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Bifunctional effects of nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots on CoS2/mesoporous carbon composites for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.

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Title: Bifunctional effects of nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots on CoS2/mesoporous carbon composites for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Authors: Lee, Hae Ri1 (AUTHOR), Kim, Yun Sik1 (AUTHOR), Lee, Seon Yeong1 (AUTHOR), Son, U Hyeok1 (AUTHOR), Lee, Sungho2 (AUTHOR), Joh, Han-Ik1 (AUTHOR) hijoh@konkuk.ac.kr
Source: Applied Surface Science. Aug2024, Vol. 664, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Subjects: Quantum dots, Doping agents (Chemistry), Lithium-ion batteries, Carbon, Carbon composites, Functional groups
Abstract: [Display omitted] • Nitrogen-doped carbon dots (NCQDs) were synthesized by oxidation of NMP solvent. • NCQDs acted as both an etchant and nitrogen source on ZIF-67. • NCQDs were applied to control the porosity and the heteroatom content of CoS 2 /NSC. • CoS 2 /NSC from pre-treated ZIF-67 achieved enhanced cycling performances in LIBs. Cobalt disulfide (CoS 2) stands as a promising candidate for anode materials in lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity, but it faces challenges associated with the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfide during cycling. To address these issues, zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-derived composites have been extensively explored because of distinct advantages such as the formation of nano-sized particles, heteroatom doping, and highly porous structures. However, ZIF-derived carbon supports primarily consist of ultra-micropores that can impede lithium-ion diffusion. Herein, we aimed to enhance cycling stability by introducing a nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dot (NCQD) solution derived from N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone into cobalt-based ZIF-67 to modify the porosity and dope heteroatoms of CoS 2 nanoparticle-embedded heteroatom-doped carbon composites (CoS 2 /NSC). The mildly acidic NCQD solution resulted in the partial etching of the ZIF-67 structure, along with the deposition of NCQDs as a nitrogen source. Notably, the pore sizes could be adjusted by varying the concentration of the NCQD solution, while retaining the nitrogen functional groups during carbonization. The electrode using CoS 2 /NSC with the 2.8 mL NCQD pre-treatment exhibited enhanced C-rate capability with the capacity of 392 mAh/g at 2.0 A/g. Moreover, the cycling stability was improved, with a capacity retention of 77 % after 100 cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:[Display omitted] • Nitrogen-doped carbon dots (NCQDs) were synthesized by oxidation of NMP solvent. • NCQDs acted as both an etchant and nitrogen source on ZIF-67. • NCQDs were applied to control the porosity and the heteroatom content of CoS 2 /NSC. • CoS 2 /NSC from pre-treated ZIF-67 achieved enhanced cycling performances in LIBs. Cobalt disulfide (CoS 2) stands as a promising candidate for anode materials in lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity, but it faces challenges associated with the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfide during cycling. To address these issues, zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF)-derived composites have been extensively explored because of distinct advantages such as the formation of nano-sized particles, heteroatom doping, and highly porous structures. However, ZIF-derived carbon supports primarily consist of ultra-micropores that can impede lithium-ion diffusion. Herein, we aimed to enhance cycling stability by introducing a nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dot (NCQD) solution derived from N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone into cobalt-based ZIF-67 to modify the porosity and dope heteroatoms of CoS 2 nanoparticle-embedded heteroatom-doped carbon composites (CoS 2 /NSC). The mildly acidic NCQD solution resulted in the partial etching of the ZIF-67 structure, along with the deposition of NCQDs as a nitrogen source. Notably, the pore sizes could be adjusted by varying the concentration of the NCQD solution, while retaining the nitrogen functional groups during carbonization. The electrode using CoS 2 /NSC with the 2.8 mL NCQD pre-treatment exhibited enhanced C-rate capability with the capacity of 392 mAh/g at 2.0 A/g. Moreover, the cycling stability was improved, with a capacity retention of 77 % after 100 cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:01694332
DOI:10.1016/j.apsusc.2024.160228