Co(3)V(2)O(8) Nanoparticles Supported on Reduced Graphene Oxide for Efficient Lithium Storage

Co(3)V(2)O(8) (CVO) with high theoretical specific capacity derived from the multiple oxidation states of V and Co is regarded as a potential electrode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Herein, reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-supported ultrafine CVO (rGO@CVO) nanoparticles are successfully prepared via the hydrothermal and subsequent annealing processes. The CVO supported on 2D rGO nanosheets possess excellent structural compatibility for the accommodation of volume variation to maintain the structural integrity of an electrode during the repeated lithiation/delithiation process. On the other hand, the rGO, as a highly-conductive network in the rGO@CVO composite, facilitates rapid charge transfer to ensure fast reaction kinetics. Moreover, the CV kinetic analysis indicates that the capacity of rGO@CVO is mainly dominated by a pseudocapacitive process with favorable rate capability. As a result, the rGO@CVO composite exhibits improved specific capacity (1132 mAh g(−1), 0.1 A g(−1)) and promising rate capability (482 mAh g(−1), 10 A g(−1)).