A functionalized polyoxometalate/graphitic carbon nitride (PMo 12 /g-C 3 N 4) composite has been constructed to promote direct electron and ion exchange based on a facile, rapid wetness incipient method. The PMo 12 displayed a natural affinity towards the carbon support which facilitated enhanced reversible redox processes with surface-controlled electron diffusion. The g-C 3 N 4functionalized PMo 12 composite promoted effective oxidation and reduction of the Keggin molecule addenda atoms with reduced overpotential without the mediation of a polymeric linker to promote their exposure and interaction. The g-C 3 N 4 offered increased surface area for anchoring PMo 12 , structural stability at increased temperatures, and repeated cycling as well as control of the density and position of PMo 12 as probed by scanning electron microscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, respectively. These results demonstrate that PMo 12 clusters are sensitive to their local environment, including the interaction with the support, which stimulated enhanced current mobility.

In this work, the effect of carbon on the electrochemical properties of multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) functionalized lithium iron manganese phosphate was studied. In an attempt to provide insight into the structural and electronic properties of optimized electrode materials, a systematic study based on a combination of structural and spectroscopic techniques was conducted. The phosphor-olivine LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4 was synthesized via a simple microwave synthesis using LiFePO4 and LiMnPO4 as precursors. Cyclic voltammetry was used to evaluate the electrochemical parameters (electron transfer and ionic diffusivity) of the LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4 redox couples. The redox potentials show two separate distinct redox peaks that correspond to Mn2+/Mn3+ (4.1 V vs Li/Li+) and Fe2+/Fe3+ (3.5 V vs Li/Li+) due to interaction arrangement of Fe-O-Mn in the olivine lattice. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results showed LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4-MWCNTs have high conductivity with reduced charge resistance. This result demonstrates that MWCNTs stimulate faster electron transfer and stability for the LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4 framework, which demonstrates to be favorable as a host material for Li+ ions.

In this work, the effect of carbon on the electrochemical properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) functionalized Lithium iron manganese phosphate was studied. In an attempt to provide insight into the structural and electronic properties of optimized electrode materials a systematic study based on a combination of structural and spectroscopic techniques. The phosphor-olivine LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4, was synthesized via a simple microwave synthesis using LiFePO4 and LiMnPO4 as precursors. Cyclic voltammetry was used to evaluate the electrochemical parameters (electron transfer and ionic diffusivity) of the LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4 redox couples. The redox potentials show two separate distinct redox peaks that correspond to Mn2+/Mn3+ (4.1 V vs Li/Li+) and Fe2+/Fe3+ (3.5 V vs Li/Li+) due to interaction arrangement of Fe-O-Mn in the olivine lattice. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results showed LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4-MWCNTs having high conductivity with reduced charge resistance. This result demonstrates that MWCNTs stimulates faster electron transfer and stability for the LiFe0.5Mn0.5PO4 framework, which demonstrates favorable as a host material for Li+ ions.