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An Improved Method for Synthesizing LiV 3 O 8 Nanorods
Author(s) -
Sun Junli,
Zhao Min
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
chinese journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.28
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1614-7065
pISSN - 1001-604X
DOI - 10.1002/cjoc.201100399
Subject(s) - nanorod , electrochemistry , chemistry , hydrothermal circulation , lithium (medication) , cathode , chemical engineering , hydrothermal synthesis , nanotechnology , characterization (materials science) , electrode , materials science , medicine , endocrinology , engineering
This paper reports on the synthesis, characterization and electrochemical performance of LiV 3 O 8 nanorods which were prepared through a very facile hydrothermal route. The diameters of the LiV 3 O 8 nanorods are about 150 nm. The morphology of LiV 3 O 8 can be controlled by adjusting the reaction conditions such as the reaction time and temperature. Electrochemical measurements reveal that the as‐prepared LiV 3 O 8 nanorods display high initial discharge capacities (292.5 mA·hg −1 ) and excellent cyclability. This result indicates that the nanorods are a promising cathode candidate material for lithium batteries.