The synthesis and lithium intercalation electrochemistry of VO2(B) ultra-thin nanowires

Graham Armstrong, Jesus Canales, A. Robert Armstrong, Peter G. Bruce

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Abstract

Ultra-thin (<10nm diameter) VO2(B) nanowires have been synthesised, characterised structurally and morphologically and their lithium intercalation electrochemistry investigated. The wires exist in bundles and exhibit significant preferred orientation. They have a capacity to intercalate lithium of 265 mAh g(-1) (Li0.82VO2(B)) at a rate of 10 mA g(-1) compared with thicker wires of 50-100 nm diameter which exhibit a capacity of 200 mAh g(-1) at the same rate. The load curves, structure and morphology remain stable on cycling. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)723-728
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Power Sources
Volume178
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2008

Keywords

  • lithium-ion battery
  • nanowires
  • vanadium oxide
  • cathode materials
  • TIO2-B NANOWIRES
  • NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS
  • NEGATIVE ELECTRODES
  • MISCIBILITY GAP
  • BATTERIES
  • NANORODS
  • TEMPERATURE
  • OXIDES
  • TRANSITION
  • NANOTUBES

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