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Facile Synthesis of Chevrel Phase Nanocubes and their Applications for Multivalent Energy Storage

Journal Article · · Chemistry of Materials, 26(17):4904-4907
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cm502306c· OSTI ID:1170455

The Chevrel phases (CPs, MxMo6T8, M=metal, T=S or Se) are capable of rapid and reversible intercalation of multivalent ions and are the most practical cathode materials for rechargeable magnesium batteries. For the first time, we report a facile method for synthesizing Mo6S8 nanoparticles and demonstrate that these nanoparticles have significantly better Mg2+ intercalation kinetics compared with microparticles. The results described in this work could inspire the synthesis of nanoscale CPs, which could substantially impact their application.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US), Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1170455
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-101661; 48065
Journal Information:
Chemistry of Materials, 26(17):4904-4907, Journal Name: Chemistry of Materials, 26(17):4904-4907
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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