正极材料LiNi_（0.4）Mn_（0.4）Co_（0.2）O_2的制备和性能

采用草酸共沉淀法合成了锂离子正极材料LiNi0.4Mn0.4Co0.2O2。用XRD、SEM和充放电实验对合成产物的结构、形貌和电化学性能进行了表征;用DSC对合成产物在不同充电状态下的热稳定性进行了研究。结果表明,采用草酸共沉淀法合成的正极材料LiNi0.4Mn0.4Co0.2O2具有α-NaFeO2型层状结构,阳离子有序度高,粒度均匀适中,电化学性能良好,首次放电比容量达到158.7 mAh/g,30次循环后放电比容量还有144.8 mAh/g;过充电状态下具有良好的热稳定性。     

Preparation of spherical and dense LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 lithium-ion battery particles by spray pyrolysis

With citric acid as a polymeric agent layered LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 materials were synthesized by a spray pyrolysis method. The LiNi0.sCo0.2O2 particles were characterized by means of XRD, SEM and TEM. The electrochemical performances of LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 particles were studied in a voltage window of 3.00-4.35 V and at a current density of 30 mA/g. The results show that in the pilot-scale spray pyrolysis process, the morphology of particles is dependent upon the precursor concentration and flux of carrier gas. The initial discharge capacity of the LiNi0.8Co0.2O2particles at 720 ℃ for 12 h is 187.3 mA.h/g, and the capacity remains 96.8% with excellent cycleability after 30 cycles. The LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 samples synthesized under the optimized conditions by the spray pyrolysis method shows a good electrochemical performance.     

锂离子电池正极材料锰掺杂LiNi_（0.8）Co_（0.2）O_2的合成及其性能

采用共沉淀法对LiNi0.8Co0.2O2进行Mn元素的掺杂改性,考察不同掺杂量对LiNi0.8Co0.2O2材料的结构和电化学性能的影响,并对LiNi0.8-xMnxCo0.2O2（0≤x≤3）进行X射线衍射和扫描电镜分析以及循环伏安测试。充放电测试结果显示：未掺杂Mn的LiNi0.8Co0.2O2材料的初始放电比容量为164.32 mAh/g,50次循环以后为161.86 mAh/g。经掺Mn后LiNi0.8Co0.2O2材料的初始放电比容量为163.13 mAh/g,并且50次循环以后还能保持在162.33 mAh/g左右,效率达到99%以上。研究表明,掺Mn后的LiNi0.8Co0.2O2材料具有更加稳定的层状结构,并且其循环性能得到很大程度的提高。     

Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of LiNi0.78Co0.2Al0.02O2 cathode material in a novel co-precipitation method

LiNi0.78 Co0.2 Al0.02O2 cathode materials were prepared with a novel co-precipitation method followed by heat-treating. The properties of the materials were characterized. XRD patterns showed that no secondary phase appeared and the hexagonal lattice parameter c of LiNi0.rsCoo.2AI~0202 was larger than that of LiNi0.8Co0.2O2. The SEM images indicated that the powders of the material were submicron size. The results of the ICP-AES analysis proved that elemental compositions of the material were similar to those of the targeted one. Cyclic voltammetry （3.0- 4. 2 V） illustrated that the new material had good lithium-ion intercalation/de-intercalation performance. The results of galvanostatic cycling showed that the initial specific discharge capacity of the prepared material was 181.4 mAh/g, and the specific discharge capacity was 177.3 mAh/g after 100 cycles （0. 2C, 3.0 - 4. 2 V, vs. Li^＋/Li） with the capacity retention ratio of 97.7%.     

锂离子电池正极材料LiNi0.8Co0.2O2的合成及性能研究

以硝酸盐和淀粉为原料,采用溶胶-凝胶方法合成LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂锂离子电池正极材料,利用X射线衍射（XRD）、扫描电镜(SEM)和电化学测试等方法对合成材料的结构、形貌以及电化学性能进行表征。结果表明,合成材料为单一晶相的α-NaFeO₂型层状结构,颗粒小且分布均匀,在电压为2.75~4.50 V (vs. Li+/Li) 范围内,以0.2 mA/cm2电流密度下经恒电流充放电测试,其首次放电比容量为183.1 mAh/g,经过50周充放电循环后放电比容量为171.3 mAh/g,表现出较大的初始放电比容量和良好的循环性能。     

共沉淀法制备LaF_3表面修饰LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2及性能研究

以LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2为正极材料,采用共沉淀合成方法制备LaF3表面修饰LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2正极材料,利用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)和电化学测试等方法对合成材料的结构、形貌以及电化学性能进行表征。结果表明:经过LaF3表面修饰的LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2材料保持了LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2层状结构,其中LaF3表面修饰量为0.59%时,在电压为2.75～4.50V范围内,以0.3mA/cm2电流密度下经恒电流充放电测试,其首次放电比容量为172.7mAh/g,经过50周充放电循环后放电比容量为163.5mAh/g,表现出较高的初始放电比容量和良好的抗过充电性能。     

Characteristics of LiCoO2, LiMn2O4 and LiNi0.45Co0.1Mn0.45O2 as cathodes of lithium ion batteries

LiNi0. 45 Co0. 10 Mn0. 4sO2 was synthesized from Li2CO3 and a triple oxide of nickel, cobalt and manganese at 950 ℃ in air. The structures and characteristics of LiNi0. 45 Co0.10 Mn0. 45 O2, LiCoO2 and LiMn2 O4 were investigated by XRD, SEM and electrochemical measurements. The results show that LiNi0.4s Co0.10 Mn0. 45 O2 has a layered structure with hexagonal lattice. The commercial LicoO2 has sphere-like appearance and smooth surfaces, while the LiMn2 O4 and LiNi0.45 Co0. 10 Mn0. 45 O2 consist of cornered and uneven particles. LiNi0. 45 Co0.10 Mn0. 45 O2 has a large disLiMn2 O4 and LiCoO2, respectively. LiCoO2 and LiMn2 O4 have higher discharge voltage and better rate-capability than LiNi0. 45Co0.10 Mn0. 45 O2. All the three cathodes have excellent cycling performance with capacity retention of above 89.3 % at the 250th cycle. Batteries with LiMn2 O4 or LiNi0.45 Co0.10 Mn0. 45 O2 cathodes show better safety performance under abusive conditions than those with LiCoO2 cathodes.     

Synthesis of LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 in Air Atmosphere and its Characterization

The commercialized lithium secondary cells need the electrode materials with high speeific capacity, lower pollution and lower price. Certain industrial materials ( NiSO_4, CoSO_4 , LiOH·H_2O)were used to synthesize Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.2)(OH)_2 of a stratified structure, when various synthesis conditions such as pH, reaction temperature et al. were controlled strictly. After LiOH·H_2O and Ni_(0.8)Co_(0.2) (OH)_2were calcinated in air atmosphere, LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O_2 positive electrode materials with good layered crystal structure was obtained. Tests showed that the optimal calcination temperature in air atmosphere was about at 720℃ and LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O_2 synthesized in the above conditions had good electrochemical properties and a low cost. The first specific: discharge capacity of the material was 186 mAh/g, and the specific discharge capacity was 175 mAh/g after 50 cycles at a 0.2C rate, between 3.0～4.2 V with a discharge deterioration ratio of 0.22% each cycle. Tests showed that LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O     

Comparative study of LiNiO2,LiNi0.8Co0.2O2and LiNi0.75Al0.25O2 for lithium—ion batteries

The comparative study of LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 and LiNi0.75Al0.25O2 was carried out by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and electrochemical methods.The results show that Co and Al doping suppress the phase transition during charge-discharge.The experiments indicate that LiNi0.75Al0.25O2 has the better cycle-ability and over-charge resistance comparing with LiNi0.8Co0.2O2,The interfacial behavior was studied by use of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The results show that LiNi0.75Al0.25O2 has a slightly larger polarization character than LiNi0.8Co0.2O2.     

Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of LiNi0.78Co2Al0.02O2 cathode material in a novel co-precipitation method

LiNi0.78Co2Al0.02O2 cathode materials were prepared with a novel co-precipitation method followed by heat-treating. The properties of the materials were characterized. XRD patterns showed that no secondary phase appeared and the hexagonal lattice parameter c of LiNi0.78Co2Al0.02O2 was larger than that of LiNi0.8Co0.2O2. The SEM images indicated that the powders of the material were submicron size. The results of the ICP-AES analysis proved that elemental compositions of the material were similar to those of the targeted one. Cyclic voltammetry (3.0-4.2 V) illustrated that the new material had good lithium-ion intercalation/de-intercalation performance. The results of galvanostatic cycling showed that the initial specific discharge capacity of the prepared ma-terial was 181.4 mAh/g, and the specific discharge capacity was 177.3 mAh/g after 100 cycles (0.2C,3.0-4.2 V, vs. Li /Li) with the capacity retention ratio of 97.7%.     

Mn含量对正极材料LiMn_xCo_(0.2)Ni_(0.8-x)O_2的结构与电化学性能的影响

通过共沉淀法合成了具有层状结构的锂离子电池正极材料LiMnxCo0.2-Ni0.8-xO2。采用XRD、XPS和恒流充放电等测试手段研究了Mn含量变化对正极材料LiMnxCo0.2Ni0.8-xO2的物理性质与电化学性能的影响。结果表明:Mn含量的增加会引起元素O和Ni的氧化态降低,使得Ni由+3价逐渐转变为+2价,而Mn的氧化态却始终保持+4价不变;尽管Mn含量的增加会使材料的充放电比容量有所降低,但是材料的结构稳定性和热稳定性会得到改善。XRD测试结果表明样品LiMnxCo0.2Ni0.8-xO2(0≤x≤0.5)都具有标准的-αNaFeO2层状结构。此外,从Mn含量的变化引起的样品晶胞参数的变化表明,当0≤x≤0.25时LiMnxCo0.2Ni0.8-xO2可能形成的是假固溶体,当Mn含量由0.3增加到0.5时形成的是真固溶体。     

共沉淀法制备LaF3表面修饰LiNi1／3C01／3Mn1／302及性能研究

以LiNi1／3CO1／3Mn1／302为正极材料,采用共沉淀合成方法制备LaF3表面修饰LiNimCo1/3Mnm02正极材料,利用X射线衍射（XRD）、扫描电镜（SEM）和电化学测试等方法对合成材料的结构、形貌以及电化学性能进行表征。结果表明：经过LaF3表面修饰的LiNi1／3C01／3Mn1／302材料保持了LiNi1／3Co1／3Mn1/302层状结构,其中LaFs表面修饰量为0．59％时,在电压为2．75-4．50V范围内,以0．3mA／cm。电流密度下经恒电流充放电测试,其首次放电比容量为172．7mAh／g,经过50周充放电循环后放电比容量为163．5mAh／g,表现出较高的初始放电比容量和良好的抗过充电性能。     

锂离子电池Si_(1.81)Co_(0.6)Cr_(0.6)Zn_(0.2)/MGS复合负极材料的制备与性能

采用两步高能球磨法制备了一种新的锂离子电池硅基复合负极材料Si1.81Co0.6Cr0.6Zn0.2/MGS.用X射线衍射(XRD)和扫描电镜(SEM)表征了材料的组成和形貌结构.电化学测试表明,Si1.81Co0.6Cr0.6Zn0.2/MGS作锂离子电池负极材料有较好的电化学性能:首次可逆容量为561 mAh.g-1,50个循环后,可逆容量的保持率为91%.Si1.81Co0.6Cr0.6Zn0.2/MGS循环性能的改善归因于电极结构在循环过程中的稳定性.     

Coating of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 cathode materials with alumina by solid state reaction at room temperature

Alumina coated LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 particles were obtained by a simple method of solid state reaction at room temperature. The reaction mechanism of solid state reaction at room temperature was investigated. The structure and morphology of the coating materials were investigated by XRD, SEM and TEM. The electrochemical performances of uncoated and Al2O3-coated LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode materials were studied within a voltage window of 3.00-4.35 V at current density of 30 mA/g. SEM, TEM and EDS analytical results indicate that the surface of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 particles is coated with very fine Al2O3 composite, which leads to the improved cycle ability though a slight decrease in the first discharge capacity is observed. It is proposed that surface treatment by solid state reaction at room temperature is a simple and effective method to improve the cycle performance of LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 particles.     

Synthesis and characterization of high-voltage cathode material LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 by one-step solid-state reaction

LiNi0. 5 Mn1. 5 O4 was prepared under various conditions by one-step solid-state reaction in air and its properties were investigated by X-ray diffractormetry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electrochemical measurement. XRD patterns show that LiNi0. 5 Mn1. 5 O4 synthesized under various conditions has cubic spinel structure. SEM images exhibit that the particle size increases with increasing calcination temperature and time. Electro chemical test shows that the LiNi0. 5 Mn1.5 O4 calcined at 700 ℃ for 24 h delivers up to 143 mA · h/g, and the capacity retains 132 mA · h/g after 30 cycles.     

Synthesis of spin-ladder Sr<Subscript>14</Subscript>Cu<Subscript>24</Subscript>O<Subscript>41</Subscript> material by citrates sol-gel method

A new process to synthesize polycrystalline samples of Sr14Cu24O41 was presented. Firstly, dry gel powder of Sr14Cu24O41 was synthesized by the citrates sol-gel method, using Sr（NO3）2, Cu（NO3）2, ethylene glycol and citrate acid as raw materials. Then, polycrystalline samples of Sr14Cu24O41 were prepared by solid-state reaction. Thermal Gravimetric and Differential Thermal Analysis（TG-DTA） showed that the temperature for solid-state reaction is at 942 ℃. The samples are identified to be single phase by X-ray Diffraction（XRD） and Scanning Electron Microscopy（SEM）. The SEM pictures showed that the first-step particles were at even size of about 100 nm by this technique. The electronic transport measurements showed that the doping compound were semiconductor with a crossover temperature T in the Arrhenius plot of the resistivity versus temprature.     

Synthesis and characterization of ultra-fine Cr<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> from hydrogen reduction of K<Subscript>2</Subscript>CrO<Subscript>4</Subscript>

As a part of the green process for manufacturing chromium compounds, two steps are involved in the synthesis of ultra-fine Cr2O3 powders： the first is the hydrogen reduction of K2CrO4 into intermediate trivalent （Cr^3＋） or tetravalent （Cr^4＋） chromium compounds; the second is the decomposing of the intermediate into Cr2O3 by heat treating. The intermediate is well characterized by means of SEM, XRD, and XPS. The possible reaction mechanism of the process is analyzed.     

Preparation and characterization of CeO<Subscript>2</Subscript>-TiO<Subscript>2</Subscript>/SnO<Subscript>2</Subscript>:Sb films deposited on glass substrates by R.F. sputtering

CeO2-TiO2 films and CeO2-TiO/SnO2：Sb （6 mol%） double films were deposited on glass substrates by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering （R.F. Sputtering）, using SnO2：Sb（6 mol%） target, and CeO2- TiO2 targets with different molar ratio of CeO2 to TiO2 （CeO2：TiO2-0：1.0; 0.1：0.9; 0.2：0.8; 0.3：0.7; 0.4：0.6; 0.5：0.5; 0.6：0.4; 0.7：0.3; 0.8：0.2; 0.9：0.1; 1.0：0）. The films are characterized by UV-visible transmission and infrared reflection spectra, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy （XPS） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）, respectively. The obtained results show that the amorphous phases composed of CeO2-TiO2 play an important role in absorbing UV, there are Ce^3-, Ce^4- and Ti^4- on the surface of the films; the glass substrates coated with CeO2-TiO2 （Ce/Ti=0.5：0.5; 0.6：0.4）/SnO2：Sb（6 mol%） double films show high absorbing UV（〉99）, high visible light transmission （75%） and good infrared reflection （〉70%）. The sheet resistance of the films is 30-50 Ω/□. The glass substrates coated with the double functional films can be used as window glass of buildings, automobile and so on.     

Fabrication of High-purity Ternary Carbide Ti3AlC2 by Spark Plasma Sintering （SPS） Technique

The effect of silicon on synthesis of Ti3AlC2 by spark plasma sintering （SPS） from TiC/Ti/Al powders was investigated. X-ray diffraction （XRD） and scanning electron microscope （SEM） were used for phase identification and microstructure evaluation. The results show that addition of silicon can considerably accelerate the synthesis reaction of Ti3AlC2 and fully dense, essentially single-phase （purity 〉98%） polycrystalline Ti3AlC2 could be successfully obtained by sintering 2TiC/lTi/lAl/0.2Si powders at 1 200- 1 250 ℃ under a pressure of 30 MPa. SEM photographs show that the obtained Ti3AlC2 samples from mixtures powders are in plane-shape with a size of about 2-5 μm and 10-25 μm in the thickness dimension and elongated dimension, respectively.     

Preparation and optical properties of Er<Superscript>3+</Superscript>: Na<Subscript>2</Subscript>O-Al<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript>-SiO<Subscript>2</Subscript> transparent glass-ceramics

Na₂O-Al₂O₃-SiO₂ glass-ceramics doped with Er³⁺ ions were synthesized by the conventional melt quenching technique at a low melting temperature. The samples were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-vis-NIR scanning spectrophotometry, and fluorescence spectrometry. The results show that the main crystalline phase of glass-ceramics is nepheline.The best heat-treatment process is at 520 °C for 2 h. Because the up-conversion luminescence and near infrared luminescence properties of glass doped with Eu³⁺ are studied in detail.