Synthesis and electrochemical properties of LiNi0.4Mn1.5Cr0.1O4 and Li4Ti5O12

Spinel compound LiNi_0.4Mn_1.5Cr_0.1O₄ (LNMCO) and Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ (LTO) were synthesized by the sol-gel method and the solid-state method, respectively. The particle sizes of the products LiNi_0.4Mn_1.5Cr_0.1O₄ and Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ were 0.5 to 2 um and 0.5 to 0.8 um, respectively. All samples exhibited excellent electrochemical properties. A LiNi_0.4Mn_1.5Cr_0.1O₄/Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ (LNMCO/LTO) cell was fabricated and was demonstrated to exhibit good electrochemical properties at the high current rate of 1 C. When the specific capacity was determined based on the mass of the LNMCO cathode, the LNMCO/LTO cell delivered 125 mAh g⁻¹ at 1 C and 77 mAh g⁻¹ at 5 C. The capacity retentions after 30 cycles were 94.4 % and 83.1 %, respectively.     

Cr3+掺杂LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4材料的制备及性能研究

采用高温固相法合成了Cr₃₊掺杂的LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄正极材料,研究了掺杂量对材料物理性能和电化学性能的影响。利用XRD、SEM对材料的结构和形貌进行了表征,结果显示样品具有棱边清晰的尖晶石形貌。讨论了不同Cr₃₊掺杂量对LiCr_xNi_0.5-0.5xMn_1.5-0.5xO₄(x=0,0.05,0.1,0.15,0.2)正极材料性能的影响。充放电测试、循环伏安和交流阻抗测试结果表明：当Cr₃₊的掺杂量为x=0.1时(LiCr_0.1Ni_0.45Mn_1.45O₄)正极材料的性能最好,0.1C、0.5C、1C、2C及5C的首次放电比容量依次为131.54mAh g_-1、126.84mAh g_-1、121.28mAh g_-1、116.49mAh g_-1和96.82mAh g_-1,1C倍率下循环50次,容量保持率仍为96.5%。     

Effects of chromium doping on performance of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode material

In order to improve the cycle and rate performance of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄, LiCr_2YNi_0.5–YMn_1.5–YO₄ (0≤Y≤0.15) particles were synthesized by the sucrose-aided combustion method. The effects of Cr doping in LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ on the structures and electrochemical properties were investigated. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge test and electrochemical impedance spectrum (EIS). The results indicate that the LiCr_2YNi_0.5–YMn_1.5–YO₄ possess a spinel structure and small particle size, and LiCr_0.2Ni_0.4Mn_1.4O₄ exhibits the best cyclic and rate performance. It can deliver discharge capacities of 143 and 104 mA·h/g at 1C and 10C, respectively, with good capacity retention of 96.5% at 1C after 50 cycles.     

Effect of the impurity LixNi1−xO on the electrochemical properties of 5 V cathode material LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4

The formation of impurity Li_xNi_1−xO when synthesizing spinel LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ using solid state reaction method, and its influence on the electrochemical properties of product LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ were studied. The secondary phase Li_xNi_1−xO emerges at high temperature due to oxygen deficiency for LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ and partial reduction of Mn⁴⁺ to Mn³⁺ in LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄. Annealing process can diminish oxygen deficiency and inhibit impurity Li_xNi_1−xO. The impurity reduces the specific capacity of product, but it does not have obvious negative effect on cycle performance of product. The capacity of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ that contains Li_xNi_1−xO can deliver about 120 mAh g⁻¹.     

Synthesis and electrochemical performance of Li(Ni0.8Co0.15Al0.05)0.8(Ni0.5Mn0.5)0.2O2 with core-shell structure as cathode material for Li-ion batteries

The core-shell structure cathode material Li(Ni_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05)_0.8(Ni_0.5Mn_0.5)_0.2O₂ (LNCANMO) was synthesized via a co-precipitation method. Its applicability as a cathode material for lithium ion batteries was investigated. The core-shell particle consists of LiNi_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05O₂ (LNCAO) as the core and a LiNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ as the shell. The thickness of the LiNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂ layer is approximately 1.25 μm, as estimated by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The cycling behavior between 2.8 and 4.3 V at a current rate of 18 mA g⁻¹ shows a reversible capacity of about 195 mAh g⁻¹ with little capacity loss after 50 cycles. High-rate capability testing shows that even at a rate of 5 C, a stable capacity of approximately 127 mAh g⁻¹ is retained. In contrast, the capacity of LNCAO rapidly decreases in cyclic and high rate tests. The observed higher current rate capability and cycle stability of LNCANMO can be attributed to the lower impedance including charge transfer resistance and surface film resistance. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) indicates that LNCANMO had a much improved oxygen evolution onset temperature of approximately 251 °C, and a much lower level of exothermic-heat release compared to LNCAO. The improved thermal stability of the LNCANMO can be ascribed to the thermally stable outer shell of LiNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂, which suppresses oxygen release from the host lattice and not directly come into contact with the electrolyte solution. In particular, LNCANMO is shown to exhibit improved electrochemical performance and is a safe material for use as an electrode for lithium ion batteries.     

Study of synthesis and electrochemical properties of spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.2Ti0.3O4 by different methods

Two spinel LiNi_0.5Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ samples were successfully synthesized by the sol-gel method using chemicals LiAc·2H₂O, Mn(Ac)₂·2H₂O, Ni(Ac)₂·4H₂O and Ti(OCH₃)₄ as reactants. When reactants are calcined in air, a sample of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ (1), which contains Mn³⁺ and Mn⁴⁺ ions, is obtained. The sample of LiNi_0.5 Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ (2), which contains only Mn⁴⁺ ions, is obtained when reactants are calcined in an oxygen atmosphere. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), galvanostatic charge-discharge test and cyclic voltammogram test were employed to investigate the two samples. XRD results show that there is a small shift towards a larger diffraction angle for peaks of the LiNi_0.5Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ (2) sample. SEM indicates that the two samples exhibit polyhedral shapes. The cyclic voltammogram test demonstrates that reduction-oxidation reactions take place at different voltages for the two samples. The prepared sample of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ with Mn³⁺ ions exhibits excellent cycle performance at different current rates. Its discharge capacity is 133.9 mAh/g at 0.1C.     

Effect of annealing treatment on electrochemical property of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 spinel

LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 was prepared under different cooling conditions. The electrochemical properties of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 prepared under different cooling conditions were investigated. The results show that LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 synthesized with or without annealing treatment has similar X-ray diffraction patterns that can be indexed to cubic spinel structure. The mass loss occurring above 650℃ during the heating process can be mostly gained during the cooling process. LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 synthesized with an annealing treatment exhibits almost one voltage plateau at around 4.7 V and higher capacity with a quick fading upon cycling, whereas LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 synthesized without annealing treatment shows two voltage plateaus at around 4.1 and 4.7 V and superior capacity retention upon cycling both at rates of 1/7C and 1 C, though the capacity is not high.     

Surface modification of LiNi<Subscript>1/3</Subscript>Co<Subscript>1/3</Subscript>Mn<Subscript>1/3</Subscript>O<Subscript>2</Subscript> with Cr<Subscript>2</Subscript>O<Subscript>3</Subscript> for lithium ion batteries

Cr 2 O 3-coated LiNi 1/3 Co 1/3 Mn 1/3 O 2 cathode materials were synthesized by a novel method. The structure and electrochemical properties of prepared cathode materials were measured using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), charge-discharge tests, cyclic voltammetry (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The measured results indicate that surface coating with 1.0 wt% Cr 2 O 3 does not affect the LiNi 1/3 Co 1/3 Mn 1/3 O 2 crystal structure (α-NaFeO 2 ) of the cathode material compared to the pristine material, the surfaces of LiNi 1/3 Co 1/3 Mn 1/3 O 2 samples are covered with Cr 2 O 3 well, and the LiNi 1/3 Co 1/3 Mn 1/3 O 2 material coated with Cr 2 O 3 has better electrochemical performance under a high cutoff voltage of 4.5 V. Moreover, at room temperature, the initial discharging capacity of LiNi 1/3 Co 1/3 Mn 1/3 O 2 material coated with 1.0 wt.% Cr 2 O 3 at 0.5C reaches 169 mAh·g 1 and the capacity retention is 83.1% after 30 cycles, while that of the bare LiNi 1/3 Co 1/3 Mn 1/3 O 2 is only 160.8 mAh·g 1 and 72.5%. Finally, the coated samples are found to display the improved electrochemical performance, which is mainly attributed to the suppression of the charge-transfer resistance at the interface between the cathode and the electrolyte.     

Effects of Na+ doping on crystalline structure and electrochemical performances of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode material

Pristine LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ and Na-doped Li_0.95Na_0.05Ni_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ cathode materials were synthesized by a simple solid-state method. The effects of Na⁺ doping on the crystalline structure and electrochemical performance of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ cathode material were systematically investigated. The samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, FT-IR, CV, EIS and galvanostatic charge/discharge tests. It is found that both pristine and Na-doped samples exhibit secondary agglomerates composed of well-defined octahedral primary particle, but Na⁺ doping decreases the primary particle size to certain extent. Na⁺ doping can effectively inhibit the formation of Li_xNi_1–xO impurity phase, enhance the Ni/Mn disordering degree, decrease the charge-transfer resistance and accelerate the lithium ion diffusion, which are conductive to the rate capability. However, the doped Na⁺ ions tend to occupy 8a Li sites, which forces equal amounts of Li⁺ ions to occupy 16d octahedral sites, making the spinel framework less stable, therefore the cycling stability is not improved obviously after Na⁺ doping.     

Washing effect on properties of LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 cathode material by ethanol solvent

Different LiNi_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05O₂ cathode materials were washed by ethanol solvent. Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES), Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) spectrum, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), charge–discharge test and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to evaluate the elemental contents, structures, morphologies and electrochemical properties of samples. The results show that ethanol washing can remove effectively the synthetic residues LiOH/Li₂O on the freshly-prepared LiNi_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05O₂ and make the sample much more resistant to H₂O and CO₂, without destroying its bulk structure, surface morphology and electrochemical performances. Moreover, the discharge specific capacity and cycle performance of LiNi_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05O₂ after storage in air with a relative humidity of 80% for three months are improved by immediate ethanol washing.     

Effects of synthesis conditions on the structural and electrochemical properties of layered LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode material via oxalate co-precipitation method

The uniform layered LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ cathode material for lithium ion batteries was prepared by using (Ni_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3)C₂O₄ as precursor synthesized via oxalate co-precipitation method in air. The effects of calcination temperature and time on the structure and electrochemical properties of the LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ were systemically studied. XRD results revealed that the optimal calcination conditions to prepare the layered LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ were 950°C for 15 h. Electrochemical measurement showed that the sample prepared under the such conditions has the highest initial discharge capacity of 160.8 mAh/g and the smallest irreversible capacity loss of 13.5% as well as stable cycling performance at a constant current density of 30 mA/g between 2.5 and 4.3 V versus Li at room temperature.     

丝网印刷氧化石墨烯对锂离子电池LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 三元正极的改性及性能影响

通过丝网印刷方法,在由LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂、导电添加剂和聚偏氟乙烯制成的电极表面涂覆了一层薄薄的氧化石墨烯。在充电截止电压为4.3 V的条件下进行了循环性能和倍率性能测试。结果表明：未改性电极在恒电流充放电测试中容量下降且极化增加,而包覆改性后电极的容量衰减程度和极化增加速度降低。这是由于氧化石墨烯涂层抑制了LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂电极和电解质之间的部分副反应,使得改性电极的循环稳定性和倍率性能显著提高,为提升LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂电极性能提供了一种环境友好且非常有效的方法。     

不同锂源对高温固相法制备NCM811正极材料储锂性能的影响

采用4种不同的锂盐(LiOH.H₂O、Li₂CO₃、LiNO₃、CH₃COOLi),以高温固相法制备了LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂正极材料。利用X射线粉末衍射(XRD)和场发射电子显微镜(FESEM)对所制LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂材料的微观结构进行了表征,发现所有合成的LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂样品尺寸均为微米级大小,具有层状结构(R-3m空间群)。电化学测试结果表明采用不同锂源制备的LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂样品的电化学性能差别很大。其中采用LiOH?H₂O为锂源,经500 °C预烧结6 h后,在800 °C下烧结16 h获得的样品锂镍混排程度最低,电化学性能最佳。例如,在0.1 C(1 C=180 mA/g)倍率下其可逆比容量高达206.2 mA.h/g,在10 C大倍率下,其可逆比容量仍保持有80.9 mA.h/g;在0.5 C倍率下100次充放电循环过程中,最高放电比容量为176.2 mA.h/g,平均放电比容量为140.1 mA.h/g。动力学及电极稳定性分析发现,LiOH?H₂O制备的样品的电化学可逆性最好,Li^₊扩散系数最大,充放电循环过程中结构稳定性最好。     

Electrochemical properties of spinel compound LiNi_（0.5）Mn_（1.2）Ti_（0.3）O_4 as cathode materials for lithium ion batteries

The electrochemical properties of spinel compound LiNi0.5Mn1.2Ti0.3O4 were investigated in this study.The chemicals LiAc·2H2O,Mn(Ac)2·2H2O,Ni(Ac)2·4H2O,and Ti(OCH3)4 were used to synthesize LiNi0.5Mn1.2Ti0.3O4 by a simple sol-gel method.The discharge capacity of the sample reached 134 mAh/g at a current rate of 0.1C.The first and fifth cycle voltammogram almost overlapped,which showed that the prepared sample LiNi0.5Mn1.2Ti0.3O4 had excellent good cycle performance.There were two oxidation peaks at 4.21 V and 4.86 V,and two reduction peaks at 4.55 V and 3.88 V in the cycle voltammogram,respectively.By electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and its fitted result,the lithium ion diffusion coefficient was measured to be approximately 7.76 × 10?11 cm2/s.     

Enhanced cycling stability of Mg–F co-modified LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2–yMgyO2–zFz for lithium-ion batteries

The layered LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2–yMg_yO_2–zF_z (0≤y≤0.12, 0≤z≤0.08) cathode materials were synthesized by combining co-precipitation method and high temperature solid-state reaction, with the help of the ball milling, to investigate the effects of F–Mg doping on LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂. Compared with previous studies, this doping treatment provides substantially improved electrochemical performance in terms of initial coulombic efficiency and cycle performance. The LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.11Mg_0.09O_1.96F_0.04 electrode delivers an high capacity retention of 98.6% during the first cycle and a discharge capacity of 189.7 mA·h/g (2.8–4.4 V at 0.2C), with the capacity retention of 96.3% after 100 cycles. And electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) results show that Mg–F co-doping decreases the charge-transfer resistance and enhances the reaction kinetics, which is considered to be the major factor for higher rate performance. It is demonstrated that LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.11Mg_0.09O_1.96F_0.04 is a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries for excellent electrochemical properties.     

Effect of a surface treatment for LiNi<Subscript>1/3</Subscript>Co<Subscript>1/3</Subscript>Mn<Subscript>1/3</Subscript>O<Subscript>2</Subscript> cathode material in lithium secondary batteries

LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ cathode material was surface-treated to improve its electrochemical performance. Al₂O₃ nanoparticles were coated onto the surface of LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ powder using a sol-gel method. The as-prepared Al₂O₃ nano-particle was identified as the cubic structure of Al₂O₃. XRD showed that the LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ structure was not affected by the Al₂O₃ coating. With a coating of 3 wt.% Al₂O₃ on LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂, the cyclic-life performance and rate capability were improved. However, heavier coatings (5 wt.%) on LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ resulted in a considerable decrease of the discharge capacity and rate capability. The thermal stability of LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ materials was greatly improved by the 3 wt.% Al₂O₃ coating.     

Synthesis of LiFePO4/C cathode materials through an ultrasonic-assisted rheological phase method

LiFePO₄/C active material was synthesized using an ultrasonic-assisted rheological phase method. In addition, polyvinyl butyral (PVB) was added in various concentrations to provide carbon coating on the surface of the LiFePO₄ particles for enhanced electrical conductivity. The crystal structure, morphology, and carbon coating layer of the synthesized LiFePO₄/C was analyzed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. The electrochemical performance of LiFePO₄/C, such as initial capacity, rate capability, cycling performance and EIS, were also evaluated. The synthesized particle had a size range of 100-150 nm and a carbon layer of about 8 nm. The LiFePO₄/C (5 wt% PVB) delivered an initial discharge capacity of 167.5 mAh/g at a 0.1 C rate. It also showed an excellent capacity retention ratio of 100% after the 50th charging/discharging. EIS results demonstrate that the charge transfer resistance of the sample decreases greatly by coating with 5 wt% PVB.     

Synthesis and electrochemical performances of LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 cathode materials

LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ was prepared from LiOH·H₂O and MCO₃ (M=Ni, Co, Mn) by co-precipitation and subsequent heating. XRD, SEM and electrochemical measurements were used to examine the structure, morphology and electrochemical characteristics, respectively. LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ samples show excellent electrochemical performances. The optimum sintering temperature and sintering time are 850 °C and 20 h, respectively. The LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ shows the discharge capacity of 148 mA·h/g in the range of 3.0?4.3 V at the first cycle, and the discharge capacity remains 136 mA·h/g after 30 cycles. The carbonate co-precipitation method is suitable for the preparation of LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ cathode materials with good electrochemical performance for lithium ion batteries.     

Synthesis of LiNi1/3CO1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode material via oxalate precursor

Using oxalic acid and stoichiometrically mixed solution of NiCl2, CoCl2, and MnCl2 as starting materials, the triple oxalate precursor of nickel, cobalt, and manganese was synthesized by liquid-phase co-precipitation method. And then the LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode materials for Li-ion battery were prepared from the precursor and LiOH-H2O by solid-state reaction. The precursor and LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 were characterized by chemical analysis, XRD, EDX, SEM and TG-DTA. The results show that the composition of precursor is Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3C2O4·2H2O. The product LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2, in which nickel, cobalt and manganese are uniformly distributed, is well crystallized with a-NaFeO2 layered structure. Sintering temperature has a remarkable influence on the electrochemical performance of obtained samples. LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 synthesized at 900 ℃ has the best electrochemical properties. At 0.1C rate, its first specific discharge capacity is 159.7 mA·h/g in the voltage range of 2.75-4.30 V and 196.9 mA·h/g in the voltage range of 2.75-4.50 V; at 2C rate, its specific discharge capacity is 121.8 mA·h/g and still 119.7 mA·h/g after 40 cycles. The capacity retention ratio is 98.27%.