ATiNbO (A = H, Li and K) family: ionic exchange, physical and electrochemical properties.

A new layered titanoniobate, LiTiNbO, a member of the AMO family, has been synthesized using a molten salt reaction between HTiNbO and an eutectic mixture of LiOH and LiNO. This compound crystallizes in the 2/ space group with = 9.273(15) Å, = 3.

Effect of the boron element in a Li-P-S system.

Lithium-ion batteries are nowadays a mature technology for energy storage. However, some safety problems have been identified during their operation in high power applications such as fire incidents in electric vehicles. The most promising solution to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries is replacing the current organic liquid based electrolytes with solid electrolytes.

Facile synthesis and phase stability of Cu-based NaCu(SO)·HO ( = 0-2) sulfate minerals as conversion type battery electrodes.

Mineral exploration forms a key approach for unveiling functional battery electrode materials. The synthetic preparation of naturally found minerals and their derivatives can aid in designing of new electrodes. Herein, saranchinaite NaCu(SO) and its hydrated derivative kröhnkite NaCu(SO)·2HO bisulfate minerals have been prepared using a facile spray drying route for the first time.