Large scale preparation of β-AgVO3 nanowires using a novel sonochemical route

A large number of beta-AgVO3 nanowires with diameter of 30-60 nm, and length of 1.5-3 mu m have been successfully synthesized by a simple and facile low-temperature sonochemical route. The morphologies and structures of the nanowires were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (SEM), and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). Cyclic voltammetry and charge-discharge experiments were applied to characterize the electrochemical properties of the nanowires as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. In the initial discharge and charge process, the as-prepared beta-AgVO3 nanowires showed the initial charge and discharge capacities of 69 and 102 (mAh)/g, respectively. It is anticipated that the beta-AgVO3 nanostructures are promising cathode candidates in the application of primary lithium-ion batteries.