Abstract
Li3V2(PO4)3/C nanoparticles are prepared by spray pyrolysis. Particles formed from spray solutions containing citric acid and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) as chelating agents are large and hollow with thin walls. Theoptimumconcentrations of citric acid andEDTAare each 0.1 M. Powders subsequently treated at 700 °C under a reducing atmosphere have particles of single phase, monoclinic Li 3V2(PO4)3. The Li3V 2(PO4)3/C powders contains 14.9 wt% carbon. The hollow structures are easily pulverized into nanoparticles by simple milling process. However, Li3V2(PO4)3 powder formed from spray solution without chelating agent has larger, aggregated structures. Both powders' charge curves show four plateaus at ca. 3.62, 3.70, 4.08 and 4.55 V. The initial discharge capacities of the Li3V 2(PO4)3/C powders at constant current densities of 0.1, 1 and 3 C were 147, 122 and 86mAhg-1, respectively. The capacity retention of the Li3V2(PO4) 3/C nanoparticles at a high current density of 1 C after 100th cycle was 78%.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 292-296 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Materials Chemistry and Physics |
Volume | 131 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Dec 15 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Chemical synthesis
- Composite materials
- Electrochemical properties
- Nanostructures
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics