Sandwich-like, graphene-based titania nanosheets with high surface area for fast lithium storage

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Contributors

  • Shubin Yang - , Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Author)
  • Xinliang Feng - , Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Author)
  • Klaus Müllen - , Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Author)

Abstract

Sandwich-like, graphene-based mesoporous titania (G-TiO 2) nanosheets possess thin thickness, large aspect ratio, and mesoporous structure and show enhanced electrical conductivity. Such unique features provide numerous open channels for the access of electrolyte and facilitate the fast diffusion of lithium ions during the cycling processes. The graphene layer within each nanosheet can act as a mini-current collector, which is favorable for the fast electron transport in the electrode. As a consequence, G-TiO 2 nanosheets exhibit a ultrahigh rate capability and excellent cycle performance, holding great potential as a high-rate anode material for lithium storage.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3575-3579
Number of pages5
JournalAdvanced materials
Volume23
Issue number31
Publication statusPublished - 16 Aug 2011
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

PubMed 21726002

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • graphene, high-rate capability, lithium ion batteries, nanosheets, titania