Synthesis, morphology and electrochemical properties of TiO<sub>2</sub> microspheres

Authors

  • T. V. Lesnichaya Institute for Sorption and Problems of Endoecology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
  • T. E. Terikovskaya Institute for Sorption and Problems of Endoecology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
  • V. V. Kosilov Joint Department of Electrochemical Energy Systems of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
  • S. A. Kirillov Institute for Sorption and Problems of Endoecology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15407/hftp06.02.190

Keywords:

titanium oxide, microspheres, electrochemical properties

Abstract

A method for the synthesis of TiO2 microspheres is presented, and their morphology is characterized. Electrochemical tests in sample Li||TiO2 cells reveal that the specific capacity delivered upon discharge is lower than the theoretical value due to the presence of the amorphous phase. A decrease in the specific capacity upon current loading is explained by diffusion limitations in microspheres and by hydraulic resistances in the pores to the transfer of charge carriers in the electrolyte.

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Lesnichaya, T. V.; Terikovskaya, T. E.; Kosilov, V. V.; Kirillov, S. A. Synthesis, Morphology and Electrochemical Properties of TiO<sub>2< sub> Microspheres. Him. Fiz. Tehnol. Poverhni 2015, 6, 190-195.

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2015): Chemistry, Physics and Technology of Surface / Himia, Fizika ta Tehnologia Poverhni

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