A new anode material LiZnVO4: synthesis and electrochemical measurements

LiZnVO₄ particles ware synthesized via solid-state reaction route. It was characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. As anode material for rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the electrochemical performance of the LiZnVO₄ samples was measured. It was found that a large capacity of 330 mAh g^?1 can be retained after 70 cycles. The electrochemical measurements indicate that the anode material made of LiZnVO₄ exhibits excellent cycling stability even at a high current density.