In summary, we synthesized
Co2VO4/Ni and Co2VO4/C with
heterogeneous structures and evaluated their performance as anode materials for
lithium-ion batteries. Using first-principles DFT calculations, we examined the
impact of metallic nickel and non-metallic carbon on the crystal structure,
migration barrier, adsorption energy, and electronic properties of Co2VO4/X
(X = Ni, C). Our results indicated that Co2VO4/Ni
exhibited higher active electron density, leading to enhanced lithium-ion
diffusion and superior rate performance. Conversely, Co2VO4/C
demonstrated superior adsorption performance and greater stability for lithium
ions, resulting in enhanced cycling performance. However, the limited capacity
of carbon materials restricted the overall capacity of Co2VO4/C.
Therefore, the metal heterostructure exhibited a higher reversible capacity.
This study provides fundamental insights into the influence of these
heterostructures on the lithium-ion intercalation mechanism, contributing to
the design and development of improved anode materials for lithium-ion
batteries.