Preparation of Nickel Sulfide/Carbon Composite Materials and Their Sodium Storage Performance

doi:10.16552/j.cnki.issn1001-1625.2025.0345

Abstract

Abstract: The electrochemical performance of nickel sulfide composite materials were systematically investigated as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). To address the challenges of volume expansion and poor cycle stability in nickel sulfide materials in practial applications, nickel sulfide particles were treated by high energy ball mill method, and carbon-coated nickel sulfide (Ni₃S₂/BM/C) composites were prepared. Ni₃S₂/BM/C composite materials exhibit reversible capacity of 378.7 mAh·g^-1 after 100 cycles at a current density of 200 mA·g^-1. This performance is significantly higher than that of commercial Ni₃S₂ (163.4 mAh·g^-1). The excellent electrochemical performance of Ni₃S₂/BM/C composite materials originate from their unique structural advantages: the nanoscale particle size effectively alleviates volume expansion during charge/discharge cycles, while the uniform carbon-coating enhances electrical conductivity and plays a crucial role in long-term cycling stability. This study not only presents a promising strategy for the implementing of nickel sulfide composites in SIBs, but also provides reference for developing advanced SIBs negative electrode materials.

Key words: nickel sulfide, sodium ion battery, negative electrode material, carbon-coating, high energy ball mill, electrochemical performance

CLC Number:

TM912

MENG Xudong, WANG Siyan, QUAN Bo, JIN Aihua. Preparation of Nickel Sulfide/Carbon Composite Materials and Their Sodium Storage Performance[J]. BULLETIN OF THE CHINESE CERAMIC SOCIETY, 2025, 44(10): 3864-3872.

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