Preparation of polypyrrole-coated Bi2O3@CMK-3 nanocomposite for electrochemical lithium storage

Polypyrrole-coated Bi 2 O 3 @CMK-3 nanocomposite is prepared by nanocasting technique and chemical polymerization method. Bi 2 O 3 nanoparticles are dispersed into CMK-3 matrix, and polypyrrole is coated onto the surface of Bi 2 O 3 @CMK-3. Polypyrrole-coated Bi 2 O 3 @CMK-3 nanocomposite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries has an outstanding power capability (321   mAh   g −1 at a current rate of 6   A   g −1 ) and a significantly improved cycling ability (380   mAh   g −1 after 1000 cycles at a current rate of 5   A   g −1 ). The greatly enhanced electrochemical performance of polypyrrole-coated Bi 2 O 3 @CMK-3 nanocomposite is associated with the synergistic effect of highly conductive CMK-3, polypyrrole layer and Bi 2 O 3 nanoparticles. Such a configuration inhibits the aggregation of Bi 2 O 3 nanoparticles and preserves the structure integrity of electrode material, in addition to highly improving the electrical conductivity and maintaining the stable structure of solid electrolyte interface film.