The Nanometer and micrometer sized samples of FeNbO4 were prepared by sol-gel polymeric precursor and solid state reaction methods. Electrochemical lithium insertion was performed into both samples. Structural changes during… Click to show full abstract
The Nanometer and micrometer sized samples of FeNbO4 were prepared by sol-gel polymeric precursor and solid state reaction methods. Electrochemical lithium insertion was performed into both samples. Structural changes during the lithium insertion were followed by ex-situ XRD. The electrochemical charge discharge curves shows insertion of 0.3 Li is obtained in micrometer sized samples when discharged to 1.0 V and extraction of 0.1 Li is observed during charge. On the other hand, in the nano structured sample, insertion of 3Li/FeNbO4 were observed and during the first discharge, 2.2Li is extracted when charged to 3 V. A reversible capacity of 120 mA h/g is observed after 20 cycles.
               
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