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Ni2P@Carbon Core–Shell Nanoparticle-Arched 3D Interconnected Graphene Aerogel Architectures as Anodes for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries

Ni2P@Carbon Core–Shell Nanoparticle-Arched 3D Interconnected Graphene Aerogel Architectures as Anodes for High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries
Xianguang Miao, Xiaoli Ge, Longwei Yin, Zhaoqiang Li, Ruiyang Yin
To alleviate large volume change and improve poor electrochemical reaction kinetics of metal phosphide anode for sodium-ion batteries, for the first time, an unique Ni2P@carbon/graphene aerogel (GA) 3D interconnected porous architecture is synthesized through a solvothermal reaction and in situ phosphorization process, where core–shell Ni2P@C nanoparticles are homogenously embedded in GA nanosheets. The synergistic effect between components endows Ni2P@C/GA electrode with high structural stability and electrochemical activity, leading to excellent electrochemical performance, retaining a specific capacity of 124.5 mA h g−1 at a current density of 1 A g−1 over 2000 cycles. The robust 3D GA matrix with abundant open pores and large surface area can provide unblocked channels for electrolyte storage and Na+ transfer and make fully close contact between the electrode and electrolyte. The carbon layers and 3D GA together build a 3D conductive matrix, which not only tolerates the volume expansion as well as prevents the aggregation and pulverization of Ni2P nanoparticles during Na+ insertion/extraction processes, but also provides a 3D conductive highway for rapid charge transfer processes. The present strategy for phosphides via in situ phosphization route and coupling phosphides with 3D GA can be extended to other novel electrodes for high-performance energy storage devices. A Ni2P@carbon/graphene aerogel (GA) 3D architecture is designed for the first time through a solvothermal reaction and in situ phosphorization process, where core–shell Ni2P@C nanoparticles are homogenously embedded in GA nanosheets. Due to the unique microstructure and synergistic effect between Ni2P@C nanoparticles and GA 3D architecture, the composite exhibits an excellent sodium storage performance as sodium-ion batteries anodes.

Publisher URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/resolve/doi

DOI: 10.1002/smll.201702138

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