Electron/Ion Transport Enhancer in High Capacity Li-Ion Battery Anodes

Autor: Esther S. Takeuchi, Elsa Reichmanis, Krysten Minnici, Amy C. Marschilok, Kenneth J. Takeuchi, Matthew M. Huie, Yo-Han Kwon
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Chemistry of Materials. 28:6689-6697
ISSN: 1520-5002
0897-4756
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.6b02982
Popis: Magnetite (Fe3O4) was used as a model high capacity metal oxide active material to demonstrate advantages derived from consideration of both electron and ion transport in the design of composite battery electrodes. The conjugated polymer, poly[3-(potassium-4-butanoate) thiophene] (PPBT), was introduced as a binder component, while polyethylene glycol (PEG) was coated onto the surface of Fe3O4 nanoparticles. The introduction of PEG reduced aggregate size, enabled effective dispersion of the active materials and facilitated ionic conduction. As a binder for the composite electrode, PPBT underwent electrochemical doping which enabled the formation of effective electrical bridges between the carbon and Fe3O4 components, allowing for more efficient electron transport. Additionally, the PPBT carboxylic moieties effect a porous structure, and stable electrode performance. The methodical consideration of both enhanced electron and ion transport by introducing a carboxylated PPBT binder and PEG surface treatment l...
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