Rapid hydrothermal synthesis of LiVO with different favored facets

Here, we demonstrate a new, rapid, and flexible hydrothermal method using the VO and LiOH as the precursors to synthesize LiVO. The ratios of precursor of VO and LiOH can be changed in a wide range to control different preferred facets and morphologies, and the reason has been discussed from the structure of LiVO. The electrical performance of the LiVO has also been systematically investigated. The thus-synthesized LiVO exhibits significantly improved rate capability and cycling life compared with commercial graphite, synthesized LiTiO, and previously reported results on LiVO.