Abstract
A novel sulfür/polyacrylonitrile/graphene nanocomposite has been synthesized via a simple combination of ballmilling with low temperature heat-treatment. The nanocomposite was examined as a cathode for high performance lithium/sulfür batteries. The SEM and TEM observations revealed that sulfür/polyacrylonitrile particles are incorporated into graphene networks homogenously. Charge/discharge tests and ac impedance spectroscopy have shown improved conductivity and electrochemical properties of the composite with the addition of graphene. The lithium cell with this ternary composite cathode delivered a discharge capacity of 612 mAh g-1 in the second cycle at 0.1 C, and retained about 77% of this value over 100 cycles. Even upto4 C rate, the lithium cell demonstrated an excellent rate capability, delivering a highly reversible discharge capacity of 360 mAh g-1.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | A1194-A1198 |
| Journal | Journal of the Electrochemical Society |
| Volume | 160 |
| Issue number | 8 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Chemistry
