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  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Tin (Sn) is a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its high theoretical specific capacity and abundance.
  • However, Sn anodes suffer from significant volume changes and poor conductivity during cycling, limiting their practical application.
  • Developing strategies to overcome these limitations is crucial for advancing battery technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a self-supporting Sn-based carbon nanofiber anode for high-performance LIBs.
  • To address the challenges of volume expansion and low conductivity in Sn anodes.
  • To enhance the electrochemical performance and long-term cycling stability of Sn-based anodes.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of self-supporting Sn-based carbon nanofibers by embedding Sn-based nanoparticles within a carbon nanofiber matrix.
  • Optimization of the composite structure by adjusting the ratio of polyacrylonitrile to polyvinylpyrrolidone.
  • Electrochemical characterization, including cycling performance and capacity retention at various current densities.

Main Results:

  • The optimized Sn-SnO2/CNF-2 anode exhibited excellent electrochemical performance.
  • A discharge specific capacity of 607.28 mAh/g was achieved after 100 cycles at 500 mA/g.
  • The anode maintained a capacity of 543.78 mAh/g after 200 cycles, demonstrating good long-term cycling stability and structural integrity.

Conclusions:

  • The self-supporting Sn-based carbon nanofiber anode effectively mitigates volume expansion and improves conductivity.
  • The developed Sn-SnO2/CNF-2 anode shows significant potential for advanced energy storage applications.
  • This work provides a viable pathway for the development of high-performance next-generation batteries.