The three-dimensional (3D) SnS decorated carbon nano-networks (SnS@C) were synthesized via a facile two-step method of freeze-drying combined with post-heat treatment. The lithium and sodium storage performances of above composites acting as anode materials were investigated. As anode materials for lithium ion batteries, a high reversible capacity of 780 mAh·g for SnS@C composites can be obtained at 100 mA·g after 100 cycles. Even cycled at a high current density of 2 A·g, the reversible capacity of this composite can be maintained at 610 mAh·g after 1000 cycles. The initial charge capacity for sodium ion batteries can reach 333 mAh·g, and it retains a reversible capacity of 186 mAh·g at 100 mA·g after 100 cycles. The good lithium or sodium storage performances are likely attributed to the synergistic effects of the conductive carbon nano-networks and small SnS nanoparticles.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
---|---|
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5869626 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nano8030135 | DOI Listing |
Phys Chem Chem Phys
December 2021
Department of Engineering, Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, Shenzhen 518172, China.
A method is proposed for designing tunable chiral nano-networks using partly hydrogenated graphene ribbons and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). In the network, the hydrogenated graphene ribbons (HGRs) act as basic components, which connect each other CNT joints. Each component contains two HGR segments and an internal graphene joint (G-J2) or CNT joint (CNT-J2).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHealthc Technol Lett
August 2018
WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK.
A wireless body-centric nano-network consists of various nano-sized sensors with the purpose of healthcare application. One of the main challenges in the network is caused by the very limited power that can be stored in nano-batteries in comparison with the power required to drive the device for communications. Recently, novel rectifying antennas (rectennas) based on carbon nanotubes (CNTs), metal and graphene have been proposed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChemSusChem
August 2018
School of Chemistry, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia.
In this study, we report a photoanode consisting of a polymeric/inorganic nanojunction between novel nanostructured 3D C N nano-networks and BiVO substrate. This nanojunction is formed such that 3D C N nano-networks with a positively charged surface are efficiently anchored on the BiVO photoanode with a negatively charged surface. This electrostatic self-assembly can initiate and contribute to an intimate contact at the interfaces, leading to an enhanced photoelectrochemical activity and stability compared with that fabricated by non-electrostatic assembly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNanomaterials (Basel)
February 2018
School of Environmental and Materials Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai 264005, China.
The three-dimensional (3D) SnS decorated carbon nano-networks (SnS@C) were synthesized via a facile two-step method of freeze-drying combined with post-heat treatment. The lithium and sodium storage performances of above composites acting as anode materials were investigated. As anode materials for lithium ion batteries, a high reversible capacity of 780 mAh·g for SnS@C composites can be obtained at 100 mA·g after 100 cycles.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl
January 2016
Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Singapore; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117576, Singapore. Electronic address:
To improve antibiotic properties, poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)-based bone cements are formulated with antibiotic and nanostructured materials, such as hydroxyapatite (HAP) nanorods, carbon nanotubes (CNT) and mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) as drug carriers. For nonporous HAP nanorods, the release of gentamicin (GTMC) is not obviously improved when the content of HAP is below 10%; while the high content of HAP shows detrimental to mechanical properties although the release of GTMC can be substantially increased. As a comparison, low content of hollow nanostructured CNT and MSN can enhance drug delivery efficiency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEnter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!