In situ synthesis of LiV3O8 nanorods on graphene as high rate-performance cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries

Abstract

We developed a facile two-step hydrothermal procedure to prepare hybrid materials of LiV3O8 nanorods on graphene sheets. The special structure endows them with the high-rate transportation of electrolyte ions and electrons throughout the electrode matrix, resulting in remarkable electrochemical performance when they were used as cathodes in rechargeable lithium batteries.