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Journal Article 
A novel method to synthesize anatase TiO2 nanowires as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries 
Wu, F; Li, X; Wang, Z; Guo, H; Wu, L; Xiong, X; Wang, X 
2011 
Yes 
Journal of Alloys and Compounds
ISSN: 0925-8388 
509 
8 
3711-3715 
WOS:000287570200052 
We demonstrate a simple and novel approach for the synthesis
of a kind of anatase TiO2 nanowires. The method is based on a hydrothermal method under normal
atmosphere without using the complex Teflon-lined autoclave, high concentrations NaOH solution
and long react time. The as-prepared materials are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD),
scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electrochemical measurements. The obtained anatase TiO2
nanowires show excellent performance. There is a potential plateau at 1.77 and 1.88 V in the
process of Li insertion and extraction, and the initial Li insertion/extraction capacities are
283 and 236 mAh g(-1) at the density of 20 mA g(-1). respectively. In the 20th cycle, the
reversible capacities still remain about 216 and 159 mAh g(-1) at the current densities of 20 and
200 mAg(-1), respectively, and the coulombic efficiency is more than 98%, exhibiting excellent
electrochemical performance. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. 
Lithium ion batteries; Anatase; Titanium dioxide; Anode material; Nanowires