Carbon-coated V2O5 nanoparticles with enhanced electrochemical performance as a cathode material for lithium ion batteries.

Highlights: [•] Carbon-coated V2O5 was synthesized in a scalable and easy method using a carbon form as a template. [•] Electrochemical performance of the carbon-coated V2O5 was significantly improved compared to nano-sized V2O5. [•] The carbon-coated V2O5 calcined at 400°C showed enhanced capacity retention and rate capabilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]