Facile preparation of Ag2V4O11 nanoparticles via low-temperature molten salt synthesis method

Nanosized Ag₂V₄O₁₁ powders have been prepared via the low-temperature molten salt method using LiNO₃ as a reaction medium. The powders have been characterized by x-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The discharge properties of the powders have been assessed by the galvanostatic discharge test using CR2016 coin cells. The powder made at 300°C for 2 h is composed of nearly spherical particles about 40 nm in size. The discharge test shows that the powders prepared by the low-temperature molten salt method exhibit high discharge capacities.