The graphene-coating porous cobalt oxide fibers (Co 3O 4@G) were synthesized using coordination polymers as precursors through calcination and subsequent self-assembly process. The obtained materials exhibit good electrochemical performances.
Herein, we have designed graphene-coated porous cobalt oxide fibers (Co 3O 4@G) using coordination polymers as precursors through calcination followed by a subsequent self-assembly process. The graphene-coated porous cobalt oxide fiber nanostructures not only provide good conductivity, but also prevent the aggregation and volume change of the Co 3O 4 nanoparticles during lithium storage processes. When serving as anode materials in the lithium-ion batteries, the obtained Co 3O 4@G composites, exhibit remarkable electrochemical performances, including high specific capacity (∼1303.9 mA h g −1 at a current density of 0.2 A g −1), excellent cycling stability (1153 mA h g −1 retention after 80 cycles at a current density of 0.2 A g −1) and high rate capability.