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Synthesis and electrochemical investigation of radial ZnO microparticles as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

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ZnO microparticles with radial morphology are synthesized by hydrothermal method using polystyrene spheres as templates. The obtained ZnO microparticles have a size of 5–10 μm, which are assembled by lots of ZnO nanoparticles of ~10 nm. According to the starting materials used and characterization results observed, the formation process for the growth of the radial-like architecture is proposed. Electrochemical measurements indicate the good cycling performance and rate capability of the material for reversible lithium storage. The good electrochemical performance can be ascribed to the unique structure of the material, which can not only shorten the diffusion length for electrons and lithium ions but also provide a large specific surface area for lithium storage.

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This work was supported by the financial supports of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 21301140 and 21061130551), and the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province (Nos. 2013JQ2004 and 2013JM2009).

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  1. National Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Technology and Functional Materials (Culture Base), National Photoelectric Technology and Functional Materials and Application International Cooperation Base, Institute of Photonics and Photon Technology, Northwest University, Xi’an, 710069, China

    Guanghui Yuan, Gang Wang & Jintao Bai

  2. Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Ankang University, Shaanxi, Ankang, 725000, China

    Guanghui Yuan

  3. Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule Chemistry (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi’an, 710069, China

    Hui Wang

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Yuan, G., Wang, G., Wang, H. et al. Synthesis and electrochemical investigation of radial ZnO microparticles as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Ionics 21, 365–371 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-014-1188-y

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