In order to improve the conductivity of Co3O4, Co3O4/VG/CNT composite microspheres
were
prepared by facile spray drying method and subsequently plasma-enhanced
chemical vapor deposition method. A three-dimensional conductivity
network was constructed by vertical graphenes and CNTs distributed
throughout the microspheres, the transmission of electrons was greatly
promoted, excellent rate performance was realized, and the high average
reversible specific capacity of 526 mA h g–1 was
still retained at 1000 mA g–1. Besides, thanks to
the abundant pores distributed in the whole microspheres, the stress
could be greatly released during the repeated charging/discharging
processes, long cycling stability could be achieved, and the reversible
specific capacity as high as 396 mA h g–1 was retained
after 1000 cycles at 800 mA g–1. The preparation
of Co3O4/VG/CNT composite microspheres can provide
a new idea for high-performance lithium-ion battery anode materials.