Carbon Quantum Dots and Their Derivative 3D Porous Carbon Frameworks for Sodium-Ion Batteries with Ultralong Cycle Life

Hongshuai Hou; Craig E Banks; Mingjun Jing; Yan Zhang; Xiaobo Ji

doi:10.1002/adma.201503816

Carbon Quantum Dots and Their Derivative 3D Porous Carbon Frameworks for Sodium-Ion Batteries with Ultralong Cycle Life

Adv Mater. 2015 Dec 16;27(47):7861-6. doi: 10.1002/adma.201503816. Epub 2015 Oct 27.

Authors

Hongshuai Hou¹, Craig E Banks², Mingjun Jing¹, Yan Zhang¹, Xiaobo Ji¹

Affiliations

¹ College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China.
² Division of Chemistry and Environmental Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M1 5GD, UK.

PMID: 26506218
DOI: 10.1002/adma.201503816

Abstract

A new methodology for the synthesis of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) for large production is proposed. The as-obtained CQDs can be transformed into 3D porous carbon frameworks exhibiting superb sodium storage properties with ultralong cycle life and ultrahigh rate capability, comparable to state-of-the-art carbon anode materials for sodium-ion batteries.

Keywords: carbon quantum dots; electrochemistry; porous carbon frameworks; sodium-ion batteries.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Carbon / chemistry*
Electric Power Supplies*
Electrodes
Nanotechnology*
Porosity
Quantum Dots / chemistry*
Sodium / chemistry*
Time Factors

Substances

Carbon
Sodium