Structural interpretation of chemically synthesized ZnO nanorod and its application in lithium ion battery

- ZnO nanorods are synthesized at room temperature via a simple chemical route.
- Growth direction of ZnO nanorods has been determined along 〈0 0 2〉.
- ZnO nanorods constructed anode shows a high discharge capacity in first cycle.
- It retains good reversible capacity compared to other ZnO morphologies.