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Hierarchical porous carbons fabricated from silica via flame synthesis as anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

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A convenient and cost-effective flame approach to produce a silica template with a unique structure was proposed. The hierarchical porous carbon materials (PCMs) fabricated employing presently prepared silica provide a high specific surface area for the diffusion of Li ions and transportation of electrons. Analysis of nitrogen absorption-desorption and pore size distribution (PSD) shows that PCMs possess plenty of micropores, mesopores, and macropores. Benefiting from the cooperation of various-sized pores, the PCMs-700 as anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) exhibits outstanding reversible capacities of 1332 mAh g−1 at current density of 37.2 mA g−1 (0.1 C) and 834 mAh g−1 at 372 mA g−1 (1 C). And when the current density is increased to 3.72 A g−1 (10 C), it could still retain reversible capacity of 430 mAh g−1. This result suggests that the hierarchical porous carbon material would be a promising anode material in the LIBs.

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    Junke Ou, Yongzhi Zhang, Li Chen, Yong Guo & Dan Xiao

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Ou, J., Zhang, Y., Chen, L. et al. Hierarchical porous carbons fabricated from silica via flame synthesis as anode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Ionics 21, 1881–1891 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-014-1348-0

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