In situ self-assembled synthesis of polypyrrole-derived nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube reinforced graphene aerogels as high-performance anode materials for lithium ion batteries

Wang, Bo1,2; Li, Yue1,2; Lv, Yan1; Wang, Xiaoliu1; Liu, Kun1; Wu, Xiaoyu3

2022-09-01

10.1007/s10854-022-08934-y

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS   Impact Factor & Quartile

0957-4522

1573-482X

Three-dimensional aerogels assembled by interconnected 1D and 2D nanostructures building blocks have been anticipated as a prospective candidate for advanced energy storage and conversion materials. Herein, we present a simple scalable strategy for fabricating a free-standing flexible nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes reinforced graphene (N-DC/G) aerogel via chemical oxidative polymerization facilitated by self-assembly soft-template of lithocholic acid, followed by high-temperature pyrolysis carbonization in an Ar atmosphere. The 3D interconnected macroporous structure of the resulting aerogel provides fast transport of electrons and electrolyte ions, while the hollow nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes and graphene nanosheets provide both strong support for the aerogel and mechanical flexibility. The resulting N-DC/G electrode has a remarkable initial discharge capacity of 734.21 mAh g(-1) at a current density of 200 mA g(-1), exceptional cycling stability (663.34 mAh g(-1) following 400 cycles), and an outstanding rate performance as an anodic material in Li-ion batteries. The outstanding lithium storage properties of N-DC/G aerogels are due to their electrically conductive 3D framework and the associated porous channels, which allow for an efficient electrolyte ion diffusion, and rapid electron transport, while preserving the stability of the structure.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China[51271012] ; Science and Technology Project of Hebei Education Department[ZD2022149] ; open project of State Key Laboratory of Metastable Materials Science and Technology[202103]

Engineering ; Materials Science ; Physics

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic ; Materials Science, Multidisciplinary ; Physics, Applied ; Physics, Condensed Matter

WOS:000849177100004

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20223712716673

Aerogels ; Anodes ; Carbon nanotubes ; Doping (additives) ; Electrolytes ; Electron transport properties ; Graphene ; Ions ; Lithium-ion batteries ; Nitrogen ; Polypyrroles ; Reinforcement

Electric Batteries and Fuel Cells:702 ; Electron Tubes:714.1 ; Nanotechnology:761 ; Colloid Chemistry:801.3 ; Chemical Reactions:802.2 ; Chemical Agents and Basic Industrial Chemicals:803 ; Chemical Products Generally:804 ; Organic Polymers:815.1.1 ; Crystalline Solids:933.1 ; Materials Science:951

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1.Tangshan Univ, Sch New Mat & Chem Engn, Tangshan 063000, Peoples R China
2.Yanshan Univ, State Key Lab Metastable Mat Sci & Technol, Qinhuangdao 066004, Hebei, Peoples R China
3.Southern Univ Sci & Technol SUSTech, Dept Chem, Shenzhen 518055, Peoples R China

Wang, Bo,Li, Yue,Lv, Yan,et al. In situ self-assembled synthesis of polypyrrole-derived nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube reinforced graphene aerogels as high-performance anode materials for lithium ion batteries[J]. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS,2022,33:21425-21443.

Wang, Bo,Li, Yue,Lv, Yan,Wang, Xiaoliu,Liu, Kun,&Wu, Xiaoyu.(2022).In situ self-assembled synthesis of polypyrrole-derived nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube reinforced graphene aerogels as high-performance anode materials for lithium ion batteries.JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS,33,21425-21443.

Wang, Bo,et al."In situ self-assembled synthesis of polypyrrole-derived nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube reinforced graphene aerogels as high-performance anode materials for lithium ion batteries".JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS 33(2022):21425-21443.