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Title Stable and Reversible Lithium Storage Properties of LiTiOx Nanotubes for Electrochemical Recovery from Aqueous Solutions
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Authors Baudino, L; Zaccagnini, P; Garino, N; Serrapede, M; Laurenti, M; Pedico, A; Pirri, CF; Lamberti, A
Title Stable and Reversible Lithium Storage Properties of LiTiOx Nanotubes for Electrochemical Recovery from Aqueous Solutions
Year 2022
Published Chemelectrochem, 9, 10
DOI 10.1002/celc.202101652
Abstract In the present work, an easy and scalable method to prepare lithium titanium oxide nanotubes with stable and reversible lithium storage properties is reported. This material could be an excellent candidate for lithium recovery from aqueous solutions or have a direct application as Li-ion batteries electrodes in a circular economy perspective. Vertically oriented anatase nanotubes are grown by anodic oxidation in an ethylene glycol-based electrolyte. Then, the nanotubes are hydrothermally converted into a mixed lithium titanate. Morphological and crystallographic characterizations confirm the successful shape-preserving conversion after which the nanotubes are subjected to electrochemical cycling. XRD and XPS analyses confirm a significant lithium uptake after cycling, and its recovery is investigated by means of an acidic treatment. While allowing for an almost complete recovery of the lithium integrated in their structure, the nanotubes also showed excellent morphological and structural stability proving to be excellent candidates for lithium recovery purposes.
Author Keywords Anodic oxidation; Lithium; Nanotubes; Raw material recovery; Titanates
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000769541300001
WoS Category Electrochemistry
Research Area Electrochemistry
PDF https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/celc.202101652
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