One-Dimensional Peptide Nanostructure Templated Growth of Iron Phosphate Nanostructures for Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes

Hepi Hari Susapto, O. Ulas Kudu, Ruslan Garifullin, Eda Yilmaz, Mustafa O. Guler

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Abstract

Template-directed synthesis of nanomaterials can provide benefits such as small crystalline size, high surface area, large surface-to-volume ratio, and structural stability. These properties are important for shorter distance in ion/electron movement and better electrode surface/electrolyte contact for energy storage applications. Here nanostructured FePO4 cathode materials were synthesized by using peptide nanostructures as a template inspired by biomineralization process. The amorphous, high surface area FePO4 nanostructures were utilized as a cathode for lithium-ion batteries. Discharge capacity of 155 mAh/g was achieved at C/20 current rate. The superior properties of biotemplated and nanostructured amorphous FePO4 are shown compared to template-free crystalline FePO4.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)17421-17427
Number of pages7
JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Volume8
Issue number27
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science

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