Review and Prospect of NiFe2O4-Based Materials for Li-Ion Battery

Abstract

NiFe2O4 with high theoretical capacity, natural abundance as well as low cost exhibits tremendous potential as the electrode for lithium ion battery. Nevertheless, the great volume change upon the charge-discharge cycling gives rise to pulverization of NiFe2O4 electrode. The electron transport pathways are broken down, and ultimately, the cycling stability and reversible capacity fade rapidly, which restricts its commercial applications. Consequently, it is necessary to consider nano-size effect, interface property, defects and hybridization to satisfy the requirement of practical application. In this review, we comprehensively overview and analyze the latest progress in NiFe2O4-based anode, covering the representative synthesis method and advanced structure to realize improved Li+ storage performance. Furthermore, we objectively evaluate the Li+ storage performance of NiFe2O4-based anode materials and dissect the existing problems. Finally, an outlook for the development of advanced NiFe2O4-based anode materials is provided.