Preparation and characterization of α-FeOOH nanorods via an ethylenediamine-assisted route

alpha-FeOOH nanorods with average diameter of 30 +/- 5 nm and average length of 600 nm (aspect ratio approximate to 20) were synthesized via an ethylenediamine-assisted route at low temperature. The samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was found that ethylenediamine has a great influence on the morphology and phase of the final products. Electrochemical tests show that these nanorods deliver a large discharge capacity of 260 mA h g(-1) vs. Li metal at 0.1 mA cm. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.