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Modification of NiCoP nanocages anodes using epoxy-functionalized silane to improve electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries

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Bimetallic NiCoP nanoparticle is one of the most promising anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, its cycling stability is poor due to its high tendency toward aggregation originated from the large cohesive forces. To overcome this drawback, a unique NiCoP nanocages is prepared and modified with epoxy-functionalized silane KH580 by a simple hydrolysis method. This strategy involves the significant improvement of the dispersity of the NiCoP nanocages during charge/discharge processes. From the electrochemical measurements, KH580-NiCoP nanocages-0.5 wt% exhibit higher lithium storage performance (505.3 mA h g−1 at 0.1 A g−1), excellent cyclability (367 mA h g−1 after 200 cycles at 0.5 A g−1), and outstanding rate capacity (280.8 mA h g−1 at 1 A g−1). This excellent electrochemical performance can be attributed to the improved electron transfer and structural stability.

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This research was supported by the Doctor’s Scientific Research Foundation of Guilin University of Technology (No. GUTQDJJ2018050) and the key R & D project of Guangxi (GUIKEAB21196006).

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HL contributed to methodology, software, and writing-original draft. AZ contributed to writing-original draft. YX contributed to data curation. NP contributed to conceptualization, methodology, and data curation. YW contributed to supervision. LL contributed to supervision and resources.

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Luan, H., Zhao, A., Xiao, Y. et al. Modification of NiCoP nanocages anodes using epoxy-functionalized silane to improve electrochemical performance in lithium-ion batteries. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 34, 905 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-10304-1

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