This paper describes a new synthesis and lithium ion charge鈥揹ischarge property of tin dioxide (SnO2) hollow nanocubes. SnO2 is one of the best-known anode materials for lithium-ion battery application because of its high lithiation-delithiation capacity. Hollow nanostructures with high surface area are preferred, because they accommodate large volume changes and maintain the structural stability of electrode materials during charge鈥揹ischarge cycles. The SnO2 hollow cubes made in this study had a discharge capacity of up to 1783 mA h g鈥? for the initial cycle and 546 mA h g鈥? after 30 cycles at a current density of 0.2 C between 0.02 and 2.0 V (vs Li/Li+).
Keywords:
tin dioxide; nanocubes; lithium ion battery; hollow structure