U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering
- U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration [DE-AC04-94AL85000]
- Div Of Civil, Mechanical, & Manufact Inn
- Directorate For Engineering [1131290] Funding Source: National Science Foundation
Ask authors/readers for more resources
Three-dimensional (3D) nanoporous architectures, possessing high surface area, massive pores, and excellent structural stability, are highly desirable for many applications including catalysts and electrode materials in lithium ion batteries. However, the preparation of such materials remains a major challenge. Here, we introduce a novel method, instant gelation, for the synthesis of such materials. The as-prepared porous 3D MoS2@C nanocomposites, with layered MoS2 clusters or strips ingrained in porous and conductive 3D carbon matrix, indeed showed excellent electrochemical performance when applied as anode materials for lithium ion batteries. Its interconnected carbon network ensures good conductivity and fast electron transport; the micro-, and mesoporous nature effectively shortens the lithium ion diffusion path and provides room necessary for volume expansion. The large specific surface area is beneficial for a better contact between electrode materials and electrolyte.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available