Synthesis and electrochemical performance of LiV3O8/polyaniline as cathode material for the lithium battery

▸ LiV3O8-polyaniline nanocomposites synthesized via chemical oxidative polymerization. ▸ Polyaniline coating can prevent the dissolution into the LiPF6 electrode that occurs in LiV3O8 during cycling. ▸ Polyaniline coating increases the electrical conductivity in LiV3O8 electrode. ▸ The composite has higher high-rate capacities and capacity retention than pure LiV3O8.