A simple and direct method for synthesis of vanadium oxide ribbon-like manobelts

A low-cost, a high-yielding of vanadium oxide nanobelts 2 was simply synthesized by hydrothermal treatment of our (NH₄)₂V₃O₈, 1, with deionized water at 200 °C for 3 days. The SEM observations show that ribbon-like nanobelts are about 150–300 nm wide and thousands of nanometers long. The XRD pattern reveals a set of the paper form reflections, characteristic of (001) reflections for layered phases. Based on FT-IR results and the EDX spectra, the chemical formula of the as-obtained ribbon-like could be described as V_xO_y.nH₂O with a mixed valence V(V) and V(IV).     

One‐Dimensional V2O5@Polyaniline Core/Shell Nanobelts Synthesized by an In situ Polymerization Method

Uniform one‐dimensional V₂O₅@polyaniline core/shell nanobelts have been fabricated by a simple in‐situ polymerization method in the absence of any surfactant and additional initiator. The influences of pH and additional initiator on the morphology of the resulting products are investigated. The pH value is important for the formation of V₂O₅@polyaniline core/shell nanobelts, which preserve the original morphology of V₂O₅ nanobelts. With a decrease in the pH value to 0 the original morphology of the V₂O₅ nanobelts is destroyed. When ammonium peroxydisulfate is used, some separated polyaniline nanofibers are formed. The formation of the V₂O₅@polyaniline core/shell nanobelts can be related to the in‐situ polymerization of aniline monomer by etching V₂O₅ nanobelts. The electrochemical lithium intercalation/deintercalation of V₂O₅@polyaniline core/shell nanobelts is investigated by cyclic voltammograms.

     

High-performance (NH4)2V6O16·0.9H2O nanobelts modified with reduced graphene oxide for aqueous zinc ion batteries

Ammonium vanadate has been considered as a competitive high-performance cathode material for aqueous Zn-ion batteries. However, it still suffers from insufficient rate capability and poor cyclability due to the low electronic conductivity. Herein, (NH₄)₂V₆O₁₆·0.9H₂O nanobelts with reduced graphene oxide (RGO) modification are synthesized by one-step hydrothermal reaction. Benefiting from the addition of RGO, an excellent electrochemical performance of (NH₄)₂V₆O₁₆·0.9H₂O@RGO nanobelts can be obtained. The (NH₄)₂V₆O₁₆·0.9H₂O@RGO displays a high-rate capacity and a high energy density of 386 Wh/kg at 72 W/kg. In particular, after 1000 cycles at 5 A/g, the capacity remains at 322 mAh/g with 92.8% capacity retention. In addition, the key reaction mechanisms of reversible Zn²⁺insertion/extraction in (NH₄)₂V₆O₁₆·0.9H₂O@RGO are clarified.     

Synthesis of Co3O4 nanostructures using a solvothermal approach

The controlled synthesis of Co₃O₄ nanostructures with morphologies of micro-spheres, nanobelts, and nanoplates was successfully achieved by a simple solvothermal method. Various comparison experiments showed that several experimental parameters, such as the reaction temperature and the concentration of NH₃·H₂O, play important roles in the morphological control of Co₃O₄ nanostructures. A lower temperature and a lower concentration of NH₃·H₂O favor spherical products with a diameter of 1–1.5 μm, whereas a higher temperature and a higher concentration of NH₃·H₂O generally lead to the formation of nanobelts with a width of 20–150 nm. In addition, Co₃O₄ hexagonal nanoplates with an edge length of about 200–300 nm are also obtained by adding surfactant CTAB. A rational mechanism is proposed for the selective formation of various morphologies. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), selected-area electron diffraction (SAED), and field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) were used to characterize the products.     

Palladium(II) Immobilized Onto the Glucose Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticle as a New and Efficient Catalyst for the One‐pot Synthesis of Benzoxazoles

Palladium(II) have been immobilized into the nano magnetic Fe₃O₄ which was functionalized with glucose in order to achieve a one‐pot synthesis of 2‐substituted benzoxazole derivatives with high yields in the diverse range of organic solvents. The nano catalyst is highly dispersive in polar solvents and can be easily recovered and reused for 6 runs without significant loss of its activity. Finally, the catalyst was fully characterized by FT‐IR, TGA, CHN, SEM, EDX and atomic absorption spectroscopy.     

Electrospun V2O5 Nanostructures with Controllable Morphology as High‐Performance Cathode Materials for Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Porous V₂O₅ nanotubes, hierarchical V₂O₅ nanofibers, and single‐crystalline V₂O₅ nanobelts were controllably synthesized by using a simple electrospinning technique and subsequent annealing. The mechanism for the formation of these controllable structures was investigated. When tested as the cathode materials in lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs), the as‐formed V₂O₅ nanostructures exhibited a highly reversible capacity, excellent cycling performance, and good rate capacity. In particular, the porous V₂O₅ nanotubes provided short distances for Li⁺‐ion diffusion and large electrode–electrolyte contact areas for high Li⁺‐ion flux across the interface; Moreover, these nanotubes delivered a high power density of 40.2 kW kg^?1 whilst the energy density remained as high as 201 W h kg^?1, which, as one of the highest values measured on V₂O₅‐based cathode materials, could bridge the performance gap between batteries and supercapacitors. Moreover, to the best of our knowledge, this is the first preparation of single‐crystalline V₂O₅ nanobelts by using electrospinning techniques. Interestingly, the beneficial crystal orientation provided improved cycling stability for lithium intercalation. These results demonstrate that further improvement or optimization of electrochemical performance in transition‐metal‐oxide‐based electrode materials could be realized by the design of 1D nanostructures with unique morphologies.     

Facile preparation and electrochemical properties of large-scale Li<Subscript>1+<Emphasis Type="Italic">x</Emphasis></Subscript>V<Subscript>3</Subscript>O<Subscript>8</Subscript> nanobelts

Large-scale Li_1+x V₃O₈ nanobelts were successfully fabricated using filter paper as deposition substrate through a simple surface sol–gel method. The nanobelts were as long as tens of micrometers with widths of 0.4–1.0 μm and thickness of 50–100 nm. The nanobelts were characterized by X-ray diffration (XRD), Fourier infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The formation mechanism of the nanobelts was investigated, showing that the morphology of the nanobelts is mainly determined by the calcination temperature. Electrochemical properties of the Li_1+x V₃O₈ nanobelts were characterized by charge–discharge experiments, and the results demonstrate that the Li_1+x V₃O₈ nanobelts exhibit a high discharge capacity (278 mAh g⁻¹) and excellent cycling stability.     

Hydrothermal Synthesis of Na0.28V2O5 Nanobelts and their Electrochemical Behavior in Lithium Batteries

A simple low temperature hydrothermal method was found to yield Na_0.28V₂O₅ nanobelts after two days at 130 °C in acidic medium (H₂SO₄) without using any surfactant. The obtained products were characterized by X‐ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT‐IR), and Raman spectroscopy. Their morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Additionally, their electrochemical behavior in a lithium battery was investigated. The XRD pattern shows that the product is composed of monoclinic Na_0.28V₂O₅ nanobelts. From the FTIR spectrum, the band centered at 961 cm^–1 is assigned to V=O stretching vibration, which is sensitive to intercalation and suggests that Na⁺ ions are inserted between the vanadium oxide layers. SEM/TEM analyses reveal that the products consist of a large quantity of nanobelts which have a thickness of 60–150 nm and a length of several tens of micrometers. The electrochemical results show that the nanobelts exhibit an initial discharge specific capacity of 390 mAh · g^–1, and its stabilized capacity still remained around 200 mAh · g^–1 after the 18th cycle.     

Nafion-lnduced Metal-Metal Interactions in a Platinum（Ⅱ） Terpyridyl Acetylide Complex： a Luminescent Sensor for Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds

The platinum(Ⅱ) terpyridyl acetylide complex [Pt(terpy)(C≡CR)]ClO4 (terpy=2,2‘ : 6‘2“-terpyridine, R=CH2CH2CH3) (1) was incorporated into Nation membranes. At high loading the dry membranes exhibit intense photoluminescence with λmax at 707 nm from the ^3MMLCT state, which was not observed in fluid solution. Upon exposure to the vapor of polar volatile organic compounds (VOC), this photoluminescence was significantly red-shifed. This process was fully reversible when the VOC-incorporated membrane was dried in air. The dramatic and reversible changes in the emission spectra made the Nation-supported complex as an interesting sensor candidate for polar VOC.     

Facile synthesis of V<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>5</Subscript>/TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> core–shell nanobelts

We report a facile chemical approach for the synthesis of one-dimensional V₂O₅/TiO₂ core–shell nanobelts. The coated V₂O₅ nanobelts are synthesized by a hydrothermal method which is feasible for large-scale production. V₂O₅ nanobelts coated with a thin layer of TiO₂ sol are formed before sintering, and after sintering one-dimensional V₂O₅/TiO₂ core–shell nanobelts, composed of single-crystalline V₂O₅ nanobelts cores uniformly coated with anatase TiO₂ nanoparticle shells are obtained. The influences of the synthetic parameters, such as sintering temperature and titanium/vanadium mole ratios, on the morphology of the resulting products are investigated. Interestingly, the shape of single-crystalline of V₂O₅ nanobelts is totally preserved after sintering; the morphology can be readily controlled to be smooth or rough by altering the sintering temperature of the shells and titanium/vanadium mole ratio.     

Electrospun Li3V2(PO4)3 Nanobelts: Synthesis and Electrochemical Properties as Cathode Materials of Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Novel Li₃V₂ (PO₄)₃ nanobelts, which was confirmed by the peaks of X‐ray diffraction, were prepared by a facile and environmentally friendly electrospinning method. A distinct nanobelt structure, with an average width of 2.5 µm and a thickness of 200 nm, is observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), while the specific surface area of 140.8 m²/g is estimated by a specific surface area analyzer. Moreover, the unique Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ nanobelts exhibited a specific discharge capacity of 155.6 mAh/g at 0.2 C rate when they were used as cathode material in lithium‐ion batteries, on testing from 3.0 to 4.8 V. Remarkably, the batteries containing Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ nanobelts displayed excellent cycling performance, with only a 0.02% fading rate per cycle after 50 cycles in the range 30–4.3 V. These outstanding electrochemical performances could be ascribed to the particular morphology, large surface area, homogeneous particle size distribution, and the one‐dimensional microstructure of Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ nanobelts.     

Room‐Temperature and Aqueous‐Phase Synthesis of Plasmonic Molybdenum Oxide Nanoparticles for Visible‐Light‐Enhanced Hydrogen Generation

A straightforward aqueous synthesis of MoO_3?x nanoparticles at room temperature was developed by using (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄?4 H₂O and MoCl₅ as precursors in the absence of reductants, inert gas, and organic solvents. SEM and TEM images indicate the as‐prepared products are nanoparticles with diameters of 90–180 nm. The diffuse reflectance UV‐visible‐near‐IR spectra of the samples indicate localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) properties generated by the introduction of oxygen vacancies. Owing to its strong plasmonic absorption in the visible‐light and near‐infrared region, such nanostructures exhibit an enhancement of activity toward visible‐light catalytic hydrogen generation. MoO_3?x nanoparticles synthesized with a molar ratio of Mo^VI/Mo^V 1:1 show the highest yield of H₂ evolution. The cycling catalytic performance has been investigated to indicate the structural and chemical stability of the as‐prepared plasmonic MoO_3?x nanoparticles, which reveals its potential application in visible‐light catalytic hydrogen production.     

Selected-control hydrothermal synthesis and formation mechanism of 1D ammonium vanadate

Selective-controlled structure and shape of ammonium vanadate nanocrystals were successfully synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method without the presence of catalysts or templates. It was found that tuning the pH of the growth solution was a crucial step for the control of the phase-compositional, structure and morphology transformation. The final products were NH₄V₄O₁₀ nanobelts, (NH₄)₂V₆O₁₆·1.5H₂O nanowires, and (NH₄)₆V₁₀O₂₈·6H₂O nanobundles, respectively, when the pH of the growth solution varied from 2.5 to 1.5, then to 0.5. The hydrogen bonding interaction and the surface free energies were responsible for the formation of the ammonium vanadates with the different structure and morphology. The conductivity measurements showed the one-dimensional (1D) ammonium vanadates were semiconductors at room temperature. The conductivity of 1D ammonium vanadates varied from 1.95×10⁻⁴ to 2.45×10⁻³ S cm⁻¹ due to the different structures.     

Synthesis and formation mechanism of TiO2/Al2O3 nanobelts by electrospinning

Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP)/[Ti(SO₄)₂ + Al(NO₃)₃] composite nanobelts were prepared via electrospinning technology, and TiO₂/Al₂O₃ nanobelts were fabricated by calcination of the prepared composite nanobelts. The samples were characterized by thermogravimetric-differential thermal analysis (TG-DTA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). XRD results show that the composite nanobelts were amorphous in structure, and pure phase TiO₂/Al₂O₃ nanobelts were obtained by calcination of the relevant composite nanobelts at 950°C for 8 h. SEM analysis indicates that the surface of as-prepared composite nanobelts was smooth, the widths of the composite fibers were in narrow range, and the mean width was ca. 8.9 ± 2.1 μm, thickness was about 255 nm, and there is no cross-linking among nanobelts. The width of TiO₂/Al₂O₃ nanobelts was ca. 1.3 ± 0.1 μm and the thickness was about 105 nm. TG-DTA analysis reveals that the N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), organic compounds and inorganic salts in the composite nanobelts were decomposed and volatilized totally, and the weight of the sample kept constant when sintering temperature was above 900°C, and the total weight loss percentage was 81%. FTIR analysis manifests that crystalline TiO₂/Al₂O₃ nanobelts were formed at 950°C. The possible formation mechanism of the TiO₂/Al₂O₃ nanobelts was preliminarily discussed.     

Synthesis and Structure of a Novel Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Polyoxovanadate, [Ni（bpp）2]2（V4O12） （bpp= 1,3-bi-4-pyridylpropane）

A novel organic-inorganic hybrid polyoxovanadate, [Ni（bpp）2]2（V4O12） （bpp= 1,3-bi-4-pyridylpropane）, was hydrothermally synthesized from a mix.ture of NiCl2＊6H2O, NH4VO3, bpp, EtOH and H2O. The crystal structure consists of ∞^2[Ni（bpp）2]^2＋, two-dimensional networks interpenetrating perpendicularly with each other, and （V4O12）^4-, cyclic tetranuclear clusters linking the ∞^2[Ni（bpp）2]^2＋ networks to form a three-dimensional coordination framework. The crystal belongs to tetragonal space group I41/a with unit cell parameters, a= 2.14705 nm, c= 1.29293 nm. UV-Vis-NIR reflectance spectroscopy study revealed insulator nature for the crystal with an optical energy gap of 2.70 eV.     

SnO2 Quantum Dots Distributed along V2O5 Nanobelts for Utilization as a High-Capacity Storage Hybrid Material in Li-Ion Batteries

In this study, the facile synthesis of SnO₂ quantum dot (QD)-garnished V₂O₅ nanobelts exhibiting significantly enhanced reversible capacity and outstanding cyclic stability for Li⁺ storage was achieved. Electrochemical impedance analysis revealed strong charge transfer kinetics related to that of V₂O₅ nanobelts. The SnO₂ QD-garnished V₂O₅ nanobelts exhibited the highest discharge capacity of ca. 760 mAhg⁻¹ at a density of 441 mAg⁻¹ between the voltage ranges of 0.0 to 3.0 V, while the pristine V₂O₅ nanobelts samples recorded a discharge capacity of ca. 403 mAhg⁻¹. The high capacity of QD-garnished nanobelts was achieved as an outcome of their huge surface area of 50.49 m²g⁻¹ and improved electronic conductivity. Therefore, the as-presented SnO₂ QD-garnished V₂O₅ nanobelts synthesis strategy could produce an ideal material for application in high-performance Li-ion batteries.     

CuSO4/H2O2‐Induced Rapid Deposition of Polydopamine Coatings with High Uniformity and Enhanced Stability

Mussel‐inspired polydopamine (PDA) deposition offers a promising route to fabricate multifunctional coatings for various materials. However, PDA deposition is generally a time‐consuming process, and PDA coatings are unstable in acidic and alkaline media, as well as in polar organic solvents. We report a strategy to realize the rapid deposition of PDA by using CuSO₄/H₂O₂ as a trigger. Compared to the conventional processes, our strategy shows the fastest deposition rate reported to date, and the PDA coatings exhibit high uniformity and enhanced stability. Furthermore, the PDA‐coated porous membranes have excellent hydrophilicity, anti‐oxidant properties, and antibacterial performance. This work demonstrates a useful method for the environmentally friendly, cost‐effective, and time‐saving fabrication of PDA coatings.     

Solubility and stability of (NH<Subscript>4</Subscript>)<Subscript>2</Subscript>SO<Subscript>4</Subscript>·H<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>2</Subscript> in organic and aqueous-organic media

Solubility and stability of (NH₄)₂SO₄·H₂O₂ in organic solvents (glycerol, ethylene glycol, TOSOL-A40 OM antifreeze), in mixtures of an organic solvent and water, and in pure water was studied. Crystallographic properties of the ammonium sulfate precipitating from aqueous-organic solvents and aqueous solutions in various time intervals and differing from ordinary (NH₄)₂SO₄ in solubility and one of crystallographic parameters were analyzed.     

(NH4)2V7O16 Microbricks as a Novel Anode for Aqueous Lithium-Ion Battery with Good Cyclability

Searching for novel anode materials to address the issues of poor cycle stability in the aqueous lithium-ion battery system is highly desirable. In this work, ammonium vanadium bronze (NH₄)₂V₇O₁₆ with brick-like morphology has been investigated as an anode material for aqueous lithium-ion batteries and Li⁺/Na⁺ hybrid ion batteries. The two novel full cell systems (NH₄)₂V₇O₁₆||Li₂SO₄||LiMn₂O₄ and (NH₄)₂V₇O₁₆||Na₂SO₄||LiMn₂O₄ both demonstrate good rate capability and excellent cycling performance. A capacity retention of 78.61 % after 500 cycles at 300 mA g⁻¹ was demonstrated in the (NH₄)₂V₇O₁₆||Li₂SO₄||LiMn₂O₄ system, whereas no capacity attenuation is observed in the (NH₄)₂V₇O₁₆||Na₂SO₄||LiMn₂O₄ system. The reaction mechanisms of the (NH₄)₂V₇O₁₆ electrode and impedance variation of the two full cells were also researched. The excellent cycling stability suggests that layered (NH₄)₂V₇O₁₆ can be a promising anode material for aqueous rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.     

Ethylene glycol-regulated ammonium vanadate with stable layered structure and favorable interplanar spacing as high-performance cathode for aqueous zinc ion batteries

Ammonium vanadate compounds featuring large capacity, superior rate capability and light weight are regarded as promising cathode materials for aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs). However, the controllable synthesis of desired ammonium vanadates remains a challenge. Herein, various ammonium vanadate compounds were successfully prepared by taking advantage of ethylene glycol (EG) regulated polyol-reduction strategy and solvent effect via hydrothermal reaction. The morphology and crystalline phase of resultant products show an evolution from dendritic (NH₄)₂V₆O₁₆ to rod-like NH₄V₄O₁₀ and finally to lamellar (NH₄)₂V₄O₉ as increasing the amount of EG. Specifically, the NH₄V₄O₁₀ product exhibits a high initial capacity of 427.5 mAh/g at 0.1 A/g and stable cycling with a capacity retention of 90.4% after 5000 cycles at 10 A/g. The relatively excellent electrochemical performances of NH₄V₄O₁₀ can be ascribed to the stable open-framework layered structure, favorable (001) interplanar spacing, and peculiar rod-like morphology, which are beneficial to the highly reversible Zn²⁺ storage behaviors. This work offers a unique way for the rational design of high-performance cathode materials for AZIBs.