Nanosheet-based Nb12O29 hierarchical microspheres for enhanced lithium storage

Chem Commun (Camb). 2019 Feb 21;55(17):2493-2496. doi: 10.1039/c8cc09924c.

Abstract

Conductive Nb12O29 hierarchical microspheres with nanosheet shells were synthesized based on a hydrothermal process and a high-temperature hydrogen reduction treatment. The obtained materials demonstrated comprehensively good electrochemical properties, including a significant pseudocapacitive contribution, safe operating potential, high reversible capacity, superior initial coulombic efficiency, increased rate capability, and durable cycling stability.