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    One-dimensional peptide nanostructure templated growth of iron phosphate nanostructures for lithium-ion battery cathodes
    (American Chemical Society, 2016-06) Susapto, H. H.; Kudu, O. U.; Garifullin, R.; Yllmaz, E.; Güler, Mustafa O.
    Template-directed synthesis of nanomaterials can provide benefits such as small crystalline size, high surface area, large surface-to-volume ratio, and structural stability. These properties are important for shorter distance in ion/electron movement and better electrode surface/electrolyte contact for energy storage applications. Here nanostructured FePO4 cathode materials were synthesized by using peptide nanostructures as a template inspired by biomineralization process. The amorphous, high surface area FePO4 nanostructures were utilized as a cathode for lithium-ion batteries. Discharge capacity of 155 mAh/g was achieved at C/20 current rate. The superior properties of biotemplated and nanostructured amorphous FePO4 are shown compared to template-free crystalline FePO4.