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A Novel Open-Framework Cu-Ge-Based Chalcogenide Anode Material for Sodium-Ion Battery
Quan Sun1,2, Lin Fu1, Chaoqun Shang3
1School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, China.
Abstract:
Open-framework chalcogenides are potential electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their architectures with fast-ion conductivity. Herein, we report on the successful synthesis of open-framework Cu-Ge-based chalcogenides [Cu8Ge6Se19](C5H12N)6 (CGSe) and the research of their energy storage application as SIB anodes for the first time. As a result, the CGSe anode exhibited good electrochemical performances such as high reversible capacity (463.3 mAh g-1), excellent rate performance, and considerable cycling stability. Our exploration not only develops a promising electrode material for SIBs, but also extends the application of open-framework chalcogenides.
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