Abstract
Due to their vast surface area and superior porosity structure, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) derived materials have recently presented a significant promise for better lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, we synthesised MOF-derived porous NiCo2O4 nanofile arrays from a simple solvothermal technique followed by calcination at 450 °C. The prepared sample was characterized by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller. The acquired nanofile array morphology achieved a large specific surface area of 189 m2/g can shorten the Li ions (Li+) transport and enhance the electrochemical performance. As expected, the prepared electrode reveals a discharge-specific capacity of around 1120 mAh/g at a 0.1 C rate. At 2 C rate, the electrode's specific capacity can still reach 210 mAh/g after 100 cycles. The pseudocapacitive nature of NiCo2O4 was determined by kinetic analysis, revealing the diffusion-controlled faradaic behaviour. Our prepared electrode material is considered an attractive option for the anode material in rechargeable Li-ion batteries because it has been proven to have a relatively good specific capacity and cycling stability.
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