Microwave-assisted synthesis of dual-conducting Cu2O@Cu-graphene system with improved electrochemical performance as anode material for lithium batteries

Na Li, Ying Xiao, Changwen Hu, Minhua Cao*

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Abstract

Two by two: A low-cost, fast, and green microwave-assisted approach has been developed for the controlled synthesis of core-shell Cu2O@Cu/ graphene hybrids. With the unique dual-conducting system consisting of graphene support and Cu layer on the surface of the Cu2O nanoparticles, the as-obtained hybrids exhibited significantly enhanced lithium ion battery performance as anode materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1960-1965
Number of pages6
JournalChemistry - An Asian Journal
Volume8
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2013

Keywords

  • charge carrier injection
  • copper
  • graphene
  • microwave chemistry
  • nanoparticles

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