Inducing [001]-orientation in Nb2O5 capsule-nanostructure for promoted Li+ diffusion process

Controlling the growth of (001) lattice plane for orthorhombic niobium pentoxide is an effective method to enhance its electrochemical performance. Herein, the oriented Nb2O5@C nanorods with capsule structure which grows along the perpendicular direction to the (001) lattice plane are successfully fabricated by a hydrothermal method with a later heat treatment process. As an anode for Li-ion batteries, the oriented Nb2O5@C composite delivers an...