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Double-layered SnO2@NC hollow spheres as anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

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Tin dioxide-based high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion batteries have been a hot research topic in recent years. In this study, nitrogen-doped and double-layered SnO2@NC hollow spheres were prepared via simple and convenient method using carbon spheres as template. A series of products were obtained by varying additive amount of dopamine. When tested in the current density of 400 mA g−1, SnO2@NC-3 can provide a robust reversible capacity of 697.7 mAh g−1 after 270 cycles. The discharge capacity can remain 640.8 mAh g−1 after 800 cycles at 1000 mA g−1. Above excellent electrochemical properties were attributed to the synergistic effect between nitrogen-doped carbon and nanosized-SnO2 particles. The hollow structure can not only effectively buffer the structure crushing of the electrode in the process of charge and discharge, but also facilitate the electron diffusion by improving the electronic conductivity. Therefore, the unique nitrogen-doped and double-layered tin dioxide is a promising anode material for lithium-ion battery.

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This study was funded by College students’ innovation and entrepreneurship training (202311765015), Henan Key Science and Technology Research (242102230104), and Postgraduate Education Reform and Quality Improvement Project of Henan Province (YJS2023JD65).

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    Liyun Dang, Jiyong Hu & Yan Guo

  3. College of Chemistry, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China

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Zhao, J., Dang, L., Hu, J. et al. Double-layered SnO2@NC hollow spheres as anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Ionics (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-024-05530-4

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