Interface optimization and fast ion exchange route construction in CoS2 electrode by decorated with dielectric Al2O3 nanoparticles for high temperature primary lithium batteries

As the most investigated cathode of thermal batteries, the electrochemical performance of CoS2 is limited by a big polarization at high current density and low working temperature, which is ascribed to the poor wettability of molten salt on CoS2 surface and low exchange current density. In this contribution, Al2O3 is selected as a modifier to improve the wettability of molten salt on CoS2 surface and exchange current density at the same time, by adjusting the dielectric polarization field of CoS2 surface. The discharge capacity (V >= 1.7 V) of CoS2 increases by similar to 11% at 500 degrees C with a discharge current of 300 mA cm(-2), and 55% at 450 degrees C with a discharge current of 100 mA cm(-2), by the decoration of Al2O3 nanoparticles. Moreover, the influence of decorated Al2O3 nanoparticles on the electrochemical performance of CoS2 are discussed.

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In this study, Al2O3 nanoparticles were used to decorate CoS2, improving the wettability of molten salt on the surface of CoS2 and increasing the exchange current density, leading to a significant enhancement in the discharge capacity of CoS2. The impact of decorated Al2O3 nanoparticles on the electrochemical performance of CoS2 was also discussed.