Milanova V.Markova I.Piskin M.Stankulov T.Petrov T.Denev I.2024-07-162024-07-162024-07-162024-07-162015-01-011314-79781314-7471SCOPUS_ID:84929078353https://rlib.uctm.edu/handle/123456789/1090Intermetallic Co-Sn nanoparticles have been synthesized through a template borohydride reduction with NaBH<inf>4</inf>, using a carbon-containing support in a mixture of aqueous solutions of the corresponding chloride salts (CoCl<inf>2</inf>.6H<inf>2</inf>O and SnCl<inf>2</inf>.2H<inf>2</inf>O) at mass ratio Co:Sn = 35:65. The ratio is chosen in accordance with the Co-Sn binary system phase diagram. The ``template`` technique involves reductive precipitation of intermetallic nanoparticles on a support. Fluorinated graphite (CF) and graphite/β-cyclodextrin (Dx) hydrate have been used as supports. Subsequently, carbon polymer-based nanocomposites with Co-Sn nanoparticles have been obtained. The content of the polymer in the obtained nanocomposites varies between the samples. The reductive precipitation was carried out at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. Samples were studied by physic-chemical and electrochemical analyses. The morphology, structure, phase composition and surface element content of the prepared nanocomposites have been investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The nanocomposite morphology is typical for the alloy materials. CoSn<inf>2</inf> and CoSn phases are formed according to the Co-Sn binary system phase diagram. The surface element composition has proven the existence of Co and Sn. Electrochemical study of these nanocomposite materials has been carried out by a cycling voltammetry. The samples are assembled in argon filled glove box and are electrochemically tested as electrode materials (anodes) in a Li-ion battery. The charge-discharge tests have shown that these nanocomposite materials, containing a CoSn<inf>2</inf> phase, are characterized by a stable specific capacity after the 20 cycles, better cyclicibility and higher efficiency, as compared to the Co-Sn alloy. Their measured capacity is a reason to be an alternative replacement of the graphite electrodes in Li-ion batteries.enArticle