Synthesis of a Ni- BCA/CF hybrid composite for high-performance lithium-ion battery anode

Abstract

The growing need for high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has sparked research into novel anode materials, leading to the development of a hybrid composite material with improved electrochemical performance. This study presents a novel composite material consisting of nickel (Ni) and benzene-1, 4-dicarboxylic acid (BCA) incorporated into carbon fibers (CF), focusing on enhancing synergistic interactions. The intricate manufacturing process enables an even distribution of Ni-BCA nanoparticles on the CF substrate. SEM, XRD, and FTIR are used for evaluating structural and morphological characteristics. The interconnected network of nickel-borate coated aluminum nanoplates enables consistent charge distribution, leading to improved electrochemical performance. An electrochemical study of Ni-BCA/CF as a sole electrode material indicates a significant specific capacitance of 784 mAh g-1 with a current density of 0.1 A.g⁻¹. Trasatti investigation, using cyclic voltammetry to examine charge distribution, showed that including CF enhances the charge storage capacity of the hybrid composite. The findings unveil a distinctive hybrid composite for high-performance LIBs and provide crucial insights for designing and synthesizing improved anode materials to address current energy storage challenges.