Fabrication of layered structure VS₄ anchor in 3D graphene aerogels as a new cathode material for lithium ion batteries

Abstract

VS₄ has gained more and more attention for its high theoretical capacity (449 mAh/g with 3e⁻ transfer) in lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, a layered structure VS₄ anchored in graphene aerogels is prepared and first reported as cathode material for LIBs. VS₄@GAs composite exhibits an exceptional high initial reversible capacity (511 mAh/g), an excellent high-rate capability (191 mAh/g at the 5 C), and an excellent cyclic stability (239 mAh/g after 15 cycles).

Keywords

VS₄ / graphene aerogels / cathode / lithium storage

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