Controllable synthesis of FeS2 with different morphologies and their sodium storage performances

doi:10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2024.0102

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As a typical conversion reaction-type anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), FeS₂, which possesses the merits of nontoxic, low-cost, and high theoretical specific capacity, has become a potential anode material for SIBs. However, owing to the large atomic radius and mass of Na⁺, the Na storage process of FeS₂ features sluggish kinetics, which hinders its practical applications. In this study, we synthesize FeS₂ with different morphologies through a solvothermal method. The morphology can be easily controlled by changing the molar ratio of Fe and S in the precursor. Characterization results reveal that as-obtained FeS₂ with different molar ratios of Fe and S presents an irregular spherical particle and a mixture of an irregular spherical particle and regular cubes. Furthermore, the Na storage performances of as-obtained samples were systematically investigated. FeS₂ with a regular cubic morphology reveals a superior Na storage performance. A reversible discharge specific capacity of 354.5 mAh/g can be maintained at a current density of 0.1 A/g. Long-term cyclic tests reveal that after 500 cycles, a discharge specific capacity of 246.3 mAh/g can be obtained, which is 1.2 times higher than that of the control sample. A Na storage mechanism analysis indicates that FeS₂ with a regular cube morphology presents a capacitive-dominated Na storage process, which promotes an enhanced rate capability and fast Na⁺ diffusion coefficient. This study can provide theoretical reference for fabricating high-performance anode materials for SIBs.

Key words: sodium ion battery, morphology control, anode materials, FeS₂, soidum storage mechanisms

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TM 911.1

Lijun FAN, Baozhou WU, Kejun CHEN. Controllable synthesis of FeS₂ with different morphologies and their sodium storage performances[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2024, 13(8): 2541-2549.

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