Conversion-type anodes with multielectron reactions are beneficial for achieving a high capacity in sodium-ion batteries. Enhancing the electron/ion conductivity and structural stability are two key challenges in the development of high-performance sodium storage. Herein, a novel multidimensionally assembled nanoarchitecture is presented, which consists of V2 O3 nanoparticles embedded in amorphous carbon nanotubes that are then coassembled within a reduced graphene oxide (rGO) network, this materials is denoted V2 O3 ⊂C-NTs⊂rGO. The selective insertion and multiphase conversion mechanism of V2 O3 in sodium-ion storage is systematically demonstrated for the first time. Importantly, the naturally integrated advantages of each subunit synergistically provide a robust structure and rapid electron/ion transport, as confirmed by in situ and ex situ transmission electron microscopy experiments and kinetic analysis. Benefiting from the synergistic effects, the V2 O3 ⊂C-NTs⊂rGO anode delivers an ultralong cycle life (72.3% at 5 A g-1 after 15 000 cycles) and an ultrahigh rate capability (165 mAh g-1 at 20 A g-1 , ≈30 s per charge/discharge). The synergistic design of the multidimensionally assembled nanoarchitecture produces superior advantages in energy storage.
Keywords: V2O3; high rate; multidimensional nanostructures; sodium-ion batteries; synergistic effects; ultralong cycle life.
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