Pod‐Like Fe7S8@N−C Nanowires for High Performance Sodium Ion Batteries

Abstract One dimensional Fe 7 S 8 @N−C nanocomposite, consisting of Fe 7 S 8 nanoparticles homogeneously embedded in N‐doped carbon nanowires, was synthesized by a facile hydrothermal‐annealing process. As an anode material for sodium‐ion batteries, the electrode exhibited capacities of 481 mA h g −1 after 1000 cycles at 5 A g −1 and 591 mA h g −1 at 200 mA g −1 with a retention ratio of 91 %. The excellent rate performance and cycling stability can be attributed to the synergistic effects of the one‐dimensional N‐doped carbon and ultra‐small Fe 7 S 8 particles, which will improve electrical conductivity and alleviate the volume expansion of the electrode during cycling. This work will afford a great reference for further development of iron sulfides‐based anode materials towards high‐performance sodium‐ion batteries.