Synthesis and characterization of Cu-Sn 3D anode materials in sodium ion batteries

Battery technologies continue to advance over time, and the materials utilized in them remain the subject of ongoing research. The focus of this investigation lies in the analysis of three-dimensional Cu-Sn electrodes, with the potential to be employed in Na-ion batteries. The primary objective of this research endeavor is to expose the technical details of these electrodes, both prior to and subsequent to undergoing a process of heat treatment. The fabrication of the electrodes required the utilization of electrodeposition techniques, followed by subjecting them to varying parameters of heat treatment, temperature, duration, and environmental conditions. Through the application of this methodology, we were able to meticulously examine the material's characteristics in relation to its mechanical and morphological properties, thereby establishing correlations between these aspects and the electrode's capacity.

Furthermore, this study encompasses the manipulation of diverse variables throughout the processing phase, which are subsequently acquired and analyzed. Thus, a proposed course of action is make known, with the intention of augmenting the electrode's capacity beyond that which is demonstrated by the untreated electrodes following their synthesis.