Li1+αV3O8 Gel and Xerogel: a New Insight

Li1+αV3O8 xerogels are diphasic hewettite-like hydrates Li1+αV3O8·nH2O with different water content, and different grain and crystallite size. Crystallized Li1+αV3O8 compounds obtained upon annealing above 250 °C exhibit properties that arise from both parts, i.e., a bimodal grain size distribution and an intermediate lithium storage capacity.