Rapid hydrothermal synthesis of Li 3 VO 4 with different favored facets

Here, we demonstrate a new, rapid, and flexible hydrothermal method using the V 2 O 5 and LiOH as the precursors to synthesize Li 3 VO 4 . The ratios of precursor of V 2 O 5 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 Li 3 VO 4 . The electrical performance of the Li 3 VO 4 has also been systematically investigated. The thus-synthesized Li 3 VO 4 exhibits significantly improved rate capability and cycling life compared with commercial graphite, synthesized Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 , and previously reported results on Li 3 VO 4 .