Electrochemical properties of Co(OH)2 powders as an anode in an alkaline battery

Yan Yao, Xiangyu Zhao, Liqun Ma, Tienan Qin, Meng Yang, Yi Ding

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Abstract

The structure and electrochemical properties of β-Co(OH)2 powders, synthesized by a chemical precipitation method, were investigated. The results of X-ray diffraction show that a reversible reaction between β-Co(OH)2 and hcp Co occurs. The cycling induces a capacity loss of β-Co(OH)2 electrode, which is probably attributed to the dissolution of β-Co(OH)2 and the subsequent formation of α-Co(OH)2 and CoOOH. The results of electrochemical impedance spectra indicate that the electrochemical discharge process of the as-prepared Co(OH)2 powders consists of three steps, namely the charge-transfer reactions of Co/CoH x and Co/Co(OH)2, and the hydrogen diffusion within Co, depending on the depth of discharge.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3752-3756
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Materials Science
Volume45
Issue number14
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2010

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