A quantum-chemical study of Li-Ni oxides as a cathode material for secondary lithium-ion batteries

Xi Bing He*, Lu Qi, Yin Jie Wang, Xiang Yun Wang

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Abstract

The Li-Ni oxides as a cathode material for secondary lithium-ion batteries is studied by using the Hartrre-Fock method for periodic systems. The average open-circuit voltage of LiC6/LiNiO2 battery is calculated and compared with that experimentally observed. Our calculations reveal that the negative electric charge donated by a Li atom after its intercalation in NiO2 is mainly transferred to O. Only a small part (ca. 20%) is populated to Ni. Its influence on the Jahn-Teller effect is discussed. The possible migration pathways for Li+ ion in Li0.5NIO 2 crystal are studied. The shift of energy bands caused by Li intercalation is observed by comparison of the calculated density of states for NiO2 and LiNiO2, and is used for explanation of their electric conductivity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)807-812
Number of pages6
JournalChinese Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
Volume19
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Energy bands
  • Lithium-nickel oxides
  • Migration
  • Open-circuit voltage
  • ab initio calculation

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