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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Liu, Mengkang Yu, Xiaodan Wang, Fengyu Lai, Chao Wang, Nan Yu, Hongxia Sun, Baoyou Geng
Summary: The hollow sandwich-like TiO2@Co3O4@Co3O4/C composite, synthesized by coating Co3O4 nanosheets and TiO2 particles on Co3O4/C hollow spheres, exhibits excellent lithium storage performance and stability due to its superior structure that combines the advantages of each component with favorable electron-transfer and Li+-diffusion properties.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Li, Qian Chu, Mingqi Song, Chunhua Chen, Yulin Li, Xiaodong Tian, Yuming Cui, Deyang Zhao
Summary: Porous CoO/Co3O4 nanoribbons were fabricated using a hydrothermal and annealing method. The nanoribbons have self-assembled ultra-thin structure with mesoporous/macroporous characteristics and oxygen vacancy, which contribute to buffering volume change, enlarging contact area, improving cycling life, and enhancing specific capacity. Additionally, the oxygen vacancies and three-dimensional network promote internal conductivity and accelerate the diffusion of electrons/ions, resulting in excellent rate performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
Yan Feng, Cai-yu Cao, Jing Zheng, Ri-chu Wang, Chao-qun Peng, Xiao-feng Wang
Summary: In this study, hierarchical porous Co3O4 spheres were synthesized and the structure and performance of the spheres were investigated. The Co3O4-700 spheres exhibited excellent cycling performance with high reversible discharge and charge specific capacities.
TRANSACTIONS OF NONFERROUS METALS SOCIETY OF CHINA
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyi Hou, Geng Zhou, Dengdeng Ai, Ruheng Xi, Yongxiang Yuan, Jianglong Kang, Hao Chen, Jianmin Tian, Jiatai Wang
Summary: A hollow multi-shelled spherical Co3O4/CNTs composite was prepared by introducing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) directly into the precursor using a facile MOF-assisted strategy. The hierarchical porous structure of the obtained multi-shelled Co3O4 nanospheres effectively alleviates volume change and facilitates electrolyte infiltration. The interconnected CNTs reduce electrochemical polarization and improve conductivity of the material. As an anode for lithium-ion batteries, the synthesized Co3O4/CNTs composite exhibits superior lithium-ion storage performance, with a high reversible specific capacity of 653.1 mAh g-1 after 500 cycles at 1000 mA g-1, providing significant inspiration for fabricating advanced electrochemical devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Anki Reddy Mule, D. Narsimulu, Ashok Kumar Kakarla, Jae Su Yu
Summary: A 3D hierarchical hexagonal plate-like Co3O4 microstructure array was directly deposited on nickel foam through a simple solvothermal process and annealing treatment. This optimized electrode exhibited superior lithium storage performance in terms of rate capability and cycling performance, achieving outstanding capacity values over 500 cycles. The remarkable performance is attributed to efficient charge transportation, improved solid interface, and firmly adhered microstructures during the charge-discharge process.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Martyna Trukawka, Karolina Wenelska, Lennart Singer, Ruediger Klingeler, Xuecheng Chen, Ewa Mijowska
Summary: Hollow carbon spheres functionalized with copper oxide demonstrate fully reversible conversion as an anode material for lithium ion batteries, providing a stable electron transport pathway and volume change buffering effect. The uniformly distributed Cu2O nanoparticles inside HCSs contribute to enhanced specific capacity and cycling performances in comparison with pure HCSs.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Anubha Tomar, Egy Adhitama, Martin Winter, Tobias Placke, Alok Kumar Rai
Summary: In this study, a mesoporous NiCo2O4/Co3O4 nanocomposite with nanowire morphology was synthesized through a facile and cost-effective hydrothermal approach using polyvinyl pyrrolidone as a structure-directing agent. The obtained nanocomposite exhibited better electrochemical performance than pure NiCo2O4 due to the synergistic effect between NiCo2O4 and Co3O4, which enhanced Li+ diffusion rate and reduced charge-transfer resistance, as well as the high electrochemical activity of Co3O4 contributing to the total capacity. However, the performance of the nanocomposite electrode degraded after 400 cycles, indicating that the nanowire morphology could not tolerate volume variations induced by long-term cycling of Li+ (de-)insertion. These findings suggest the existence of an optimal balance between Li+ diffusion and high porosity when utilizing Co3O4 in a nanocomposite, providing guidance for research on ternary transition metal oxide nanocomposite materials for lithium-ion batteries.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ruixiang Wang, Yanyang Wang, Yanhua Lu, Jiangfeng Zheng, Caini Zhong, Jiaming Liu, Jianjun Liu, Shubiao Xia
Summary: In this study, ZIF-67 nanoparticles with a reuleaux tetrahedron morphology were synthesized using a surface-coordinated polymerization method, and nitrogen-doped hollow porous Co3O4 nanoparticles were anchored on reduced graphene oxide to obtain HP-Co3O4/NC@rGO composites. The excellent electrochemical performance of the composite is mainly attributed to the synergistic effect of the hollow nanostructure and graphene network.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yelin Ji, Jian Song, Yuexian Li, Ximing Lu, Qinghua Tian, Li Yang, Jizhang Chen
Summary: In this study, a carbon scaffold (HPC) integrating hollow and porous structures was fabricated to stabilize the lithium storage performance of Co3O4 nanoparticles. The HPC@Co3O4 anode showed significantly improved electrochemical properties, including high capacity, improved reaction kinetics, and outstanding cycle stability. The synergistic effects of ultrafine Co3O4 nanoparticles and the well-designed HPC scaffolds were responsible for the excellent performance of the HPC@Co3O4 anode.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Z. Y. Huang, Y. F. Yuan, Z. C. Lin, J. J. Lin, S. B. Li, S. Y. Guo, Y. Z. Huang, W. W. Yan
Summary: Fluffy ultrathin WO3 nanoneedle clusters with unique ship-in-a-bottle structure are successfully synthesized in mesoporous hollow carbon nanospheres. The composite exhibits remarkable lithium storage performance and outstanding kinetics properties.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Applied
Junli Sun, Huaibin Wang, Yang Li, Min Zhao
Summary: The porous Co3O4 column synthesized via a simple liquid phase method shows remarkable potential as an excellent anode material for lithium-ion batteries, with high discharge capacity and stability.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hui Huang, Lingjun Kong, Jie He, Ming Liu, Jijie Zhang, Xian-He Bu
Summary: In this study, metal oxides with hollow structure coated with N-doped carbon were synthesized and utilized as anodes for lithium-ion batteries, showing high specific capacity and superior cyclic stability. The improved performance can be attributed to the hollow structure and N-doped carbon coatings.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Shiquan Guo, Jingbing Liu, Qianqian Zhang, Yuhong Jin, Hao Wang
Summary: A scalable approach of preparing Co3O4/Co@N-C composite derived from metal organic frameworks (MOFs) was developed in this work, leading to high reversible specific capacity and excellent rate capability as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ashok Kumar Kakarla, D. Narsimulu, Jae Su Yu
Summary: Two-dimensional porous NiCo2O4 nanostructures were investigated as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries, with the NCO-400 electrode exhibiting superior performance and reversibility due to its ultrafine thickness and highly porous structure.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. Narsimulu, R. Shanthappa, Ashok Kumar Kakarla, B. N. Vamsi Krishna, Hari Bandi, Jae Su Yu
Summary: Multifunctional beta-Co(OH)2 and Co3O4 nanoplates with hexagonal-like structures and interior pores were successfully synthesized using a silicone oil-bath method. These nanoplates, used as anodes for lithium-ion batteries, exhibited excellent electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)