Self-sacrifice template construction of conductive Cu3(HHTP)2 nanowhisker arrays@copper foam toward robust lithium storage

Abstract

Nanowhisker-like Cu3(HHTP)2 composed neat arrays grown on copper foam is rationally designed and prepared using Cu(OH)2 nanowire arrays as a self-sacrifice template. Benefiting from good conductivity of Cu3(HHTP)2 and ordered array structure, the optimized Cu3(HHTP)2@CF-3 electrode exhibits high area capacity, good rate performance and cyclic stability.