Abstract
The lithium rich cathode materials xLi 2MnO 3·(1-x)Li[Ni 1/3Mn 1/3Co 1/3]O 2 (x=0.4, 0.5, 0.6) were successfully synthesized via sol-gel method with calcination in air. The transition metal acetate, lithium acetate, and citric acid were used as raw materials. The as-prepared materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scaning electron microscopy (SEM), and electrochemical tests. The material 0.5Li2MnO3· 0.5LiNi 1/3Mn 1/3Co 1/3]O 2, which was obtained after calcination at 900 °C for 12 h, exhibited fine microstructures and good electrochemical performance. When cycled at 2.0-4.8 V with a current density of 20 mA·g -1 at room temperature, 0.5Li 2MnO 3·0.5LiNi 1/3Mn 1/3Co 1/3]O 2 delivered a initial discharge specific capacity of 260.0 mAh·g -1, and maintained a capacity of 244.7 mAh·g -1 after 40 cycles (capacity retention 94.12%).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 823-830 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Wuli Huaxue Xuebao/ Acta Physico - Chimica Sinica |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Cathode material
- Electrochemical performance
- Lithium-ion battery
- Sol-gel
- Solid solution