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June 10, 2025
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Structural and electrochemical characterization of modified WO3 nanostructures for lithium-ion battery anodes

Publicated to: SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY. 373 133673- - 2025-11-18 373(), DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2025.133673

Authors:

Cifre-Herrando, M; Rosello-Marquez, G; Garcia-Anton, J
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Affiliations

Univ Politecn Valencia, Inst Univ Segur Ind Radiofis & Medioambiental ISIR, Ingn Electroquim & Corros IEC, C-Camino Vera s-n, Valencia 46022, Spain - Author
Univ Valencia, Dept Ingn Quim, Ave Univ,s-n, Burjassot 46100, Spain - Author

Abstract

This research explores the electrochemical performance of tungsten trioxide (WO3) nanostructures as anodes in lithium-ion batteries, with a focus on the impact of synthesis modifications. Three types of WO3 nanostructures have been synthesized: basic (B-WO3), isopropanol-modified (Isop-WO3), and molybdenum-doped (Mo-WO3). Characterization was performed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction, and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy to analyze their structural and chemical properties. Electrochemical tests were carried out to the nanostructures, showing that modifications in the electrolyte composition significantly enhanced the electrochemical properties of WO3 nanostructures. Particularly, the incorporation of isopropanol and molybdenum into the synthesis process led to nanostructures with increased donor density and enhanced electrical conductivity, thereby improving the overall electrochemical performance of the nanostructures. Finally, lithium-ion batteries were fabricated using the nanostructures as anode and their performance was evaluated. Electrochemical assessments included Cyclic Voltammetry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectrocopy and Charge-Discharge tests. The hybrid Mo-WO3 nanostructure exhibited the best performance, showing lower charge transfer resistance and greater structural stability, attributed to molybdenum's beneficial effects. These findings suggest that tailored nanostructure synthesis can significantly enhance lithium-ion battery efficiency, contributing to the progression of advanced energy storage solutions.
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Keywords

Electrochemical propertiesEnergy-storageFilmsHybrid nanostructuresLithium-ion batteriesMo-wo3 nanostructurePhotocatalystWo3 nanostructuresZn

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 16/176, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Engineering, Chemical. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-03:

  • WoS: 2
  • Scopus: 2
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-03:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 9 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Cifre Herrando, Mireia) and Last Author (García Antón, José).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been García Antón, José.

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Awards linked to the item

The authors wish to thank the economic support granted by Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion (PID2019-105844RB-I00/AEI/10.13039/501100011033) . M. Cifre-Herrando acknowledges the Ministerio de Universidades for the pre-doctoral grant (FPU19/02466) . G. Rosello -Marquez is also grateful to UPV for the post-doctoral grant (PAID-10-21) and the grant to support postdoctoral research at UPV (PAID-PD-22) . The authors wish to thank the project co-funded by the FEDER operational program 2014-2020 of the Comunitat Valenciana (IDIFEDER/18/044) for the financial funding. Additionally, funding from the Spanish Research Network E3TECH-PLUS (RED2022-134552-T, MICINN/AEI) is acknowledged.
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