Facile shape control of Co(3)O(4) and the effect of the crystal plane on electrochemical performance.

Xiao, Xiaoling; Liu, Xiangfeng; Zhao, Hu; Chen, Dongfeng; Liu, Fengzhen; Xiang, Junhui; Hu, Zhongbo; Li, Yadong · Adv Mater · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Co(3)O(4) with three different crystal plane structures - cubes bounded by {001}planes, truncated octahedra enclosed by {111} and {001} planes, and octahedra with exposed {111}planes - is synthesized using a very simple one-step hydrothermal method. The three kinds of Co(3)O(4) exhibit significantly different electrochemical performances and the effect of different exposed crystal planes on the electrochemical performance of Co(3)O(4) is comprehensively studied.

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