Structural and mechanistic revelations on an iron conversion reaction from pair distribution function analysis

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Abstract

Not simply small particles: Pair distribution function analysis (see picture) yields comprehensive insights into the electrochemical reaction of α-Fe 2O 3 with lithium. The metallic Fe formed in this reaction was found to be defect-rich nanoparticles that restructure continuously without growing-an unusual characteristic likely linked to its highly reversible capacity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4852-4855
Number of pages4
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume51
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - May 14 2012

Keywords

  • electrochemistry
  • energy conversion
  • iron
  • nanoparticles
  • pair distribution function (PDF)

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