Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O and Zn3(VO4)2 3D microspheres as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

  • Published:
Journal of Materials Science Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Three-dimensional Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O microspheres have been successfully synthesized by a simple and facile liquid phase precipitation method without using any surfactants or additives. The as-prepared microspheres were constructed by two-dimensional nanosheets, which interconnected with each other through self-assembly. The influences of the aging time, reaction temperature, and pH value on the morphologies of the products were systematically investigated. Moreover, three-dimensional Zn3(VO4)2 microspheres could be formed through calcination of the Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O precursor. The obtained Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O and Zn3(VO4)2 microspheres were further investigated as the anode materials of lithium-ion batteries. Electrochemical measurements showed that the Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O and Zn3(VO4)2 microspheres exhibited high discharge capacity and good cycle stability, indicating potential anode candidates in advanced rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. It should be noted that this is the first report on the Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O and Zn3(VO4)2 three-dimensional microspheres as anode materials in lithium-ion batteries. The present work will greatly expand the range of anode choices and could assist long-term endeavors in developing high capacity anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Wang Y, Cao GZ (2008) Adv Mater 20:2251

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. Wang SQ, Zhang JY, Ding N, Chen CH (2009) Scripta Mater 60:1117

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  3. Chen Y, Liu H, Ye WL (2008) Scripta Mater 59:372

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. Takeuchi KJ, Marschilok AC, Davis SM, Leising RA, Takeuchi ES (2001) Coord Chem Rev 219–221:283

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Sauvage F, Bodenez V, Tarascon J-M, Poeppelmeier KR (2010) J Am Chem Soc 132:677

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Kim S, Ikuta H, Wakihara M (2001) Solid State Ionics 139:57

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  7. Zhang SY, Li WY, Li CS, Chen J (2006) J Phys Chem B 110:24855

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. Hu W, Zhang XB, Cheng YL, Wu YM, Wang LM (2011) Chem Commun 47:5250

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  9. Zhang SY, Ci LJ, Liu HR (2009) J Phys Chem C 113:8624

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. Ma H, Zhang SY, Ji WQ, Tao ZL, Chen J (2008) J Am Chem Soc 130:5361

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  11. Ni SB, Lin SM, Pan QT, Huang K, Yang F, He DY (2009) J Alloy Compd 477:L1

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  12. Shi R, Wang YJ, Zhou F, Zhu YF (2011) J Mater Chem 21:6313

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. Ni SB, Zhou G, Wang XH, Sun XL, Yang F, Liu YQ, He DY (2010) Mater Chem Phys 120:426

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  14. Cao XF, Zhang L, Ma YL, Chen XT, Chin J (2010) Inorg Chem 26:787

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  15. Wang M, Shi YJ, Jiang GQ (2012) Mater Res Bull 47:18

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  16. Zavalij PY, Zhang F, Whittingham MS (1997) Acta Crystallogr C 53:1738

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Zavalij PY, Zhang F, Whittingham MS (2002) Solid State Sci 4:591

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  18. Ni SB, Zhou G, Lin SM, Wang XH, Pan QT, Yang F, He DY (2009) Mater Lett 63:2459

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  19. Ni SB, Wang XH, Zhou G, Yang F, Wang JM, He DY (2010) J Alloy Compd 491:387

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Hoyos DA, Echavarría A, Saldarriaga C (2001) J Mater Sci. doi:10.1007/10920527_716

    Google Scholar 

  21. Xiao LF, Zhao YQ, Yin J, Zhang LZ (2009) Chem Eur J 15:9442

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  22. Zhou GM, Wang DW, Feng Li, Zhang LL, Li N, Wu ZS, Wen L, Lu GQ, Cheng HM (2010) Chem Mater 22:5306

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  23. Laruelle S, Grugeon S, Poizot P, Dolle M, Dupont L, Tarasconz J-M (2002) J Electrochem Soc 149:A627

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  24. Poizot P, Baudrin E, Laruelle S, Dupont L, Touboul M, Tarascon J-M (2000) Solid State Ionics 138:31

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  25. Laruelle S, Poizot P, Baudrin E, Briois V, Touboul M, Tarascon J-M (2001) J Power Sources 97–98:251

    Article  Google Scholar 

  26. Hara D, Shirakawa J, Ikuta H, Uchimoto Y, Wakihara M, Miyanaga T Watanabe I (2003) J Mater Chem 13:897

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgements

This study was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (No. B2010001946).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. College of Chemical Engineering, Shijiazhuang University, Shijiazhuang, 050035, People’s Republic of China

    S. Y. Zhang, X. Xiao, M. Lu & Z. Q. Li

Authors
  1. S. Y. Zhang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. X. Xiao
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. M. Lu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Z. Q. Li
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to S. Y. Zhang.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Zhang, S.Y., Xiao, X., Lu, M. et al. Zn3V2O7(OH)2·2H2O and Zn3(VO4)2 3D microspheres as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. J Mater Sci 48, 3679–3685 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-013-7164-5

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-013-7164-5

Keywords

Search

Navigation