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Selenium/Graphite Platelet Nanofiber Composite for Durable Li-Se Batteries
R. Mukkabla, S. Deshagani, , , P. Ghosal
Published in American Chemical Society
2017
Volume: 2
   
Issue: 6
Pages: 1288 - 1295
Abstract
Long-lasting Li-Se cells with a Se/graphite platelet nanofiber (GPNF) composite is prepared for the first time, and it shows a reversible capacity of 489 and 384.7 mAh gSe -1 after 200 and 350 charge/discharge cycles, respectively. It shows superior rate capability and low Se polarization even with a high Se (75 wt %) proportion. It also shows higher capacity and better cycling stability compared to conventional Se/carbon material composites (with graphene oxide (GO), reduced GO, and carbon nanotubes). The effectiveness of GPNFs as a conductive support and for inhibiting the shuttle and dissolution of polyselenides in the electrolyte is also confirmed by conducting atomic force microscopy studies. Nanoscale current maps of Se/GPNFs reveal the presence of homogeneously distributed high-current domains, which are retained even after the first discharge. In contrast, the pristine Se electrode is characterized by predominant low-current regions after the first discharge. The ability of GPNFs to enable the preparation of durable and easily processable Li-Se cells is demonstrated. © 2017 American Chemical Society.
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JournalData powered by TypesetACS Energy Letters
PublisherData powered by TypesetAmerican Chemical Society
ISSN23808195