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Sandwich-like SnS/N, S co-doped rGO/SnS structure with pseudocapacitance for high-performance Li- and Na–ion batteries

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SnS is considered as a promising anode candidate for next-generation Li- and Na-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity and large interlayer distance, which provides excessive space for intercalation of Li- and Na-ions. However, the low electronic conductivity and large volumetric changes during charge/discharge process lead to its poor rate capability and severe capacity degradation. Herein, a sandwich-like SnS/N, S co-doped rGO/SnS structure is delicately tailored by using selective vulcanization and in situ decomposition processes. The unique sandwich-like SnS/rGO/SnS structure provides open channels for ion storage and ameliorates the electrical conductivity. RGO substrate and chemical bonds between SnS and rGO improves the electronic conductivity and furnishes additional ions/electrons transport routes. Moreover, the co-doping of N and S renders abundant sites for ions adsorption, inducing a strong pseudocapacitance effect and favoring fast electrochemical kinetics. Therefore, at the current density of at 1 A g−1, the sandwich-like SnS/rGO/SnS electrode delivered a high reversible capacity of 797.9 mAh g−1 and 359.2 mAh g−1 as an anode material in Li- and Na-ion batteries, respectively.

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This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundations of China [Grant Numbers 51904152 and 51804156]; the Key Science and Technology Program of Henan Province [Grant Numbers 192102210015 and 182102310872]; and the Program for Science & Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province [Grant Number 20HASTIT020].

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Liu, G., Sun, D., Li, X. et al. Sandwich-like SnS/N, S co-doped rGO/SnS structure with pseudocapacitance for high-performance Li- and Na–ion batteries. J Mater Sci 55, 14477–14490 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-020-05056-w

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