Controlled synthesis of nanocrystalline Li2MnSiO4 particles for high capacity cathode application in lithium-ion batteries.

Monodispersed Li(2)MnSiO(4) nanoparticles are synthesized via a supercritical solvothermal method at 300 °C for 5 min reaction time. The as-synthesized nanoparticles are free from impurities and have 15-20 nm diameter. After coating with conductive polymer, a discharge capacity of 313 mA h g(-1) is obtained for the first time because of nearly 2Li(+) reaction. This journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry 2012