CoV2O4: a novel anode material for lithium-ion batteries with excellent electrochemical performance.

This study reports the electrochemical applications of CoV2O4 as a novel anode for lithium-ion batteries. Ex situ analyses were performed to understand the conversion that transpires during the charge-discharge cycle. Also, the effects of different binders were analyzed. With the synergistic effect of Na-carboxymethyl cellulose and styrene butadiene rubber (CMC and SBR), a reversible capacity of 727.5 mA h g-1 was obtained after 100 cycles which indicates potential applications of CoV2O4 in energy storage devices.