Ex-situ activation of Li-excess layered cathode materials for high-capacity lithium ion batteries

J. Q. Zhao, R. M. Huang, H. X. He, Y. Wang

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Abstract

Ex-situ activation of Li-excess layered cathode materials has been carried out via two-step ion-exchanges and a post-annealing process, resulting in a complete phase conversion from a Li-excess layered Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 to a Li4Mn5O12-type spinel product. The newly-formed spinel material delivers an initial discharge capacity of 313.6 mAh/g at 0.1C (1C = 250 mA/g), much higher than 211.3 mAh/g from pristine Li-excess layered cathode. It can also retain a specific capacity of 197.5 mAh/g at 1C after 100 electrochemical cycles. The ion-exchange promoted phase transition contributes to remarkably improved rate capability and cycling stability of Li-excess layered cathode materials. This work sheds light on fundamental understanding of phase transitions within Li-excess layered oxides and provides a novel route for tailoring electrochemical performance of Li-excess layered cathode materials for high-capacity lithium ion batteries.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationLithium-Ion Batteries
EditorsS. Meng, K. Amine, J. Wu
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages77-86
Number of pages10
Edition22
ISBN (Electronic)9781607685395
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
EventSymposium on Lithium-Ion Batteries - 2014 ECS and SMEQ Joint International Meeting - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: Oct 5 2014Oct 9 2014

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number22
Volume64

Other

OtherSymposium on Lithium-Ion Batteries - 2014 ECS and SMEQ Joint International Meeting
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period10/5/1410/9/14

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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