Cobalt phosphide (Co2P) encapsulated in nitrogen-rich hollow carbon nanocages with fast rate potassium ion storage

Abstract

We synthesized Co₂P nanoparticle encapsulated N-doped carbon nanocages through one-step carbonization–phosphidation of ZIF-67. As potassium ion battery (KIB, PIB) anodes, the Co₂P@NCCs display state-of-the-art electrochemical performance, including the most favorable fast charge characteristics reported. The single-nanometer thick carbon cage yields rapid solid-state K-ion diffusion and prevents aggregation/pulverization of 40 nm cobalt phosphide.