Green route synthesis of Li+ ion nanoparticles for application in large discharge capacity of batteries

ABSTRACTS

Lithium-ion nanoparticles have been prepared by using natural binding material as a capping and reducing agent. The characterization was carried out using UV-visible spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), FTIR, and SEM techniques. The First Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) analysis portrayed the granular morphology of the synthesized lithium nanoparticles, with nanoparticle sizes of the order of 47 nm. X-ray diffraction study revealed the crystallinity of the material. 2θ peaks were obtained as 17.74, 18.87, 23.24, 26.08, 30.30, 32.69, 35.36, 36.06, 40.60, 43.42, and 47.91 using the Scherrer’s equation. A sharp peak obtained at 360 nm confirmed the formation of lithium nanoparticles. The synthesized lithium nanoparticles have been explored as an electrolytic material for batteries. A potential of 0.848 volts was shown in the presence of the material. A reversible capacity of reversible capacity of 68846 mAh/g was exhibited after 50 cycles.

Keywords:

• Green route
• nanoparticles
• XRD
• battery

Acknowledgments

The authors wish to thank the Symbiosis Skills Center to Mr. Sandeep Hirve and Mr. Tukaram Kavthekar for valuable support.