Facile flame synthesis of S-doped Fe2O3 on carbon cloth as superior anode material for sodium-ion battery

Abstract

Take advantage of its superior theoretical specific capacity, Fe2O3 based nanocomposites are promising candidates for sodium ion batteries (SIBs). However, the complicate synthetic procedure hinders their further application. Herein, a facile ethanol diffusion flame synthesis approach is developed to prepare S-doped Fe2O3 composite on carbon cloth. The morphology of the Fe2O3 can be easily controlled by tuning the composition of the fuel and duration time of the flame treatment. Optimized composite with flake-like structure and heteroatom S-doped Fe2O3 (S/Fe2O3@CC-2) displayed enhanced electrochemical sodium storage performances. Specifically, sample S/Fe2O3@CC-2 maintained a reversible discharge capacity of 464.3 mAh g−1 after 150 cycles at 0.2 A g−1. Besides, at current densities of 0.4, 0.8, 1.6 and 3.2 A g−1, capacities of 393.8, 311.2, 277.5 and 218.9 mAh g−1 could be maintained, respectively. Kinetic analysis implies that S/Fe2O3@CC-2 manifested an improved capacitive-controlled sodium storage process. This work will shed light on facile and low-cost approach for the synthesis of high-performance anode materials for SIBs.