Fig. 1. Schematic illustration of the fabrication process for rod shaped K2Ti6O13.
Fig. 2. X-ray diffraction patterns of the GR/K2Ti6O13 fabricated at different concentration of graphene oxide at 900℃ in Ar atmosphere.
Fig. 3. X-ray diffraction patterns of the K2Ti6O13 fabricated at different concentration of graphene oxide at 800℃ in air atmosphere.
Fig. 4. FE-SEM images of the rod shaped K2Ti6O13 prepared at different concentration of graphene oxide: (a) 0%; (b) 5%; (c) 30%.
Fig. 5. Aspect ratio of the rod shaped K2Ti6O13 prepared at different concentration of graphene oxide: (a) 0%; (b) 5%; (c) 30%.
Fig. 6. Average aspect ratio of the rod shaped K2Ti6O13 prepared at different concentration of graphene oxide
Fig. 7. Specific surface area of the rod shaped K2Ti6O13 prepared at different concentration of graphene oxide
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