Abstract
The hierarchical mesoporous structure is an ideal active material structure for lithium-ion batteries and other energy storage devices. In this work, we report a universal chelation-carbonization-oxidation path to synthesize CoO nanocrystalline-assembled hierarchical mesoporous nanospheres with Co-glycerate inorganic-organic hybrid spheres as the precursor, followed by the coating of TiO2 and amorphous carbon. The electrochemical measurements demonstrate, as an anode of lithium-ion batteries, as-prepared CoO@TiO2@C exhibits high reversible capacity, stable cycling performance and good rate capability. It can deliver discharge capacity of 1136 mAh g−1 after 200 cycles at current density of 0.5 A g−1 and average discharge capacity of 493 mAh g−1 even at high current density of 5 A g−1. The excellent lithium storage performance benefits from the multiple structural advantages. The nanocrystalline-assembled hierarchical mesoporous nanosphere endows CoO with high electrochemical activity. The robust TiO2 and amorphous carbon shells improve structure stability and electronic conductivity of CoO hierarchical mesoporous nanospheres.
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