Research progress of transition metal oxides /C composite nanofibers fabricated by electrospinning in anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

doi:10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2021.0073

Abstract

Abstract:

Transition metal oxides (TMOs) are considered to be one of the best choices to replace graphite as a negative electrode material for Li ion batteries because of the extremely high theoretical specific capacity of TMOs. However, during charging and discharging, excessive volume expansion and poor electrical conductivity limit its further development. Combining TMO materials with carbon materials can meet the demand for Li storage capacity and avoid excessive volume expansion during charging and discharging. After an investigation of recent literature, research results are summarized regarding the preparation of TMO/C hybrid nanofibers using an electrospinning technology as anode materials for Li ion batteries. The preparation process of TMO/C hybrid nanofibers with porous, core-shell, hollow, and hybrid structures, and the influence of these special structures on the performance of Li ion batteries, are introduced. Comprehensive analysis shows that nanofiber membranes with larger specific surface areas and rich pore structures provide additional active sites for chemical reactions during the charge and discharge cycle and establish a good conductive path for the rapid diffusion and charge transfer of Li ions. This can considerably improve the electrochemical performance of Li ion batteries. Finally, the current limitations and challenges in this field are discussed, and future development directions of TMO-based Li-ion battery anode materials are suggested. Prospective research directions could include the simplification of the preparation process, reduction in the cost of preparation, increase in preparation efficiency, and improvement in mass production. It will be important to discover more suitable materials to combine with TMOs to develop Li ion batteries with a more reasonable structure and improved performance.

Key words: TMO, electrospinning, nanofibers, ithium-ion batteries

CLC Number:

TM 912

Rui YANG, Lili WANG, Yiming MI, Ye LIU, Jianbao WU, Xinxin ZHAO. Research progress of transition metal oxides /C composite nanofibers fabricated by electrospinning in anode materials for lithium-ion batteries[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2021, 10(4): 1253-1260.

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TMO	理论比容量/mA·h·g^-1	体积膨胀率/%
Fe₂O₃	1007	92.9
Fe₃O₄	924	74.4
Cr₂O₃	1058	102
MnO	756	69.7
ZnO	987	124
SnO2	1493	395
Co₃O₄	890	101.5
CuO	674	74.2
NiO	718	91.6

电极材料	电流密度/mA·g^-1	初始充/放电比容量/mA·h·g^-1	库仑效率 /%	参考文献
Porous SnO_x/C nanofibers	200	1057/1529	69.1	[17]
Porous γ-Fe₂O₃/C nanofibers	100	1057/1578	67	[18]
Core-shell rGO-C/ZnO nanofibers	50	815.25/1187.85	68.6	[19]
Core-shell MnO₂/C nanofibers	50	1163/1906	61.0	[20]
Hollow V₂O₃/C nanofibers	100	906.3/1383.6	65.5	[24]
Multi-wall Sn/SnO₂@C hollow nanofibers	1000	1121.5/1960.7	57.2	[25]
Co_xO_y/C coating porous CNF	100	1520/2297.8	66.2	[29]
Hollow Co₃O₄nanoball@porous CNF	100	1003/1824	55.0	[30]
Rice-panicle-like gamma-Fe₂O₃@C nanofibers	200	1414/1956	72.0	[32]
Pea-pod V₂O₃ yolk-shell microspheres@N, S co-doped carbon fiber	100	825.2/1025.6	80.5	[33]
Hollow bubble-nanord Fe₂O₃/C nanofibers	500	957/1385	69.1	[34]

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