Preparation and performance of LiNi0. 8Co0.2O2 cathode material based on Co-substituted α-Ni（OH）2 precursor

Co-substituted α-Ni（OH）2 was synthesized by a novel microwave homogeneous precipitation method in the presence of urea. LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 cathode material was synthesized by calcining Co-substituted α-Ni（OH）2 precursor and LiOH·H2O at 900℃for 10 h in flowing oxygen. XRD, FTIR, FESEM and electrochemical tests were used to study the physical and the electrochemical performances of the materials. The results show that the prepared LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 compound has a good layered hexagonal structure. Moreover, the LiNi0.8Co0.2O2cathode material demonstrates stable cyclability with a high initial specific discharge capacity of 183.9 mAh/g. The good electrochemical performance could be attributed to the uniform distribution of Ni^2＋ and Co^2＋ ions in the crystal structure and a minimal cation mixing in LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 host structure.     

Storage Characteristics of LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1 X)Mn_(0.1-X)O_2 (X=0,0.03,0.06) Cathode Materials for Lithium Batteries

1 Results LiNi0.8Co0.1 xMn0.1-xO2 cathodes with x=0,0.03 and 0.06 were prepared by firing a mixture of stoichiometric amounts of LiOH·H2O and coprecipitated Ni0.8Co0.1 xMn0.1-x(OH)2 at 800 ℃ for 15 h.Using these powders,their storage characteristics upon exposure to air and electrolytes at 90 ℃ were compared before charging and after charging to 4.3 V with a variation of the storage time.As the Co content (x) increased in the cathode,both the Ni2 content in the lithium 3a sites,and the contents of the LiOH and Li2CO3 impurity phases decreased.In particular,changes in the oxidation state of the Ni and Mn ions after 4.3 V charging upon storage at 90 ℃ were monitored using X-ray absorption near edge spectra (XANES),and Ni4 was found to reduce to Ni3 while the oxidation state of the predominant Mn4 did not change.However,residual Mn3 ions in the cathodes dissolved into the electrolytes.Moreover,the cathodes stored at 90 ℃ for 7 days were transformed into a spinel phase (Fd3m),regardless of the Co content.In an effort to resolve this dissolution problem,Al2O3 and Co3(PO4)2 nanoparticles were coated onto the cathode (LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2) with the highest amounts of metal dissolution at 90 ℃.The results showed that the Co3(PO4)2-coated cathode exhibited greatly decreased metal dissolution and decreased its irreversible capacity by 5%,compared with a bare and Al2O3-coated cathodes.     

Ce-doped LiNi1/3Co（1/3-x/3）Mn1/3Cex/3O2 cathode materials for use in lithium ion batteries

LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 and Ce-doped LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode materials were synthesized by a co-precipitation method and solid phase synthesis and characterized using X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM).The results indicated that the resultant cathode materials with different Ce content all had a good layer structure and high crystallinity.Electrochemical performance testing of the cathode materials showed that the discharge capacity increased with increasing Ce content while the initial reversible capacity attenuation decreased with Ce doping.When the Ce content of the cathode materials is x=0.2,and the current charge and discharge rate is a constant 0.2 C,the discharge capacity maintained 91% of its initial capacity after cycling 50 times.     

Comparative study of LiNiO2, LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 and LiNi0.75Al0.25O2 for lithium-ion batteries

The comparative study of LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 and LiNi0.75Al0.25O2 was carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and electrochemical methods. The results show that Co and Al doping suppress the phase transition during charge-discharge. The experiments indicate that LiNi0.75Al0.25O2 has the better cycle-ability and over-charge resistance comparing with LiNi0.8Co0.2O2. The interfacial behavior was studied by use of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results show that LiNi0.75Al0.25O2 has a slightly larger polarization character than LiNi0.8Co0.2O2.     

Study on the electronic structure of nickel hydroxide by quantum chemical DV-Xα calculation

The electronic structures of atom clusters NiTO12H12^2＋ and NiTO12H9^- of β-Ni（OH）2 were calculated by quantum chemical DV-Xα method. By analyzing the state densities, orbital populations, net charges and electric charge density differences of the selected clusters, it was indicated that β-Ni（OH）2was not typical ionic crystal, and the bonds between Ni and O atoms had obvious covalent characteristics. The bonds between H atom and other atoms in the crystal structure were weaker, which ensured that H atoms can easily deintercalate and intercalate into β-Ni（OH）2. The structure of β-Ni（OH）2 was not changed by moderate de-intercalation of H atoms. However, with the excessive de-intercalation of H atoms, the structure of β-Ni（OH）2 changed and the electrochemical active properties were reduced.     

Facile synthesis of nanostructured LiFePO4/C cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

Nanostructured LiFePO4/C cathode material was prepared by FePO4·2H2O/C precursor by in situ restriction reaction.The synthesized LiFePO4/C cathode material presents a narrow distribution of nano-sized particles and exhibits an excellent electrochemical property with various rates.The facile synthesis route for the preparation of nano-sized LiFePO4 material has the particular advantage of simple synthesis process and low synthesis cost.     

Optimizing the Synthetic Conditions of LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2 from a Carbonate Co-precipitation Method

1 Introduction As a promising cathode material for lithium ion batteries,LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 attracted intensive attentions.Owing to high specific capacity,long circle life and excellent safety,it may be an alternative candidate for LiCoO2.As a complex composite,however,it is difficult to synthesize phase-pure LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 by a simple mixed calcination method[1].From this concern,carbonate co-precipitation method,which can prepare homogeneous LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 with typical layered structure,becomes more and more popular.Much work have been carried out to optimize the reaction parameters during co-precipitating,such as temperature,feed rate and molar ratio,and acquired remarkable fruits[2].But there are few reports on investigating the morphology under various concentration of chelating agent.In this paper,metal carbonate sediments (generally called precursor) with various morphologies were prepared and electrochemical characteristics were discussed as well.     

Application prospects of high-voltage cathode materials in all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries

All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries are lithiumion batteries with solid-state electrolytes instead of liquid electrolytes.They are hopeful in solving the safety problems of lithium-ion batteries,once their large capacity and long life are achieved,they will have broad application prospects in the field of electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage.The working potential window of solid electrolytes is wider than that of liquid electrolytes,so high-voltage cathode materials could be used in all-solidstate lithium-ion batteries to get higher energy density and larger capacity by elevating the working voltage of the batteries.The spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4material,layered Li–Ni–Co–Mn–O cathode materials and lithium-rich cathode materials can be expected to be applied to all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries as cathode materials due to their highvoltage platforms.In this review,the electrochemical properties and structures of spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4material,layered Li–Ni–Co–Mn–O cathode materials and lithiumrich cathode materials are introduced.More attentions are paid on recent research progress of conductivity and interface stability of these materials,in order to improve their compatibility with solid electrolytes as cathode materials in all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries and fully improve the properties of all-solid-state batteries.Finally,the existing problems of their application in all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries are summarized,the main research directions are put forward and their application prospects in all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries are discussed.     

Influence of thermal-decomposition temperatures on structures and properties of V2O5 as cathode materials for lithium ion battery

Submicron spherical V2O5 particles with a uniform size and a lower crystallinity were successfully synthesized by a chemical precipitationthermal decomposition technique using the commercial V2O5 powders as starting material. The crystal structure and grain morphology of samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD) and scanning electron microscopy(SEM), respectively. Electrochemical testing such as discharge–charge cycling(CD) and cyclic voltammetry(CV) were employed in evaluating their electrochemical properties as cathode materials for lithium ion battery. Results reveal that the crystallinity and crystalline size of V2O5 particles increased when the thermal-decomposition temperature increased from 400 ℃ to 500 ℃, and their adhesiveness was also synchronously increased. This indicate that the thermaldecomposition temperature palyed a significant influence on electrochemical properties of V2O5 cathodes. The V2O5 sample obtained at 400 ℃ delivered not only a high initial discharge capacity of 330 m A h g-1and also the good cycle stability during 50 cycles due to its higher values ofα in crystal structure and better dispersity in grain morphology.     

Investigation on the electrochemical activation process of Li1.20Ni 0.32Co0.004Mn0.476O2

The lithium-rich layered oxides are one of the most attractive cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.Here,two types of Li1.20Ni0.32Co0.004Mn0.476O2 were synthesized using Li2CO3 and LiOH as lithium sources.An electrochemical activation process occurs in Li1.2Ni0.32Co0.004Mn0.476O2 prepared from Li2CO3(LLO-1),while no obvious activation in Li1.2Ni0.32Co0.004Mn0.476O2 prepared from LiOH(LLO-2) is observed.Via advanced scanning transmission electron microscopy(STEM),we found that Li2MnO3-like structure is rich in the surface region of LLO-2.The study provides a direct explanation for the electrochemical activation of lithium-rich materials.The sample with more LiMO2-like phase at the surface region shows a better cycling performance.It is likely that more LiMO2-like phase at the surface region could stabilize the interface and improve the cycling performance of the Li-rich cathode materials.     

In Situ XRD and XAS Investigation of Cathode Materials in Li-ion Battery

1 Results Lithium ion batteries have been widely used in modern portable electronics,such as cellular phones and notebook computers,because of their low cost,long life,and high energy density.In the lithium ion batteries,the cathode provides lithium ion source and plays a critical role to determinate the performance of battery.Lithium transition metal oxides have been investigated as active cathode materials due to their high potential versus Li/Li and large proportion of the lithium ions can be inserted/extracted reversibly.It was demonstrated that spinel LiMn2O4 was successful synthesized via the co-precipitation method and exhibited favorable electrochemical performance in both the room-temperature and elevated temperature.Layer-structured Li(NiCoMn)O2 showed excellent capacity retention and good thermal stability which was a promising cathode material.In addition,the surface modification technique was also applied to improve the performance of electrodes.     

Electrochemical performance of a nickel-rich LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_2 cathode material for lithium-ion batteries under different cut-off voltages

A spherical-like Ni_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)(OH)_2 precursor was tuned homogeneously to synthesize LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_2 as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries.The effects of calcination temperature on the crystal structure,morphology,and the electrochemical performance of the as-prepared LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_2 were investigated in detail.The as-prepared material was characterized by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,laser particle size analysis,charge–discharge tests,and cyclic voltammetry measurements.The results show that the spherical-like LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_2 material obtained by calcination at 900°C displayed the most significant layered structure among samples calcined at various temperatures,with a particle size of approximately 10 μm.It delivered an initial discharge capacity of 189.2 m Ah×g~(-1) at 0.2C with a capacity retention of 94.0% after 100 cycles between 2.7 and 4.3 V.The as-prepared cathode material also exhibited good rate performance,with a discharge capacity of 119.6 m Ah×g~(-1) at 5C.Furthermore,within the cut-off voltage ranges from 2.7 to 4.3,4.4,and 4.5 V,the initial discharge capacities of the calcined samples were 170.7,180.9,and 192.8 m Ah×g~(-1),respectively,at a rate of 1C.The corresponding retentions were 86.8%,80.3%,and 74.4% after 200 cycles,respectively.     

Synthesis and Electrochemical Properties of Porous α-Co(OH)_2 and Co_3O_4 Microspheres

Both α-Co(OH)_2 and Co_3O_4 porous microspheres have been synthesized by the simple solvothermal process as well as subsequent treatment. The morphologies and structures of the as-synthesized products were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), transmission electron microscopy(TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). Both samples have spherical structures consisting of nanosheets, with similar crystallinity. The electrochemical properties of both samples were further investigated. Both samples show excellent electrochemical performances including high specific capacity, good cycling stability and rate capability. All results show that these microspheres exhibit potential applications in energy storage field.     

Tuning Li_3PO_4 modification on the electrochemical performance of nickel-rich LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_2

Surface deterioration occurs more easily in nickel-rich cathode materials with the increase of nickel content. To simultaneously prevent deterioration of active cathode materials and improve the electrochemical performance of the nickel-rich cathode material, the surface of nickel-rich LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_2 cathode material is decorated with the stable structure and conductive Li_3PO_4 by a facile method. The LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_2–1 wt%, 2 wt%, 3 wt%Li_3 PO_4 samples deliver a high-capacity retention of more than 85% after 100 cycles at 1 C under a high voltage of 4.5 V. The effect of different coating amounts(0–5 wt%) for the LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_2 cathode is analyzed in detail. Results show that 2 wt% coating of Li_3PO_4 gives better performance compared to other coating concentrations. Detailed analysis of the structure of the samples during the charge-discharge process is performed by in-situ X-ray diffraction. It is indicated that the modification for LiNi_(0.6)Co_(0.2)Mn_(0.2)O_2 cathode could protect the well-layered structure under high voltages. In consequence, the electrochemical performance of modified samples is greatly improved.     

Methods for promoting electrochemical properties of LiNil/3Col/3Mnl/3O2 for lithium-ion batteries

One popular study of the recent research is to develop the cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. As a new cathode material for lithium-ion batteries, the LiNil/3Col/3Mnl/3O2 has drawn widespread attention because of its high capacity, high cut-off voltage and high tap density. Its theoretical capacity is 277.8 mAh/g. The crystal structure of LiNil/3Col/3Mnl/3O2 is α-NaFeO 2 . The structural and morphological features of the LiNil/3Col/3Mnl/3O2 are introduced in this paper. The emphasis is to present the methods for promoting electrochemical properties. The electrochemical properties and structure characteristics are discussed. And the prospect of layered LiNil/3Col/3Mnl/3O2 is forecast in the end.     

Nonstoichiometric Li1±x Ni0.5Mn1.5O4 with different structures and electrochemical properties

Li1±xNi0.5Mn1.5O4(x=0.05,0) spinel powders were synthesized using a solid-state reaction.Their structures were characterized by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy.Their electrochemical properties for use as active cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries were measured.The LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4,Li1.05Ni0.5Mn1.5O4 and Li0.95Ni0.5Mn1.5O4 samples crystallized in Fd 3m,Fd 3m and P4332,respectively.The LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 and Li0.95Ni0.5Mn1.5O4 samples exhibited better cycle performance than the Li1.05Ni0.5Mn1.5O4 sample,while Li0.95Ni0.5Mn1.5O4 had the worst rate performance.Thus,it appears unnecessary to introduce nominal lithium nonstoichiometry in LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 electrode materials.     

Electrochemical performance of a nickel-rich LiNi<Subscript>0.6</Subscript>Co<Subscript>0.2</Subscript>Mn<Subscript>0.2</Subscript>O<Subscript>2</Subscript> cathode material for lithium-ion batteries under different cut-off voltages

A spherical-like Ni_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2(OH)₂ precursor was tuned homogeneously to synthesize LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. The effects of calcination temperature on the crystal structure, morphology, and the electrochemical performance of the as-prepared LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ were investigated in detail. The as-prepared material was characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, laser particle size analysis, charge-discharge tests, and cyclic voltammetry measurements. The results show that the spherical-like LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ material obtained by calcination at 900℃ displayed the most significant layered structure among samples calcined at various temperatures, with a particle size of approximately 10 μm. It delivered an initial discharge capacity of 189.2 mAh·g-1 at 0.2C with a capacity retention of 94.0% after 100 cycles between 2.7 and 4.3 V. The as-prepared cathode material also exhibited good rate performance, with a discharge capacity of 119.6 mAh·g-1 at 5C. Furthermore, within the cut-off voltage ranges from 2.7 to 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5 V, the initial discharge capacities of the calcined samples were 170.7, 180.9, and 192.8 mAh·g-1, respectively, at a rate of 1C. The corresponding retentions were 86.8%, 80.3%, and 74.4% after 200 cycles, respectively.     

An easy CTAB-assisted path towards bayberry-like Ni–Co–Mn ternary hydroxide with enhancing supercapacitor performance

In this study, we synthesized a bayberry-like Ni–Co–Mn ternary hydroxide with a secondary nanoneedle structure using a modified and cost-effective hydrothermal process assisted by the surfactant cetyltrimethylammonium bromide(CTAB). The incorporation of CTAB and graphene in the preparation process significantly enhances the electrochemical performance of NiCoMn–OH. The achieved results are truly impressive, with a high specific capacity of 1450 F g^-1 and an outstanding capacity retent...     

Coupling effect of the conductivities of Li ions and electrons by introducing LLTO@C fibers in the LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 cathode

To probe the coupling effect of the electron and Li ion conductivities in Ni-rich layered materials(LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2,NCA),lithium lanthanum titanate(LLTO)nanofiber and carbon-coated LLTO fiber(LLTO@C)materials were introduced to polyvinylidene difluoride in a cathode.The enhancement of the conductivity was indicated by the suppressed impedance and polarization.At 1 and 5 C,the cathodes with coupling conductive paths had a more stable cycling performance.The coupling mechanism was analyzed based on the chemical state and structure evolution of NCA after cycling for 200 cycles at 5 C.In the pristine cathode,the propagation of lattice damaged regions,which consist of high-density edge-dislocation walls,destroyed the bulk integrity of NCA.In addition,the formation of a rock-salt phase on the surface of NCA caused a capacity loss.In contrast,in the LLTO@C modified cathode,although the formation of dislocation-driven atomic lattice broken regions and cation mixing occurred,they were limited to a scale of several atoms,which retarded the generation of the rock-salt phase and resulted in a pre-eminent capacity retention.Only NiO phase“pitting”occurred.A mechanism based on the synergistic transport of Li ions and electrons was proposed.     

锂离子电池正极材料LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.2)O_2的制备与表征

用2次干燥化学共沉淀法制得高密度前驱体Ni0.8Co0.2(OH)2,使之与LiOH.H2O混合经过2个恒温阶段烧结(600℃恒温6 h、850℃恒温24 h)得到LiNi0.8Co0.2O2材料,探讨了镍源、Li/(Ni+Co)摩尔比、合成温度、合成时间等因素对产品的影响,从而优化了LiNi0.8Co0.2O2的合成工艺.所得非球形LiNi0.8Co0.2O2粉末振实密度高达2.94 g/cm3,X射线衍射分析表明该材料具有规整的层状NaFeO2结构,充放电测试表明材料具有良好的电化学性能.