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Graphitic nanorings for super-long lifespan lithium-ion capacitors

Guangchao Li1, Zhoulan Yin1, Yuqing Dai1, Bianzheng You1, Huajun Guo1, Zhixing Wang1, Guochun Yan1, Yong Liu2, Jiexi Wang1,2( )
School of Metallurgy and Environment & College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
State Key Laboratory for Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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Porous graphitic carbon nanorings (PGCNs) are proposed by smart catalytic graphitization of nano-sized graphene quantum dots (GQDs). The as-prepared PGCNs show unique ring-like morphology with diameter around 10 nm, and demonstrate extraordinary mesoporous structure, controllable graphitization degree and highly defective nature. The mechanism from GQDs to PGCNs is proven to be a dissolution-precipitation process, undergoing the procedure of amorphous carbon, intermediate phase, graphitic carbon nanorings and graphitic carbon nanosheets. Further, the relationship between particles size of GQDs precursor and graphitization degree of PGCNs products is revealed. The unique microstructure implies PGCNs a broad prospect for energy storage application. When applied as negative electrode materials in dual-carbon lithium-ion capacitors, high energy density (77.6 Wh·kg-1) and super long lifespan (89.5% retention after 40,000 cycles at 5.0 A·g-1) are obtained. The energy density still maintains at 24.5 Wh·kg-1 even at the power density of 14.1 kW·kg-1, demonstrating excellent rate capability. The distinct microstructure of PGCNs together with the strategy for catalytic conversion from nanocarbon precursors to carbon nanorings opens a new window for carbon materials in electrochemical energy storage.

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graphene quantum dotscarbon nanoringscatalytic graphitizationdefectslithium ion capacitors

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Nano Research
Volume 13 Issue 11,
November 2020
Pages 2909-2916
DOI: 10.1007/s12274-020-2811-z
Cite this article:
Li G, Yin Z, Dai Y, et al. Graphitic nanorings for super-long lifespan lithium-ion capacitors. Nano Research, 2020, 13(11): 2909-2916. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-020-2811-z
Topics:
Amorphous carbon Energy storageGraphene quantum dotsGraphiteGraphitizationLithiumMicrostructureMorphologyNanoringsNanostructured materialsPorous materialsSemiconductor quantum dots

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Received: 26 February 2020
Revised: 01 April 2020
Accepted: 14 April 2020
Published: 19 May 2020
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