Vanadium Pentoxide Thin Films and Nanostructures for Energy Storage and Photocatalysis
This community focuses on synthesizing vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) in thin film and nanoparticle forms, primarily for use in lithium-ion battery electrodes and photocatalytic water treatment.
The research centers on the synthesis of V2O5 thin films, nanorods, and nanoparticles, often using hydrothermal methods or chemical vapor deposition. A significant portion of the work involves doping these structures with elements like nickel, bismuth, or rare earths to enhance their electrochemical performance as cathodes or anodes in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. Another major strand investigates V2O5 composites, particularly with reduced graphene oxide or carbon materials, for photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes like methylene blue and for supercapacitor applications. The recurring focus is on tuning structural and optical properties to improve charge storage capacity and catalytic efficiency.
The largest share of the community's output is found in vanadium research, accounting for 2.4% of all vanadium research, and 2,437 papers here. Lithium research also contributes significantly, with 1,354 papers representing 0.6% of all lithium research.
The community comprises 4,275 papers, publishing most frequently in the Journal of Power Sources, Electrochimica Acta, and Solid State Ionics.
Recent work continues to explore V2O5-based composites for sodium-ion battery cathodes, supercapacitor applications, and photocatalytic dye degradation, with specific attention to doping strategies and structural modifications to enhance performance in these energy and environmental applications.