AgP2/C as an anode for high rate performance lithium-ion batteries

Red phosphorus attracts significant interest for lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity. Nevertheless, its low electronic conductivity and drastic volume change during cycling limit its further applications. In this study, we fabricate a novel AgP2/C nanocomposite by facile ball milling. The nanocomposite anode delivers a high reversible capacity of 785 mA h g−1 at 0.5 A g−1 after 100 cycles and an excellent rate capability...