The control and manipulation of
particles at the nanoscopic universe is a new and exciting
frontier for chemists.
Due to its size, nanomaterials, present optical, electrical
and mechanical properties, which are different from bulk
ones. A general route to synthesize nanomaterials is to
use different kind of templates.
As the performance of ion-lithium batteries is closely related
to the morphology of the material, size and architecture
are important in relation to the charge capacity of the
battery.
So
that, developing of new nanostructured materials is a direct
way to increase battery performance. By this way, our lab
has developed nanotubes formed by vanadium oxide and polyaniline
(as it is shown in the figure). The main advantage of nanotubes
or nanofibers of hybrid materials is the synergetic behavior:
higher conductivity and charge capacity than the individual
materials. Also, they have a faster kinetics due to its
special architecture. Finally, it is necessary to mention
the multi and interdisciplinary character of this research
area, which will be important for a complete formation of
the students in electrochemistry of new materials.
