| abstract |
Mesostructural metal oxide materials having the formula LinQxMxOz wherein n is from 0.1 to 1.1; x from 0.5 to 1.0, y is 0.05 to 0.5; z is about 2; Q is Si, AP, P or mixtures thereof; and M is a transition or a non-transition metal selected from group VB, VIIB, VIII and IVA. of the Periodic Table of Elements that can be employed in lithium ion rechargeable batteries as intercalation electrodes. The mesostructural metal oxide materials maintain their structural integrity during intercalation, are reversible and exhibit increased electrochemical capacity. |