Te/C nanocomposites for Li-Te Secondary Batteries.

ABSTRACT: New battery systems having high energy density are actively being researched in order to satisfy the rapidly developing market for longer-lasting mobile electronics and hybrid electric vehicles. Here, we report a new Li-Te secondary battery system with a redox potential of ~1.7?V (vs. Li(+)/Li) adapted on a Li metal anode and an advanced Te/C nanocomposite cathode. Using a simple concept of transforming TeO2 into nanocrystalline Te by mechanical reduction, we designed an advanced, mechanically reduced Te/C nanocomposite electrode material with high energy density (initial discharge/charge: 1088/740?mA h cm(-3)), excellent cyclability (ca. 705?mA h cm(-3) over 100 cycles), and fast rate capability (ca. 550?mA h cm(-3) at 5C rate). The mechanically reduced Te/C nanocomposite electrodes were found to be suitable for use as either the cathode in Li-Te secondary batteries or a high-potential anode in rechargeable Li-ion batteries. We firmly believe that the mechanically reduced Te/C nanocomposite constitutes a breakthrough for the realization and mass production of excellent energy storage systems.

SUBMITTER: Seo JU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4302299 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature