@article { ISI:000324098200003,
	title = {Porous Co3O4 nanorods as superior electrode material for supercapacitors and rechargeable Li-ion batteries},
	journal = {Journal of Applied Electrochemistry},
	volume = {43},
	number = {10},
	year = {2013},
	month = {OCT},
	pages = {995-1003},
	publisher = {SPRINGER},
	address = {VAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS},
	abstract = {<p>Porous aggregated nanorods of Co3O4 with a surface area of similar to 100 m(2) g(-1) synthesized without using any templates or surfactants give very high specific capacitance of similar to 780 F g(-1) when used as electrode in a faradaic supercapacitor, with a cycle life of more than 1,000 cycles. Further, in Li-ion batteries when used as an anode, the Co3O4 nanorods achieved a capacity of 1155 mA h g(-1) in the first cycle and upon further cycling it is stabilized at 820 mA h g(-1) for more than 25 cycles. Detailed characterization indicated the stability of the material and the improved performance is attributed to the shorter Li-insertion/desertion pathways offered by the highly porous nanostructures. The environmentally benign and easily scalable method of synthesis of the porous Co3O4 nanorods coupled with the superior electrode characteristics in supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries provide efficient energy storage capabilities with promising applications.</p>},
	keywords = {Cobalt oxide, Electrode materials, Li-ion battery, Porous nanostructures, supercapacitor},
	issn = {0021-891X},
	doi = {10.1007/s10800-013-0593-7},
	author = {Vijayanand, S. and Kannan, Ramaiyan and Potdar, H. S. and Pillai, V. K. and Joy, Pattayil Alias}
}
@article { ISI:000379967000006,
	title = {3D interconnected porous graphene sheets loaded with cobalt oxide nanoparticles for lithium-ion battery anodes},
	journal = {Energy Technology},
	volume = {4},
	number = {7},
	year = {2016},
	month = {JUL},
	pages = {816-822},
	publisher = {WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH},
	address = {POSTFACH 101161, 69451 WEINHEIM, GERMANY},
	abstract = {<p>Nanomaterials with high surface-to-volume ratio and tunable electronic and optical properties have expanded their use in variety of applications, especially energy conversion and storage. Here we report on the synthesis of a cobalt oxide (Co3O4)/3D-interconnected porous graphene (PG) nanocomposite by using a simple solvothermal route and its application as a Li-ion battery anode. Among the different compositions investigated, the composite PG-600 (with 50\% PG) showed a discharge capacity of 700mAhg(-1) at a current density of 500mAg(-1) and maintained 90\% retention after 80cycles. The high surface area of the 3DPG sheets helps the Co3O4 nanoparticles to form a uniform dispersion on the surfaces. The increased surface area (accessibility) and electrical conductivity of the composite result in significant enhancement in the capacity, cycling stability, and rate capability than the native Co3O4 phase.</p>},
	keywords = {Cobalt oxide, Energy storage, graphene, lithium-ion batteries, Nanocomposites},
	issn = {2194-4288},
	doi = {10.1002/ente.201500497},
	author = {Puthusseri, Dhanya and Aravindan, Vanchiappan and Madhavi, Srinivasan and Ogale, Satishchandra}
}
