April 4, 2012
Journal Article

High capacity, reversible alloying reactions in SnSb/C nanocomposites for Na-ion battery applications

Abstract

A new SnSb/C nanocomposite based on Na alloying reactions is demonstrated as anode for Na-ion battery applications. The electrode can achieve an exceptionally high capacity (544 mA h g-1, almost double that of intercalation carbon materials), good rate capacity and cyclability (80% capacity retention over 50 cycles) for Na-ion storage.

Revised: August 13, 2014 | Published: April 4, 2012

Citation

Xiao L., Y. Cao, J. Xiao, W. Wang, L. Kovarik, Z. Nie, and J. Liu. 2012. High capacity, reversible alloying reactions in SnSb/C nanocomposites for Na-ion battery applications. Chemical Communications 48, no. 27:3321-3323. PNNL-SA-85851. doi:10.1039/C2CC17129E