Li1+xV3O8 powders and films were prepared by the sol-gel process from
alkoxides. Single-phase crystalline powders are formed at 300 degrees
C from amorphous precipitates isolated after hydrolysis of alkoxides i
n solution. The powders annealed at different temperatures were charac
terized by electron microscopy, Electrical conductivity of Li1+xV3O8 c
eramics was measured. Heat-treatment conditions were optimized to obta
in crystalline textured films, and film morphology was studied.