Uniform Nickel Vanadate (Ni3V2O8) Nanowire Arrays Organized by Ultrathin Nanosheets with Enhanced Lithium Storage Properties

作者:Wang, Chang; Fang, Dong*; Wang, Hong'en; Cao, Yunhe; Xu, Weilin; Liu, Xiaoqing; Luo, Zhiping; Li, Guangzhong; Jiang, Ming; Xiong, Chuanxi
来源:Scientific Reports, 2016, 6(1): 20826.
DOI:10.1038/srep20826

摘要

Development of three-dimensional nano-architectures on current collectors has emerged as an effective strategy for enhancing rate capability and cycling stability of the electrodes. Herein, a novel type of Ni3V2O8 nanowires, organized by ultrathin hierarchical nanosheets (less than 5 nm) on Ti foil, has been obtained by a two-step hydrothermal synthesis method. Studies on structural and thermal properties of the as-prepared Ni3V2O8 nanowire arrays are carried out and their morphology has changed obviously in the following heat treatment at 300 and 500 degrees C. As an electrode material for lithium ion batteries, the unique configuration of Ni3V2O8 nanowires presents enhanced capacitance, satisfying rate capability and good cycling stability. The reversible capacity of the as-prepared Ni3V2O8 nanowire arrays reaches 969.72 mAh.g(-1) with a coulombic efficiency over 99% at 500 mA.g(-1) after 500 cycles.