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Ni xZn1− xFe2O4 ( x=0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1) compounds were prepared by a hydrothermal method and subsequent heat treatment. The physical characteristics of the samples were investigated by field-emission SEM, XRD, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and TEM. The electrochemical properties of Ni xZn1− xFe2O4 ( x=0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1) as anode materials were tested for lithium-ion batteries. The lithium-storage properties of the electrodes were assessed by cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic cycling. Among the five samples, Ni0.25Zn0.75Fe2O4 shows good electrochemical performance with a discharge capacity of 1488 mAh g−1 in the initial cycle and 856 mAh g−1 after 100 cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Flexible and highly conductive single-walled carbon nanotube/polycellulose papers (SWCNT/PPs) were developed as current collectors for lithium-ion batteries by a simple and scalable process. The flexible electrodes based on SWCNT/PP conductors consisted of a unique three-dimensional interwoven structure of electrode materials and cellulose fibers with CNTs and exhibited flexibility, good electrochemical performance and excellent cyclic stability. Full cells using Li4Ti5O12 and LiFePO4 electrodes based on SWCNT/PPs showed a first discharge capacity of 153.5 mA h g−1 with Coulombic efficiencies of 90.6% at 0.1 C and discharge capacity of 102.6 mA h g−1 at high rate (10 C). Full cells based SWCNT/PP conductors showed higher capacities and lower electrochemical interfacial resistance compared to metallic current collectors. Half cells using anatase TiO2 hierarchical spheres based on SWCNT/PP conductors also exhibited outstanding electrochemical performance, verifying the stability of SWCNT/PP conductors to various electrode materials. Our results demonstrated the potential versatility of composite electrodes and conductive SWCNT/PPs for flexible and portable micropower devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]