Abstract
We report the synthesis of dandelion-like rutile TiO2 (D-TiO2) nanostructures composed of numerous single-crystalline nanorods using a facile wet-chemical route without any templates or surfactants. The effects of the addition of an inorganic salt, i.e., LiCl, during the synthesis on the morphology of the D-TiO2 nanorutile powders are investigated. When applied as an anode for Li-ion batteries, the resultant D-TiO2 nano-structured powders with 1.0 M LiCl exhibited good electrochemical properties that are attributed to the combined effects of the decreased powder aggregation and the enhanced one-dimensional character of each nanorod.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3459-3462 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Ceramics International |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Apr |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dandelion-like
- Li-ion batteries
- LiCl
- Rutile TiO
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry