Prussian blue nanocubes as cathode materials for aqueous Na-Zn hybrid batteries

Li Ping Wang, Peng Fei Wang, Tai Shan Wang, Ya Xia Yin, Yu Guo Guo, Chun Ru Wang*

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Abstract

Rechargeable aqueous battery is very attractive as a promising alternative energy storage system, based on its safety and environmental-friendly properties. An aqueous rechargeable Na-Zn hybrid battery is assembled by using Prussian blue nanocubes and metallic zinc as cathode and anode, respectively. This Na-Zn cell delivers a high specific capacity of 73.5 mA h g−1 and a good cycling stability (ca. 80% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 300 mA g−1) due to the impressive structure stability of Prussian blue nanocubes. These remarkable features are realized by a simple synthetic method and a feasible battery manufacturing process, which can provide guidance for the development of rechargeable batteries in a large scale.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)18-22
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Power Sources
Volume355
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cycling stability
  • Hybrid aqueous batteries
  • Prussian blue
  • Rate capability
  • Single iron-source

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