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Synthesis of monodisperse hollow carbon spheres and their electrochemical performance as anodes in potassium-ion batteries

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To explore high-performance carbon anodes for potassium-ion batteries, monodisperse novel hollow carbon spheres (MHCSs) were synthesized via a combination of hydrothermal reactions and high-temperature pyrolysis using 2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid and hexamethylenetetramine as the main raw materials. The synthesized MHCSs range from 140 to 260 nm in size with a large specific area of 466 m2 g-1. The potassium storage performance and dynamics of MHCSs in KN(SO2F)2 (KFSI) and KPF6 electrolytes were systematically investigated. In the KFSI electrolyte, the MHCSs have a higher reversible capacity, better cycling stability, better rate performance, and faster electrode process dynamics than in the KPF6 electrolyte. The excellent electrochemical performance of MHCSs in the KFSI electrolyte is attributed to the hollow structure of the material and the formation of a KF-rich and uniform solid-electrolyte interface film.

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This research was financially supported by the Open Program of Chemical Synthesis and Pollution Control Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province (No. CSPC202106) and the Fundamental Research Funds of China West Normal University (No. CXTD2020-1).

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Zhang, Z., Li, M. Synthesis of monodisperse hollow carbon spheres and their electrochemical performance as anodes in potassium-ion batteries. Ionics (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-024-05574-6

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