Tag: electrode materials
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Tailoring and Boosting Charge Storage in Li-Ion Batteries with Eu-Doped CuFe2O4 Electrodes
Introduction: The Challenge of Capacity and Conductivity in Li-Ion Anodes As the demand for high-energy, long-life Li-ion batteries (LIBs) grows—driven by electric vehicles, grid storage, and portable electronics—researchers are revisiting alternative electrode materials beyond the conventional graphite anodes. Copper ferrite (CuFe2O4) has attracted attention due to its spinel structure, redox flexibility, and potential for high-rate…
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Tailoring Eu-Doped CuFe2O4 Electrodes to Boost Li-Ion Battery Capacity
Introduction Advancing lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology requires innovative electrode materials that combine high capacity, good rate capability, and long-term stability. Copper ferrite (CuFe2O4) has attracted attention as a potential anode material due to its favorable theoretical capacity and compatibility with high-frequency and high-resistivity considerations. Recent research explores doping copper ferrite with europium (Eu) to tailor…
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Tailoring EuxCu1-xFe2O4 for Boosted Charge Storage in Li-Ion Batteries
Introduction: A new route to higher-capacity Li-ion batteries As demand grows for longer-lasting, faster-charging lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), researchers are exploring tailored electrode materials that can store more lithium ions per unit mass without sacrificing cycle life. A promising avenue involves copper ferrite (CuFe2O4) and its variants, where doping with europium (Eu) forms a family of…