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In Situ Electrochemical Impedance Measurements of α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Nanofibers: Unravelling the Li-Ion Conduction Mechanism in Li-Ion Batteries
oleh: Jinhyun Hwang, Dolly Yadav, Hang Yang, Injun Jeon, Dingcheng Yang, Jang-Won Seo, Minseung Kang, Se-Young Jeong, Chae-Ryong Cho
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Diterbitkan: | MDPI AG 2022-05-01 |
Deskripsi
Unravelling the lithium-ion transport mechanism in α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanofibers through in situ electrochemical impedance studies is crucial for realizing their application in high-performance anodes in lithium-ion batteries. Herein, we report the effect of heat treatment conditions on the structure, composition, morphology, and electrochemical properties of α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanofibers as an anode for lithium-ion batteries. The α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanofibers were synthesized via electrospinning and post-annealing with differences in their annealing temperature of 300, 500, and 700 °C to produce FO300, FO500, and FO700 nanofibers, respectively. Improved electrochemical performance with a high reversible specific capacity of 599.6 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at a current density of 1 A g<sup>−1</sup> was achieved after 50 cycles for FO700. The in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy studies conducted during the charge/discharge process revealed that the charge transfer and Li-ion diffusion behaviors were related to the crystallinity and structure of the as-synthesized α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanofibers. The surfaces of the α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanofibers were converted into Fe metal during the charging/discharging process, which resulted in improved electrical conductivity. The electron lifetime, as determined by the time constant of charge transfer, revealed that, when a conversion reaction occurred, the electrons tended to travel through the iron metal in the α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanofibers. The role of iron as a pseudo-resistor with negligible capacitance was revealed by charge transfer resistance analysis.