Neste trabalho foram estudadas diferentes modificações superficiais do titânio (Ti) como método de preparação de superfícies de eletrodos para baterias de íons lítio (Li+) Inicialmente, as modificações foram produzidas pelas micro-indentações, com posterior corrosão eletroquímica por pites em soluções de brometo. As superfícies polidas, tratadas termicamente e modificadas através de micro-indentações foram avaliadas em diferentes parâmetros, tais como o potencial aplicado, concentração dos íons agressivos no eletrólito, temperatura, tempo dos testes e principalmente, sobre o impacto das deformações causadas pela força indentações para localização de orifícios produzidos por pites. Filmes porosos de titânia (TiO2) crescidos sobre o Ti puro, foram produzidos por anodização a plasma (anodização por centelhamento ou sparking) em 1M H3PO4 e em 1M Na2SO4 e por anodização nanotubular em 1M H3PO4 + 1M NaOH + 0,4 %(peso) HF. Os resultados mostraram, em óxidos tipo “esponja” formados na anodização a plasma em 1M H3PO4 e 1M Na2SO4, a incorporação de elementos do eletrólito contendo, respectivamente, P e S, numa relação de P/O > S/O e em óxidos nanotulares, a predominante incorporação de elemento de F. Posteriormente, as superfícies corroídas por pites e as superfícies de óxidos crescidos por anodização a plasma foram convertidas por sulfetação em diferentes materiais micro e nanoestruturados compostos por sulfetos e oxisulfetos de titânio, ajustando-se as condições de processo. O desenvolvimento proposto mostrou que é possível modificar a composição química do óxido formado por anodização a plasma para nanocristais de TiS2, nanofitas de TiS3 e TiOxSy, sem danificar a morfologia original dos nanoporos de TiO2. Os compostos formados podem ser usados como eletrodos nanoarquiteturados tridimensionais (3D) para microbaterias de íons lítio (Li+) com alta densidade de potência. A síntese desses compostos é realmente promissora, porque eles têm a capacidade de inserir mais íons lítio do que TiO2 puro, resultando em uma melhoria na capacidade das microbaterias. / In this study, different surface modifications of titanium (Ti) were studied as a method of surface preparation of electrodes for ion lithium batteries (Li+). Initially, the modifications were produced by micro-indentation with subsequent electrochemical pitting corrosion in solutions of bromide. The polished surfaces, heat treated and modified through micro indentations were evaluated for different values of parameters, such as applied potential, concentration of aggressive ions in the electrolyte, temperature, polarization time, and mainly intensity of the deformation caused by indentations for localizing holes produced by pitting. It was expected the adjust of location of these parameter settings promotes nucleation of pits, according to the pattern of indentations and growth of pitting depth for increased surface area. Porous films of titania (TiO2) were produced on pure Ti by plasma anodization (or sparking) in 1M H3PO4 and 1M Na2SO4. Nanotubes were synthesized by porous anodization in 1M NaOH + 1M H3PO4 + 0.4 (wt%) HF. The results showed oxide "sponge" like formed by plasma anodization, incorporating elements of the electrolyte containing respectively, P and S in a ratio P/O> S/O and, in nanotubular oxides, with predominant incorporation of F. Subsequently, the pitted surfaces and the surfaces of oxides grown by plasma anodization were converted by sulfidation into different micro and nanostructured materials consisting of titanium sulfide and oxisulfides by adjusting the process conditions. The proposed development has shown that it is possible to modify the chemical composition of the oxide formed by plasma anodizing to nanocrystals of TiS2 and nanobelts of TiS3 and TiOxSy without damaging the original morphology of the nanoporous TiO2. The formed compounds can be used as three-dimensional (3D) nanoarchitectured electrodes for ion lithium batteries (Li+) with high power density. The synthesis of these compounds is promising due to a higher ability to intercalate more ions lithium than pure TiO2, resulting in an improvement in the capacity of microbatteries.

O presente trabalho utilizou a técnica de automontagem camada-por-camada para produzir eletrodos híbridos de poli(o-metoxianilina) e nanopartículas de pentóxido de vanádio. Foram obtidos filmes acusticamente rígidos, homogêneos com relação à massa depositada e com crescimento linear com o número de bicamadas depositadas. A caracterização eletroquímica foi realizada por voltametria cíclica, onde esse filme apresentou alta capacidade de intercalação/desintercalação de íons lítio e de forma reversível. A capacidade eletroquímica desse filme foi então comparada com filmes automontados de poli(dialildimetilamônio)/V2O5 e polialilamina/V2O5. O filme de Poli(dialildimetilamônio) apresentou um crescimento irregular com dissolução das nanopartículas, o que resultou em uma capacidade eletroquímica extremamente inferior ao filme de poli(o-metoxianilina). O filme de polialilamina apresentou uma deposição mais eficiente de V2O5 que o filme de poli(o-metoxianilina), entretanto essa maior quantidade de pentóxido de vanádio não refletiu em um aumento da capacidade do eletrodo. Os resultados de espectroscopia de impedância eletroquímica mostram que o filme de polialilamina é significativamente mais resistivo que o filme de poli(o-metoxianilina). Essa diminuição da condutividade, associada ao fato de que a poli(o-metoxianilina) também participa do processo de eletrointercalação, explicam seu melhor desempenho frente a intercalação de lítio. A difusão iônica do lítio nos filmes automontados foi estudada por varredura linear a diferentes velocidades, foi observado que o coeficiente de difusão no filme com polialilamina é uma ordem de grandeza menor que no filme de poli(o-metoxianilina). Por fim, o desempenho eletroquímico do filme de poli(o-metoxianilina)/V2O5 foi comparado no eletrólito composto por um líquido iônico hidrofóbico [bis(trifluorometanosulfonil)imideto de 1-butil-2,3-dimetil-imidazólio] com um solvente orgânico convencional (carbonato de propileno). O eletrodo se mostrou estável no líquido iônico, com maior capacidade específica e menor perda de capacidade. O desempenho superior ao eletrólito convencional está relacionado com a natureza iônica do líquido iônico e com a dissolução do filme em carbonato de propileno. Esses resultados, associados com o fato de que o líquido iônico estudado é compatível com ânodos de lítio metálico, indicam cátodos de poli(o-metoxianilina)/V2O5 em eletrólitos de (bis(trifluorometanosulfonil)imideto de 1-butil-2,3-dimetil-imidazólio podem desenvolver baterias de lítio de alta capacidade, durabilidade e segurança. / The present work used layer-by-layer technique to assemble hybrid electrodes of poly(o-methoxyaniline) and vanadium pentoxide nanoparticles. The film obtained was acoustically rigid, with homogeneous mass deposition and linear growth over the bilayer deposition. The electrochemical characterization was performed by cyclic voltammetry and the film showed high capacity for lithium intercalation and high reversibility in the extraction process. This film\'s capacity was compared with self-assembled poly(diallyldimetylammonium)/V2O5 and polyallylamine/V2O5. In the poly(diallyldimetylammonium) film, dissolution of the nanoparticles was observed, which reflected on a very low electrochemical capacity. The deposition of vanadium pentoxide was more efficient in polyallylamine, but even with a higher amount of V2O5, this electrode presented a smaller electrochemical capacity than poly(o-methoxyaniline)/ V2O5. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy measurements showed that the film with polyallylamine was much more resistive than the film with poly(o-methoxyaniline). The smaller conductivity and the fact that poly(o-methoxyaniline) also participates in the electroinsertion processes explains the higher performance of poly(o-methoxyaniline)/ V2O5 electrode. Linear sweep experiments with different scan rates were performed to study the chemical diffusion of lithium in the layer-by-layer films. It was observed that the diffusion coefficient in the polyallylamine film is ten times smaller than in the poly(o-methoxyaniline) film. The capacity poly(o-methoxyaniline)/V2O5 electrode was also compared in different electrolytes; a hydrophobic ionic liquid [1-butyl- 2,3-dimethyl-imidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide] and an organic solvent (propylene carbonate). In ionic liquid the film was stable, had higher capacity and better cyclability, which is related to the ionic nature of the electrolyte and the fact that in propylene carbonate, dissolution of the film was observed. These results, and the possibility of using metallic lithium as anode in [1-butyl-2,3-dimethyl-imidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide], indicates the feasibility of using ionic liquids and poly(o-methoxyaniline)/V2O5 cathodes in safe, durable and high performance lithium batteries.

Unmanned ground and aerial vehicles (UGVs and UAVs) have strict payload limitations, limited free space affecting on board power availability resulting in limited endurance and operational range. This limitation is exacerbated by the addition of sensors, actuators and other related equipment needed to accomplish mission objectives in diverse applications. Two energy sources are mainly available for mobile applications; batteries and fuel cells. Batteries are a relatively cheap, tested technology with good performance under varying loads. On the other hand, fuel cells offer fast and easy refueling solutions. Furthermore, preliminary studies have shown that a hybrid system can combine the advantages of both technologies offering a superior system. It is true that for most outdoors applications, payload needs, sensor suite utilization and energy requirements are apriori unpredictable. This makes proper sizing of energy storage devices and the prediction of remaining available energy rather difficult tasks. This research proposes an indirect way of improving the operational range for UAVs of Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOLs), since the VTOL vehicle is transported to the mission site without the need to fly. The proposed gimballed platform, which will be a power source itself, rotates around two axes perpendicular to each other, allowing the VTOL to take-off and land, regardless of the position of the UGV, while securing it during transportation. The UGV can also serve as a charging station for the VTOL. Furthermore, this research proposes a Matlab Simulation tool that can simulate the energy and power demand of small to mid-sized robotic vehicles. This model will simulate the power consumption in the motors based on Skid steering, road gradient, linear and angular velocity. With the energy and power requirements estimated, a Matlab optimization tool is proposed to be used to determine the optimal configuration of a power system for mobile applications under constraints relating to capacity/runtime, weight, volume, cost, and system complexity. The configuration will be based on commercially available batteries, and fuel cells to significantly reduce cost and delivery time. The optimization tool can be used for any mobile application. Finally, a new model is proposed for the accurate prediction of battery runtime and remaining energy for single battery discharge. This model reformulates Peukert's equation and achieves higher accuracy by introducing a new concept of variable exponent which is a function of battery capacity and discharge current.

<p>The present thesis is concerned to the application of first-principles self-consistent total-energy calculations within the density functional theory on different topics in materials science.</p><p>Crystallographic phase-transitions under high-pressure has been study for TiO2, FeI2, Fe3O4, Ti, the heavy alkali metals Cs and Rb, and C3N4. A new high-pressure polymorph of TiO2 has been discovered, this new polymorph has an orthorhombic OI (Pbca) crystal structure, which is predicted theoretically for the pressure range 50 to 100 GPa. Also, the crystal structures of Cs and Rb metals have been studied under high compressions. Our results confirm the recent high-pressure experimental observations of new complex crystal structures for the Cs-III and Rb-III phases. Thus, it is now certain that the famous isostructural phase transition in Cs is rather a new crystallographic phase transition.</p><p>The elastic properties of the new superconductor MgB2 and Al-doped MgB2 have been investigated. Values of all independent elastic constants (c11, c12, c13, c33, and c55) as well as bulk moduli in the a and c directions (Ba and Bc respectively) are predicted. Our analysis suggests that the high anisotropy of the calculated elastic moduli is a strong indication that MgB2 should be rather brittle. Al doping decreases the elastic anisotropy of MgB2 in the a and c directions, but, it will not change the brittle behaviour of the material considerably.</p><p>The three most relevant battery properties, namely average voltage, energy density and specific energy, as well as the electronic structure of the Li/LixMPO4 systems, where M is either Fe, Mn, or Co have been calculated. The mixing between Fe and Mn in these materials is also examined. Our calculated values for these properties are in good agreement with recent experimental values. Further insight is gained from the electronic density of states of these materials, through which conclusions about the physical properties of the various phases are made.</p><p>The electronic and magnetic properties of the dilute magnetic semiconductor Mn-doped ZnO has been calculated. We have found that for an Mn concentration of 5.6%, the ferromagnetic configuration is energetically stable in comparison to the antiferromgnetic one. A half-metallic electronic structure is calculated by the GGA approximation, where Mn ions are in a divalent state leading to a total magnetic moment of 5 μB per Mn atom.</p>

The present thesis is concerned to the application of first-principles self-consistent total-energy calculations within the density functional theory on different topics in materials science. Crystallographic phase-transitions under high-pressure has been study for TiO2, FeI2, Fe3O4, Ti, the heavy alkali metals Cs and Rb, and C3N4. A new high-pressure polymorph of TiO2 has been discovered, this new polymorph has an orthorhombic OI (Pbca) crystal structure, which is predicted theoretically for the pressure range 50 to 100 GPa. Also, the crystal structures of Cs and Rb metals have been studied under high compressions. Our results confirm the recent high-pressure experimental observations of new complex crystal structures for the Cs-III and Rb-III phases. Thus, it is now certain that the famous isostructural phase transition in Cs is rather a new crystallographic phase transition. The elastic properties of the new superconductor MgB2 and Al-doped MgB2 have been investigated. Values of all independent elastic constants (c11, c12, c13, c33, and c55) as well as bulk moduli in the a and c directions (Ba and Bc respectively) are predicted. Our analysis suggests that the high anisotropy of the calculated elastic moduli is a strong indication that MgB2 should be rather brittle. Al doping decreases the elastic anisotropy of MgB2 in the a and c directions, but, it will not change the brittle behaviour of the material considerably. The three most relevant battery properties, namely average voltage, energy density and specific energy, as well as the electronic structure of the Li/LixMPO4 systems, where M is either Fe, Mn, or Co have been calculated. The mixing between Fe and Mn in these materials is also examined. Our calculated values for these properties are in good agreement with recent experimental values. Further insight is gained from the electronic density of states of these materials, through which conclusions about the physical properties of the various phases are made. The electronic and magnetic properties of the dilute magnetic semiconductor Mn-doped ZnO has been calculated. We have found that for an Mn concentration of 5.6%, the ferromagnetic configuration is energetically stable in comparison to the antiferromgnetic one. A half-metallic electronic structure is calculated by the GGA approximation, where Mn ions are in a divalent state leading to a total magnetic moment of 5 μB per Mn atom.

This thesis is concerned with kinetic characterisation of theinsertion compound LiMn2O4, which is used as positive electrodematerial in rechargeable lithium batteries. Three different typesof electrode configurations have been investigated, namely singleparticles, thin films and composite electrodes. Differentelectrochemical techniques, i.e. linear sweep voltammetry (LSV),electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potential step, andgalvanostatic experiments were applied under various experimentalconditions. The majority of the experimental data were analysedby relevant mathematical models used for describing the reactionsteps of insertion compounds. It was concluded that a model based on interfacialcharge-transfer, solid-phase diffusion and an external iR-dropcould be fairly well fitted to LSV data measured on a singleelectrode system over a narrow range of sweep rates. However, itwas also found that the fitted parameter values vary greatly withthe characteristic length and the sweep rate. This indicates thatthe physical description used is too simple for explaining theelectrochemical responses measured over a large range of chargeand discharge rates. EIS was found to be a well-suited technique for separatingtime constants for different physical processes in the insertionand extraction reaction. It was demonstrated that the impedanceresponse is strongly dependent on the current collector used.According to the literature, reasonable values of theexchange-current density and solid-phase diffusion coefficientwere determined for various states-of-discharge, temperatures andelectrolyte compositions. Experiments were carried out in bothliquid and gel electrolytes. A method which improves thedistinction between the time constants related to thematerial’s intrinsic properties and possible porous effectsis presented. The method was applied to composite electrodes.This method utilises, in addition to the impedance responsemeasured in front of the electrode, also the impedance measuredat the backside of the electrode. Finally, the kinetics of a composite electrode was alsoinvestigated by in situ X-ray diffraction (in situ XRD) incombination with galvanostatic and potentiostatic experiments. Noevidence of lithium concentration gradients could be observedfrom XRD data, even at the highest rate applied (i.e. ~6C), thusexcluding solid-phase diffusion and also phase-boundary movement,as described by Fick’s law, as the ratelimiting step. <b>Key words:</b>linear sweep voltammetry, electrochemicalimpedance spectroscopy, potential step, in situ X-raydiffraction, microelectrodes, electrode kinetics, LiMn2O4cathode, rechargeable lithium batteries

<p>This thesis is concerned with kinetic characterisation of theinsertion compound LiMn2O4, which is used as positive electrodematerial in rechargeable lithium batteries. Three different typesof electrode configurations have been investigated, namely singleparticles, thin films and composite electrodes. Differentelectrochemical techniques, i.e. linear sweep voltammetry (LSV),electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potential step, andgalvanostatic experiments were applied under various experimentalconditions. The majority of the experimental data were analysedby relevant mathematical models used for describing the reactionsteps of insertion compounds.</p><p>It was concluded that a model based on interfacialcharge-transfer, solid-phase diffusion and an external iR-dropcould be fairly well fitted to LSV data measured on a singleelectrode system over a narrow range of sweep rates. However, itwas also found that the fitted parameter values vary greatly withthe characteristic length and the sweep rate. This indicates thatthe physical description used is too simple for explaining theelectrochemical responses measured over a large range of chargeand discharge rates.</p><p>EIS was found to be a well-suited technique for separatingtime constants for different physical processes in the insertionand extraction reaction. It was demonstrated that the impedanceresponse is strongly dependent on the current collector used.According to the literature, reasonable values of theexchange-current density and solid-phase diffusion coefficientwere determined for various states-of-discharge, temperatures andelectrolyte compositions. Experiments were carried out in bothliquid and gel electrolytes. A method which improves thedistinction between the time constants related to thematerial’s intrinsic properties and possible porous effectsis presented. The method was applied to composite electrodes.This method utilises, in addition to the impedance responsemeasured in front of the electrode, also the impedance measuredat the backside of the electrode.</p><p>Finally, the kinetics of a composite electrode was alsoinvestigated by in situ X-ray diffraction (in situ XRD) incombination with galvanostatic and potentiostatic experiments. Noevidence of lithium concentration gradients could be observedfrom XRD data, even at the highest rate applied (i.e. ~6C), thusexcluding solid-phase diffusion and also phase-boundary movement,as described by Fick’s law, as the ratelimiting step.</p><p><b>Key words:</b>linear sweep voltammetry, electrochemicalimpedance spectroscopy, potential step, in situ X-raydiffraction, microelectrodes, electrode kinetics, LiMn2O4cathode, rechargeable lithium batteries</p>

Neste trabalho foram estudadas diferentes modificações superficiais do titânio (Ti) como método de preparação de superfícies de eletrodos para baterias de íons lítio (Li+) Inicialmente, as modificações foram produzidas pelas micro-indentações, com posterior corrosão eletroquímica por pites em soluções de brometo. As superfícies polidas, tratadas termicamente e modificadas através de micro-indentações foram avaliadas em diferentes parâmetros, tais como o potencial aplicado, concentração dos íons agressivos no eletrólito, temperatura, tempo dos testes e principalmente, sobre o impacto das deformações causadas pela força indentações para localização de orifícios produzidos por pites. Filmes porosos de titânia (TiO2) crescidos sobre o Ti puro, foram produzidos por anodização a plasma (anodização por centelhamento ou sparking) em 1M H3PO4 e em 1M Na2SO4 e por anodização nanotubular em 1M H3PO4 + 1M NaOH + 0,4 %(peso) HF. Os resultados mostraram, em óxidos tipo “esponja” formados na anodização a plasma em 1M H3PO4 e 1M Na2SO4, a incorporação de elementos do eletrólito contendo, respectivamente, P e S, numa relação de P/O > S/O e em óxidos nanotulares, a predominante incorporação de elemento de F. Posteriormente, as superfícies corroídas por pites e as superfícies de óxidos crescidos por anodização a plasma foram convertidas por sulfetação em diferentes materiais micro e nanoestruturados compostos por sulfetos e oxisulfetos de titânio, ajustando-se as condições de processo. O desenvolvimento proposto mostrou que é possível modificar a composição química do óxido formado por anodização a plasma para nanocristais de TiS2, nanofitas de TiS3 e TiOxSy, sem danificar a morfologia original dos nanoporos de TiO2. Os compostos formados podem ser usados como eletrodos nanoarquiteturados tridimensionais (3D) para microbaterias de íons lítio (Li+) com alta densidade de potência. A síntese desses compostos é realmente promissora, porque eles têm a capacidade de inserir mais íons lítio do que TiO2 puro, resultando em uma melhoria na capacidade das microbaterias. / In this study, different surface modifications of titanium (Ti) were studied as a method of surface preparation of electrodes for ion lithium batteries (Li+). Initially, the modifications were produced by micro-indentation with subsequent electrochemical pitting corrosion in solutions of bromide. The polished surfaces, heat treated and modified through micro indentations were evaluated for different values of parameters, such as applied potential, concentration of aggressive ions in the electrolyte, temperature, polarization time, and mainly intensity of the deformation caused by indentations for localizing holes produced by pitting. It was expected the adjust of location of these parameter settings promotes nucleation of pits, according to the pattern of indentations and growth of pitting depth for increased surface area. Porous films of titania (TiO2) were produced on pure Ti by plasma anodization (or sparking) in 1M H3PO4 and 1M Na2SO4. Nanotubes were synthesized by porous anodization in 1M NaOH + 1M H3PO4 + 0.4 (wt%) HF. The results showed oxide "sponge" like formed by plasma anodization, incorporating elements of the electrolyte containing respectively, P and S in a ratio P/O> S/O and, in nanotubular oxides, with predominant incorporation of F. Subsequently, the pitted surfaces and the surfaces of oxides grown by plasma anodization were converted by sulfidation into different micro and nanostructured materials consisting of titanium sulfide and oxisulfides by adjusting the process conditions. The proposed development has shown that it is possible to modify the chemical composition of the oxide formed by plasma anodizing to nanocrystals of TiS2 and nanobelts of TiS3 and TiOxSy without damaging the original morphology of the nanoporous TiO2. The formed compounds can be used as three-dimensional (3D) nanoarchitectured electrodes for ion lithium batteries (Li+) with high power density. The synthesis of these compounds is promising due to a higher ability to intercalate more ions lithium than pure TiO2, resulting in an improvement in the capacity of microbatteries.

Neste trabalho foram estudadas diferentes modificações superficiais do titânio (Ti) como método de preparação de superfícies de eletrodos para baterias de íons lítio (Li+) Inicialmente, as modificações foram produzidas pelas micro-indentações, com posterior corrosão eletroquímica por pites em soluções de brometo. As superfícies polidas, tratadas termicamente e modificadas através de micro-indentações foram avaliadas em diferentes parâmetros, tais como o potencial aplicado, concentração dos íons agressivos no eletrólito, temperatura, tempo dos testes e principalmente, sobre o impacto das deformações causadas pela força indentações para localização de orifícios produzidos por pites. Filmes porosos de titânia (TiO2) crescidos sobre o Ti puro, foram produzidos por anodização a plasma (anodização por centelhamento ou sparking) em 1M H3PO4 e em 1M Na2SO4 e por anodização nanotubular em 1M H3PO4 + 1M NaOH + 0,4 %(peso) HF. Os resultados mostraram, em óxidos tipo “esponja” formados na anodização a plasma em 1M H3PO4 e 1M Na2SO4, a incorporação de elementos do eletrólito contendo, respectivamente, P e S, numa relação de P/O > S/O e em óxidos nanotulares, a predominante incorporação de elemento de F. Posteriormente, as superfícies corroídas por pites e as superfícies de óxidos crescidos por anodização a plasma foram convertidas por sulfetação em diferentes materiais micro e nanoestruturados compostos por sulfetos e oxisulfetos de titânio, ajustando-se as condições de processo. O desenvolvimento proposto mostrou que é possível modificar a composição química do óxido formado por anodização a plasma para nanocristais de TiS2, nanofitas de TiS3 e TiOxSy, sem danificar a morfologia original dos nanoporos de TiO2. Os compostos formados podem ser usados como eletrodos nanoarquiteturados tridimensionais (3D) para microbaterias de íons lítio (Li+) com alta densidade de potência. A síntese desses compostos é realmente promissora, porque eles têm a capacidade de inserir mais íons lítio do que TiO2 puro, resultando em uma melhoria na capacidade das microbaterias. / In this study, different surface modifications of titanium (Ti) were studied as a method of surface preparation of electrodes for ion lithium batteries (Li+). Initially, the modifications were produced by micro-indentation with subsequent electrochemical pitting corrosion in solutions of bromide. The polished surfaces, heat treated and modified through micro indentations were evaluated for different values of parameters, such as applied potential, concentration of aggressive ions in the electrolyte, temperature, polarization time, and mainly intensity of the deformation caused by indentations for localizing holes produced by pitting. It was expected the adjust of location of these parameter settings promotes nucleation of pits, according to the pattern of indentations and growth of pitting depth for increased surface area. Porous films of titania (TiO2) were produced on pure Ti by plasma anodization (or sparking) in 1M H3PO4 and 1M Na2SO4. Nanotubes were synthesized by porous anodization in 1M NaOH + 1M H3PO4 + 0.4 (wt%) HF. The results showed oxide "sponge" like formed by plasma anodization, incorporating elements of the electrolyte containing respectively, P and S in a ratio P/O> S/O and, in nanotubular oxides, with predominant incorporation of F. Subsequently, the pitted surfaces and the surfaces of oxides grown by plasma anodization were converted by sulfidation into different micro and nanostructured materials consisting of titanium sulfide and oxisulfides by adjusting the process conditions. The proposed development has shown that it is possible to modify the chemical composition of the oxide formed by plasma anodizing to nanocrystals of TiS2 and nanobelts of TiS3 and TiOxSy without damaging the original morphology of the nanoporous TiO2. The formed compounds can be used as three-dimensional (3D) nanoarchitectured electrodes for ion lithium batteries (Li+) with high power density. The synthesis of these compounds is promising due to a higher ability to intercalate more ions lithium than pure TiO2, resulting in an improvement in the capacity of microbatteries.

Orientador: Annette Gorenstein / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Fisica Gleb Wataghin / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-05T23:58:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 SouzaJunior_EdvaldoAlvesde_D.pdf: 2701192 bytes, checksum: 949e8dd1afc482f52e573f2b9fbca63a (MD5) Previous issue date: 2006 / Resumo: O pentóxido de vanádio é um dos compostos de intercalação mais conhecidos na área de baterias de lítio. Dada sua estrutura lamelar, íons de lítio podem ser inseridos e extraídos de forma reversível, o que torna o pentóxido de vanádio promissor para uso como catodo. No entanto, o armadilhamento de parte dos íons de lítio a cada ciclo de carga e descarga provoca a perda gradativa da capacidade. A incorporação de íons metálicos na estrutura do V2 >O5 é uma das alternativas para melhorar seu desempenho nos ciclos de carga e descarga. Por outro lado, foi demonstrado que o óxido de cobre nanoparticulado é capaz de fornecer alta capacidade de carga em processos reversíveis de inserção e extração de íons lítio. Esta tese se propõe estudar a inserção/extração de íons de lítio em filmes finos de óxidos de cobre-vanádio objetivando sua aplicação em catodos de microbaterias. Um conjunto de amostras foi obtido iniciando-se com o pentóxido de vanádio, e através de acréscimos de cobre e decréscimos de vanádio, atingindo o óxido de cobre II. Óxidos bronzes, complexos, mistos e puros foram obtidos. As amostras foram depositadas através da técnica de sputtering. Na caracterização das amostras foram utilizadas técnicas de difração de raios-X, retroespalhamento Rutherford, emissão de fotoelétrons de raios-X, absorção de raios-X (XANES) e microscopia de força atômica. A inserção de íons de lítio foi realizada através da cronopotenciometria. Cada classe de óxidos apresentou características eletroquímicas próprias. Óxidos de cobre apresentaram uma capacidade de inserção de carga quatros vezes maior que a capacidade do pentóxido de vanádio (109 µAh/cm 2-µm). Bronzes de vanádio apresentaram maior estabilidade entre todos óxidos, e melhor capacidade, quando comparado com o V2 O5. A introdução de átomos de vanádio na matriz CuO permitiu a formação de óxidos mistos com maior estabilidade eletroquímica quando comparados à filmes CuO / Abstract: In the field of lithium batteries, vanadium pentoxide is one of the most studied intercalation compound. Due to its lamellar structure, lithium ions can be reversibly inserted and extracted, and the material is a promising candidate for use as a cathode. However, trapping of part of the lithium ions in each charge/discharge cycle causes a gradative loss of capacity. The incorporation of metallic ions in the V22O5host structure is one of the alternatives to improve its cycling behavior. On the other hand, it was recently demonstrated that nanosized copper oxide is capable of providing high charge capacity in reversible lithium insertion/extraction processes. The aim of the present work is to study the insertion/extraction of lithium ions in thin films of copper-vanadium oxides for application as cathode in microbatteries. A range of samples was produced, starting from pure vanadium pentoxide. By increasing the amounts of copper and decreasing the amount of vanadium in the film, the copper oxide II composition was attained. Different classes of oxides, such as bronzes, complex oxides, mixed oxides and the pure oxides were obtained. The samples were deposited by sputtering. The characterization was performed using X-Ray diffraction, Rutherford Backscattering spectrometry, X-Ray Photoemission Spectroscopy, X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy (mainly XANES) and Atomic Force Microscopy. The electrochemical behavior was analyzed mainly by chronopotentiometry. Each class of oxides presented distinct electrochemical properties. Copper oxide films presented an insertion capacity four times greater than the capacity of the vanadium pentoxide films (109 µAh/cm 2-µm). Vanadium bronzes presented the best stability among all of the investigated materials, and a higher capacity in comparison to vanadium pentoxide. The insertion of vanadium atoms in the CuO structure allowed the obtention of mixed oxides films with higher electrochemical stability if compared to pure CuO films / Doutorado / Superfícies e Interfaces ; Peliculas e Filamentos / Doutor em Ciências