Effects of nitrogen and sulfur atom regulation on electrochemical properties of Na3V2(PO4)2F3 cathode material for Na-ion batteries

The cathode material Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂F₃ of sodium-ion battery is well-known for its large number of ion migration channels and high working voltage. However, the electrochemical performance of Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂F₃ is not very outstanding. Thus, in the present study, Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂F₃ cathode materials were successfully synthesized by using the sol-gel method and mechanical milling method to enhance the electrochemical performance. The physicochemical properties of synthesized Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂F₃ were investigated by using X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transition electron microscopy. X-ray diffraction spectroscopy indicates that the doping of nitrogen and sulfur did not alter the crystal form of Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂F₃. Transition electron microscopy image shows that Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂F₃ has a thin carbon layer, and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy illustrates the successful doping of nitrogen and sulfur into the carbon layer. The cyclic voltammetry curves show that the nitrogen and sulfur co-doped Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂F₃ samples have good reversibility and low polarization. Materials with 15% thiourea has a high discharge specific capacity (126.9 mA h g^?1 at 0.2 C) at the first cycle and excellent cycle stability (126.3 mA h g^?1 after 100 cycles, a capacity retention of 99.5%) among the synthesized cathode materials. In the present study, the electrochemical performance of the Na₃V₂(PO₄)₂F₃ cathode material was enhanced by regulation of co-doping of nitrogen and sulfur atoms.     

Sc3+-doping effects on porous Li3V2(PO4)3/C cathode with superior rate performance and cyclic stability

An enhanced sol-gel combustion method was used to synthesize different porous Sc³⁺-doped Li₃V_2-xSc_x(PO₄)₃/C (x = 0.00, 0.05, 0.10 and 0.15) compounds. The substitution of Sc³⁺ into the V³⁺ sites of Li₃V_2-xSc_x(PO₄)₃/C expands the lattice volume along with the enlargement of Li⁺ diffusion channel, which is beneficial for Li⁺ transportation and ionic conductivity improvement. Besides, the Sc³⁺ doping content exhibits a great impact on the morphology of Li₃V_2-xSc_x(PO₄)₃/C composite. The pristine Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C are constituted of porous particles and nanorods, and the ratio of nanorods to particles can be controlled by adjusting the amount of Sc³⁺ doping since the ratio of nanorods to particles decreases with increasing Sc³⁺ doping content. When Sc³⁺ doping content increases to a certain level (x = 0.15, Li₃V_1.85Sc_0.15(PO₄)₃/C), the nanorods are hardly seen. Li₃V_1.90Sc_0.10(PO₄)₃/C with higher tapped density, better reversibility, smaller resistance and larger Li⁺ diffusion coefficient demonstrates outstanding rate performance and cyclic stability, together with high specific discharge capacities of 130.2 and 92.9 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.5 and 20 C, respectively. Furthermore, a superior specific discharge capacity of 85.8 mAh g⁻¹ was retained at 20 C following 1000 cycles. Overall, a novel approach for the preparation of high-performance Li₃V_2-xSc_x(PO₄)₃/C cathodes with different morphologies for lithium-ion batteries is provided.     

ZrO2-coated Li3V2(PO4)3/C nanocomposite: A high-voltage cathode for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with remarkable cycling performance

In this study, we show that the poor cycling performance which seriously hinders the application of Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries is overcome by amorphous ZrO₂ nano-coating. The ZrO₂-coated Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C was synthesized via a conventional solid-state method followed by the application of wet coating. The crystalline structure, morphology and electrochemical performance of the as-synthesized samples were investigated by XRD, SEM, TEM, EDS, galvanostatic charge/discharge and EIS measurements. Compared with the pristine Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C, the structure of ZrO₂-coated Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C sample had no change, and the existence of ZrO₂ nano-coating effectively enhanced the cycling performance. From the above results, it is believed that the improved cycling performance is attributed to the ability of ZrO₂ layer in preventing direct contact of the active material with the electrolyte resulting in a decrease of electrolyte decomposition reactions.     

One-pot pyro-synthesis of a high energy density LiFePO4-Li3V2(PO4)3 nanocomposite cathode for lithium-ion battery applications

A highly crystalline carbon-coated 0.66LiFePO₄•0.33Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ (LFP-LVP) nanocomposite was synthesized by a one-pot pyro-synthetic strategy using a polyol medium at low temperature. Prior to any additional heat treatment, electron microscopy confirmed the as-synthesized composite to consist of spherical particles with average diameters in the range of 30–60 nm. A crystal growth phenomenon and particle aggregation was observed upon heat treatment at 800 °C, thus resulting in an increase in the average particle size to 200–300 nm. When tested for a lithium-ion cell, the nanocomposite electrode demonstrated impressive electrochemical properties with higher operating potentials hence enhanced energy densities. Specifically, the composite cathode delivered a high reversible capacity of 156 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.1 C and exhibited a remarkable reversible capacity of 119 mAh g⁻¹, corresponding to an energy density of 46.88 Wh Kg⁻¹ at 6.4 C. When cycling was performed at 6.4 C, the electrode could recover up to 85% of the capacity observed at low current density of 0.1 C, which indicates the excellent rate capability of the nanocomposite electrode. The enhanced performance was attributed to the inclusion of the high potential LVP phase constituent in the present cathode by a simple one-pot polyol-assisted pyro strategy.     

Synthesis and electrochemical performance of Li4Ti5O12/Ag composite prepared by electroless plating

To improve the electrochemical and anti flatulence performance of Li₄Ti₅O₁₂, Ag modified Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ (LTO) with high electrochemical performance as anode materials for lithium-ion battery was synthesized successfully by two-step solid phase sintering and subsequent electroless plating process in the presence of silver. The effect of Ag modification on the physical and electrochemical properties were investigated by the extensive material characterization of X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the samples possessed single spinel structure, it could be observed that the LTO/Ag composite and the pure LTO shared the same vibration frequencies, which indicated that the crystal structure of LTO didn’t change after electroless plating process, and the particles were uniformly and regularly shaped within 0.5–1.0 µm. Electrochemical performance of the samples were evaluated by the charging and discharging, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cycling and rate tests. It's obvious that the LTO/Ag composite prepared at the 10 min of electroless plating showed the highest performance with capacitance of 182.3 mA h/g at 0.2 C current rates. What's more, the LTO/Ag composites still maintained 92% of its initial capacity even after 50 charge/discharge cycles. Modification of appropriate Ag not only benefits the reversible intercalation and deintercalation of Li⁺, but also improves the diffusion coefficient of lithium ion. Besides, modification of appropriate Ag lower electrochemical polarization leads to higher conductivity and cycle performance of LTO, which is consistent with the results of the best reversible capacities.     

Synthesis and electrochemical performance of Li4Ti5O12 submicrospheres coated with TiN as anode materials for lithium-ion battery

The TiN coated Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ (LTO) submicrospheres with high electrochemical performance as anode materials for lithium-ion battery were synthesized successfully by solvothermal method and subsequent nitridation process in the presence of ammonia. The XRD results revealed that the crystal structure of LTO did not change after thermal nitridation process. The submicrospheres morphology of LTO and TiN film on the surface of LTO submicrospheres were characterized by FESEM and HRTEM, respectively. XPS result confirmed that a small amount of Ti changed from Ti⁴⁺ to Ti³⁺ after nitridation process, which will increase the electronic conductivity of LTO. Electrochemical results showed that electrochemical performance of TiN coated LTO anode materials compared favorably with that of pure LTO. Also its rate capability and cycling performance were apparently superior to those of pure LTO. The reversible capacity of TiN-LTO is 105.2 mA h g⁻¹ at a current density of 10 C after 100 cycles and maintain 92.9% of its initial discharge capacity, while that of pure LTO is only 83.6 mA h g⁻¹ with a capacity retention of 90.3%. Even at 20 C, the discharge capacity of TiN coated LTO sample is 101.3 mA h g⁻¹, compared with 77.3 mA h g⁻¹ for pristine LTO in the potential range 1.0–2.5 V (vs. Li/Li⁺).     

Preparation of spinel LiMn2O4 cathode material from used zinc-carbon and lithium-ion batteries

Due to the progressive shortage of primary resources and growing environmental concerns over industrial and household residues, proper management of electronic wastes is of great importance in addressing sustainability issues. Spent batteries are considered as important secondary sources of their constituting components. In this study, the co-recycling of used zinc-carbon and lithium-ion batteries was performed aiming at the recovery of their manganese and lithium contents as compounds which can be used as precursors for the synthesis of spinel LiMn₂O₄. Manganese was recovered in the form of amorphous, submicron, spherical nodules of MnO₂ after acid leaching of zinc-carbon battery pastes. Lithium was obtained from nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries as its monohydrate oxalate (C₂HLiO₄.H₂O) through selective leaching in oxalic acid followed by crystallization. Lithium carbonate was also prepared by subsequent calcination of the oxalate. The synthesis of LiMn₂O₄ spinel cathode was investigated using the reclaimed Li- and Mn-containing compounds via solid-state synthesis method. The effect of such parameters as type of precursors (C₂HLiO₄.H₂O/Li₂CO₃ with Mn₂O₃/MnO₂), temperature (750, 800, and 850 °C), and time (8 and 10 h) on the synthesis of LiMn₂O₄ was investigated. The products were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. The crystallographic parameters from XRD analysis were used to predict the electrochemical behavior of the synthesized cathode materials. Based on these, the spinel powder synthesized at 850°C?10h from Li₂CO₃?Mn₂O₃ starting mixture was determined as the cathode material with the best electrochemical properties among the synthesized samples. The galvanostatic charge/discharge evaluation within the voltage range of 2.5–4.3 V showed the specific capacity of the 850°C-10 h sample to be 127.87 mAhg^?1.     

锂离子电池LiNixFe1-xPO4正极材料的制备及其电化学性能

本文以蔗糖为碳源,采用固相法合成了锂离子电池LiNixFe1-xPO4(x=0、0.05、0.1、0.2和0.3)正极材料,通过XRD和SEM等表征所合成的产物为多孔炭和LiFePO4相以恒电流充放电和电化学阻抗谱研究了材料的电化学性能,结果LiNi0.1Fe0.9PO4的性能最佳,其粒径大小在500～1000nm左右,在2C的充放电条件下,其放电比容量为70.3mAh·g-1,15次循环后容量保持率达90%。     

Effect of micron sized particle on the electrochemical properties of nickel-rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode materials

Particle size plays an important role in the electrochemical properties of cathode materials for lithium-ion battery, and the sizes of cathode powders are often designed to specific scales to obtain desired rate capacity, cyclic stability, etc. Nano-sized or micron-sized primary/secondary particles were both reported to be helpful to heighten the electrochemical properties of the same material system. However, the relationship between particle size and electrochemical properties of Ni-rich LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ (NCM-811) has not been discussed in detail. Here, we prepared the pristine NCM-811 powders with various micro-sized particles by using solid state reaction, and investigated the influence of particle size on the electrochemical properties of typical NCM-811 cathode material, to clarify the importance of size effect. The result indicates that pristine NCM-811 cathode powders with D₅₀ = 7.7 μm displayed the best initial discharge specific capacity (224.5 and 169.1 mA h/g at 1/20 C and 1 C rate, respectively) and retention capacity (71.0% at 1 C rate) after 100th cycling at room temperature. The mutual acting mechanism in terms of layered structure, cation mixing degree, polarization state, charge-transfer resistance, and the diffusion ability of lithium-ion was confirmed by XRD, XPS, CV and EIS analyses, respectively.     

On the electrochemical performance of anthracite-based graphite materials as anodes in lithium-ion batteries

The electrochemical performance as potential negative electrode in lithium-ion batteries of graphite materials that were prepared from two Spanish anthracites of different characteristics by heat treatment in the temperature interval 2400-2800 °C are investigated by galvanostatic cycling. The interlayer spacing, d₀₀₂, and crystallite sizes along the c axis, L_c, and the a axis, L_a, calculated from X-ray diffractometry (XRD) as well as the relative intensity of the Raman D-band, I_D/I_t, are used to assess the degree of structural order of the graphite materials. The galvanostatic cycling are carried out in the 2.1-0.003 V potential range at a constant current and C/10 rate during 50 cycles versus Li/Li⁺. Larger reversible lithium storage capacities are obtained from those anthracite-based graphite materials with higher structural order and crystal orientation. Reasonably good linear correlations were attained between the electrode reversible charge and the materials XRD and Raman crystal parameters. The graphite materials prepared show excellent cyclability as well as low irreversible charge; the reversible capacity being up to ∼250 mA h g⁻¹. From this study, the utilization of anthracite-based graphite materials as negative electrode in lithium-ion batteries appears feasible. Nevertheless, additional work should be done to improve the structural order of the graphite materials prepared and therefore, the reversible capacity.     

锂离子电池正极材料磷酸钒锂的制备及性能研究

以氢氧化锂、钒酸铵、磷酸二氢铵为原料,通过溶胶-凝胶法制备Li3V2(PO4)3,采用SEM和XRD研究了不同的烧结温度和烧结时间对材料形貌结构的影响。结果表明最佳制备条件为:800℃下样品烧结9 h,0.1 C条件下表现出首次充放电容量分别为129.1和127.2 mAh/g,40个周期后仍能保持在124.7 mAh/g水平。     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of monoclinic Li3V2(PO4)3/C composite cathode material prepared from a sucrose-containing precursor

Monoclinic structure Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C composite powders are synthesized via a novel homogeneous mixing route followed by a one-step heat treatment. The composites were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and galvanostatic charge/discharge, CV measurements. The influence of the heat treatment on the electrochemical properties of Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C composites was investigated. To examine the effect of residual carbon content on the properties of the composites, six samples with 1.2, 2.3, 3.4, 4.4, 5.8, and 7.0 wt% carbon were prepared. The sample with 4.4 wt% carbon exhibited good cycling performance and rate capability in the range of 3.0–4.8 V.     

Three-dimensional (3D) LiMn0.8Fe0.2PO4 nanoflowers assembled from interconnected nanoflakes as cathode materials for lithium ion batteries

Three-dimensional (3D) olivine LiMn_0.8Fe_0.2PO₄ nanoflowers constructed by two-dimensional (2D) nanoflakes have been successfully synthesized through an easy liquid phase method. Hierarchical LiMn_0.8Fe_0.2PO₄/C could be easily formed via a liquid coating technology and subsequent calcination treatment. When acting as cathode materials for lithium ion batteries, the LiMn_0.8Fe_0.2PO₄/C nanoflowers show excellent rate performance and cycle stability. The unique flower-like hierarchical structured LiMn_0.8Fe_0.2PO₄ and thin carbon coating outside make this composite a promising candidate as cathode materials for lithium ion batteries.     

Facile synthesis of carbon-coated LiVO3 with enhanced electrochemical performances as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries

LiVO₃ has been considered as a promising cathode material owing to the high specific capacity. But it suffers from the poor rate capability and cyclability. Carbon coating is an effective approach to improve the electrochemical performance, but the synthesis of carbon-coated LiVO₃ has not been reported. Herein, we propose a novel method to synthesize carbon-coated LiVO₃ (C@LVO) using a simple solution evaporation of LiNO₃, VOC₂O₄ and resol precursors followed by a sync-carbonization strategy. In this approach, VOC₂O₄ is utilized as the precursor for the first time. Carbon layers and encapsulated LVO are simultaneously generated. An amorphous carbon layer with thickness around 10 nm is observed on the surface of LVO particles using TEM. Compared to bare LVO, C@LVO shows a higher rate capability and more stable cyclability. C@LVO exhibits initial charge and discharge capacities of 281.3 and 339.5 mA h g⁻¹ and features long-term cyclability (125.2 and 125.4 mA h g⁻¹ at 200 mA g⁻¹ after 120 cycles). They possess lower charge-transfer resistance in comparison with bare LVO due to enhanced conductivity of the carbon layer. The higher specific capacity, improved cyclability and rate capability can be greatly attributed to the coated carbon layer, which resists the aggregation of LVO particles, and prevents the side reaction with electrolyte.     

Fast Li-ion conductor Li1+yTi2-yAly(PO4)3 modified Li1.2[Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 as high performance cathode material for Li-ion battery

In the material of xLi₂MnO₃ ·(1-x) LiMO₂ (0 < x < 1), the Li₂MnO₃ component is used to stabilize the layered LiMO₂ structure. However, the electrochemical inactive Li₂MnO₃ makes Li-ion diffusion difficult, leading to a sluggish rate capability. In this work, Li_1.3Ti_1.7Al_0.3(PO₄)₃ (LTA0.3), a NASICON-type Li-ion conductor, is applied to modified Li_1.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13O₂ to overcome the above shortcoming. Additionally, the Li-ion conductivity of LiTi₂(PO₄)₃ can be improved effectively by replacing tetravalent cation Ti⁴⁺ with trivalent Al³⁺ at the optimal ratio. At 1C rate, the LR cathode with 3 wt% LTA0.3 delivers 200 mAh g^?1 after 170 cycles and maintains 140 mAh g^?1 after 500 cycles. Moreover, the modified cathode shows an enhanced rate performance of 169.7 mAh g^?1 at 5C. Enhanced cycle durability and rate capability are aroused by the 3D skeletal framework of LTA0.3, which is suitable for Li-ion diffusion. The LTA0.3 coating layer displays a robust shell which not only avoids the corrosion of electrode materials but also effectively facilitates Li-ion diffusion.     

锂离子电池正极材料磷酸钒锂的研究进展

Li3V2(PO4)3因具有优异的电化学性能,成为目前倍受关注的锂离子电池正极材料。介绍了单斜结构磷酸钒锂[α-Li3V2(PO4)3]的结构及充放电机理,概述了几种主要的制备Li3V2(PO4)3方法,包括了固相法、溶胶-凝胶法、微波法。同时阐述了几种主要方法用来对Li3V2(PO4)3电化学性能进行改性研究,对该材料的发展前景进行了展望。     

锂离子电池正极材料LiFePO4的电化学性能改进

引言 随着社会的进步,人们对化学电源提出了高能量、长寿命、低成本、低环境污染的要求.虽然锂离子蓄电池目前已经实现了商品化,但正极嵌锂材料结构与性能的研究,以及如何提高容量和降低成本是锂离子蓄电池进一步被开发和应用的关键.     

Synthesis of TiO2(B)/SnO2 composite materials as an anode for lithium-ion batteries

A TiO₂(B) nanosheets/SnO₂ nanoparticles composite was prepared by the hydrothermal and chemical bath deposition (CBD) methods, and its electrochemical properties were investigated for use as the anode material of a lithium-ion battery. The as-prepared composites consisted of monoclinic-phase TiO₂(B) nanosheets and cassiterite structure SnO₂ nanoparticles, in which SnO₂ nanoparticles were uniformly decorated on the TiO₂(B) nanosheets. The TiO₂(B)/SnO₂ composites showed a higher reversible capacity and better durability than that of the pure TiO₂(B) for use as a battery anode. The composite electrodes exhibiting a high initial discharge capacity of 2239.1 mAh g⁻¹ and a discharge capacity of more than 868.7 mAh g⁻¹ could be maintained after 50 cycles at 0.1 C in a voltage range of 1.0–3.0 V at room temperature. The results suggest that TiO₂(B) nanosheets coated with SnO₂ could be suitable for use as a stable anode material for lithium-ion batteries. In addition, the coulombic efficiency of the nanosheets remains at an average of 93.1% for the 3rd–50th cycles.     

锂离子电池正极材料Li3V2（PO4）3研究进展

锂离子电池正极材料Li3V2（PO4）3具有环保、安全性能好、成本低廉、结构稳定、电化学性能较好等特点,吸引了研究者的广泛关注.本文对Li3V2（PO4）5的结构、制备方法和电化学性能的研究现状进行了综述,并对其进行了展望.Li3V2（PO4）5很有希望产业化,进而取代目前市场上的主流材料LiCoO2。     

Niobium doping of Li1.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13O2 cathode materials with enhanced structural stability and electrochemical performance

Lithium-rich layered oxides with high energy density have been intensively investigated as advanced lithium-ion batteries cathode materials. However, capacity degradation and voltage decay caused by irreversible lattice oxygen loss and structural transformation during cycling restrict their application. Herein, we proposed a high valance cations Nb⁵⁺ doping strategy and synthesized a series of Li_1.2Mn_0.54-x/3Ni_0.13-x/3Co_0.13-x/3Nb_xO₂ (x = 0, 0.01, 0.02 and 0.03) cathode materials. The effects of Nb⁵⁺ doping on crystallographic structure and electrochemical property were systematically studied. In virtue of the large ionic radii and strengthened Nb–O bonds, the doped samples present commendable structural stability and expanded interlayer spacing for Li-ions migration, which ensures the upgraded cyclic stability and rate performance. In particular, the electrode with x = 0.02 delivers a discharge specific capacity of 265.8 mAh g^-1 at 0.2 C with decelerated voltage decay, while 86.9% capacity are remained after long-term cycles. Moreover, excellent discharge specific capacity of 153.4 mAh g⁻¹ is still attained at 5 C accompanied with enhanced Li-ion diffusion kinetics.