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Enhancement of the electrochemical performance of hydrothermally prepared anatase nanoparticles for optimal use as high capacity anode materials in lithium ion batteries (LIBs)

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Mesoporous TiO2 nanoparticles have been synthesized via facile hydrolytic hydrothermal technique without incorporation any template. The precious metallic nanoparticles; Ag, Pt and Pd have been embedded between the anatase particles using in situ reduction step. The structural properties of the as-synthesized samples were investigated by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopic and N2 adsorption–desorption isotherm (S BET). The electrochemical studies for the as-prepared anode materials including, cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy indicated a significant improvement in the electronic conductivity of the lithium-TiO2 cells. Therefore, the charge–discharge rates were noticeably promoted as a result of the enhancement of Li–ion diffusion and charge transfer. The cycling results of Pd-TiO2 revealed a marvelous improvement in both charge and discharge capacities by 89.4 and 88 % after 10 cycles at C/5 rate. Generally, all the as-prepared TiO2 nanocomposites showed enhanced specific capacity, cycling stability and rate capability compared to the pure TiO2, providing a promising behavior for use as anodes in lithium ion batteries (LIBs).

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Sanad, M.M.S., Rashad, M.M. & Powers, K. Enhancement of the electrochemical performance of hydrothermally prepared anatase nanoparticles for optimal use as high capacity anode materials in lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Appl. Phys. A 118, 665–674 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-014-8776-6

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