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Efficient lithium-ion storage using a heterostructured porous carbon framework and its in situ transmission electron microscopy study

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CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Volume 58, Issue 6, Pages 863-866

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ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
DOI: 10.1039/d1cc05298e

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The study presents a heterostructured porous carbon framework composed of rGO nanosheets and MOF-derived microporous carbon, showing efficient lithium-ion storage performance. The unique 3D heterostructure of the PCF can withstand volume expansion, contributing to a deeper understanding of tailored design for future lithium-ion batteries.
A heterostructured porous carbon framework (PCF) composed of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanosheets and metal organic framework (MOF)-derived microporous carbon is prepared to investigate its potential use in a lithium-ion battery. As an anode material, the PCF exhibits efficient lithium-ion storage performance with a high reversible specific capacity (771 mA h g(-1) at 50 mA g(-1)), an excellent rate capability (448 mA h g(-1) at 1000 mA g(-1)), and a long lifespan (75% retention after 400 cycles). The in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) study demonstrates that its unique three-dimensional (3D) heterostructure can largely tolerate the volume expansion. We envisage that this work may offer a deeper understanding of the importance of tailored design of anode materials for future lithium-ion batteries.

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