Controllable synthesis of yolk–shell-structured metal oxides with seven to ten components for finding materials with superior lithium storage properties†
Abstract
A new concept for discovering multicomponent nanostructured materials with good electrochemical properties is proposed. Yolk–shell-structured transition metal oxide powders with seven to ten components and simple crystal structures are prepared by continuous spray pyrolysis. The multicomponent yolk–shell powders with complex compositions show excellent Li+ storage properties for lithium ion batteries.