Controlled synthesis of expanded mesocarbon microbeads (EMCMB) by H2SO4-HNO3-CrO3 oxidation for superior lithium-storage application

• Published in: Electrochimica acta Vol. 210; pp. 662 - 672
• Main Authors: Yang, Guan-Hua, Yan, Zhi-Xiong, Wang, Hong-Qiang, Wu, Xian-Ming, He, Ze-Qiang, Li, Qing-Yu, Huang, You-Guo, Li, Ze-Sheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 20.08.2016
• Subjects: Anode materials; Chemical oxidation; Lithium ion batteries; Mesocarbon microbeads; Surface modification; Lithium ion batteries; Surface modification; Mesocarbon microbeads; Chemical oxidation; Anode materials

•A simple controlled oxidation strategy is used for the surface modification of GMCMB.•Good spherical morphology and well crystal structure of EGMCMB are maintained.•Much enhanced specific capacity relative to GMCMB is realized.•The relatively low lithium intercalation potential similar to GMCMB is...