Synthesis of multiphase SnSb nanoparticles-on-SnO2/Sn/C nanofibers for use in Li and Na ion battery electrodes

• DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2014.07.005
• Publication Date: 2014-07-12T11:01:04Z
• Authors: Jae-Chan Kim; Dong-Wan Kim
• Keywords: Electrospinning; Carbon fibers

Abstract We fabricated Sn–Sb–carbon (SSC)-based hybrid nanocomposite fibers by electrospinning and carbonization. These SSC fibers which are multiphase SnSb nanoparticles on SnO 2 /Sn/C nanofibers exhibited enhanced electrochemical performances. Their favorable Li- and Na-storage capacities could be attributed to the synergistic effects of zero-dimensional and one-dimensional hybrid structures offering improved electric conductivity and large surface area.