“…Nb 2 O 5 has a reasonable capacity (200 mAh g −1 , described by
, when x =2)
[15,16] but would struggle to compete with high capacity materials such as Si, since, as with many oxides, Nb 2 O 5 is limited by its conductivity
[17] . MoO 2 is a rare oxide that is both conductive and has a high capacity towards lithium (838 mAh g −1 , four electron reaction),
[18–21] where the four‐electron reaction is achieved via a Li‐ion storage mechanism which is a combination of conversion and intercalation
[22] . However, due to the nature of the conversion reaction MoO 2 lacks long term stability, or high‐rate capability.…”