Atar, NecipEren, TanjuYola, Mehmet Luetfi2025-03-232025-03-2320150040-6090https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsf.2015.07.075https://hdl.handle.net/11486/5985In this study, we report the synthesis of rod shaped gold nanoparticles/2-aminoethanethiol functionalized reduced graphene oxide composite (rdAuNPs/AETrGO) and its application as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The structure of the rdAuNPs/AETrGO composite was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. The electrochemical performance was investigated at different current rates by using a coin-type cell. It was found that the rod shaped gold nanoparticles were highly dispersed on the reduced graphene oxide sheets. Moreover, the rdAuNPs/AETrGO composite showed a high specific gravimetric capacity of about 1320 mAh g(-1) and a long-term cycle stability. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessReduced graphene oxideMetal nanoparticlesGoldAnodeLithium ion batteryUltrahigh capacity anode material for lithium ion battery based on rod gold nanoparticles decorated reduced graphene oxideArticle59015616210.1016/j.tsf.2015.07.0752-s2.0-84941357437Q2WOS:000361057100025Q3