The Co-S/x wt.% AB5 （x=0, 10, 20, 30） composite materials were prepared by simply mixing Co-S material fabricated by hy- drothermal method and AB5 alloy. The structure and morphology of the composite materials were ...The Co-S/x wt.% AB5 （x=0, 10, 20, 30） composite materials were prepared by simply mixing Co-S material fabricated by hy- drothermal method and AB5 alloy. The structure and morphology of the composite materials were characterized by XRD and SEM, respectively. The electrochemical properties of the composite electrodes were studied by the galvanostatic charge, dis- charge test and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results showed that the Co-S/20 wt.% AB5 composite electrode showed the highest discharge capacity and the best cycling stability. The existence of the AB5 alloy improved the electro- chemical activity of composite electrodes, reduced the electrochemical polarization resistances and promoted the electrochem- ical conversion reaction between Co and Co（OH）2. In order to improve the utilization rate of active materials, 0.0! mol/L Na2S203 was added into the electrolyte. The electrochemical properties of the composite electrode were significantly enhanced. After fifty cycles, the discharge capacity of the composite electrode increased from 407 to 481.7 mAh/g and the capacity reten- tion increased from 79.7% to 91.2%.展开更多
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文摘The Co-S/x wt.% AB5 （x=0, 10, 20, 30） composite materials were prepared by simply mixing Co-S material fabricated by hy- drothermal method and AB5 alloy. The structure and morphology of the composite materials were characterized by XRD and SEM, respectively. The electrochemical properties of the composite electrodes were studied by the galvanostatic charge, dis- charge test and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results showed that the Co-S/20 wt.% AB5 composite electrode showed the highest discharge capacity and the best cycling stability. The existence of the AB5 alloy improved the electro- chemical activity of composite electrodes, reduced the electrochemical polarization resistances and promoted the electrochem- ical conversion reaction between Co and Co（OH）2. In order to improve the utilization rate of active materials, 0.0! mol/L Na2S203 was added into the electrolyte. The electrochemical properties of the composite electrode were significantly enhanced. After fifty cycles, the discharge capacity of the composite electrode increased from 407 to 481.7 mAh/g and the capacity reten- tion increased from 79.7% to 91.2%.
