Abstract
Li-rich layered Li1+xMnyM1-x-yO2 (or denoted xLi2MnO3·(1 - x)LiMO2, M = Ni, Co, Mn, etc.) are promising cathode materials for high energy-density Li-ion batteries. However, their commercial applications suffer from problems such as a drop in the capacity and discharge voltage during cycling. In this work, the cycling performance of a layered oxide Li1.2Ni0.13Co0.13Mn0.54O2 is improved by integration with spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 to obtain a layered-spinel composite. Characterization by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) as well as cyclic voltammetry (CV) indicates that delayed degradation of layered Li2MnO3 and the suppressed growth of LiMn2O4-like spinel are responsible for the performance improvement.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1257-1264 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 14 Jan 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |