Facile synthesis and electrochemical properties of layered Li[Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3]O2 as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries

doi:10.1007/s11706-017-0374-z

Front. Mater. Sci.

2017, Vol. 11

Issue (2) : 155-161 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11706-017-0374-z

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Facile synthesis and electrochemical properties of layered Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂ as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Yingfang ZHU¹, Jingwei YOU¹, Haifu HUANG^1,²(

), Guangxu LI^1,², Wenzheng ZHOU^1,², Jin GUO^1,²(

)

¹. Guangxi Key Laboratory for Relativistic Astrophysics, Guangxi Colleges and Universities Key Laboratory of Novel Energy Materials and Related Technology, College of Physics Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
². Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center of Structure and Property for New Energy and Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin 541004, China

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Abstract

A layered oxide Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂ was synthesized by an oxalate co-precipitation method. The morphology, structural and composition of the as-papered samples synthesized at different calcination temperatures were investigated. The results indicate that calcination temperature of the sample at 850°C can improve the integrity of structural significantly. The effect of calcination temperature varying from 750°C to 950°C on the electrochemical performance of Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂, cathode material of lithium-ion batteries, has been investigated. The results show that Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂ calcined at 850°C possesses a higher capacity retention and better rate capability than other samples. The reversible capacity is up to 178.6 mA·h·g⁻¹, and the discharge capacity still remains 176.3 mA·h·g⁻¹ after 30 cycles. Moreover, our strategy provides a simple and highly versatile route in fabricating cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

Keywords Li[Mn_1/3Ni_1/3Co_1/3]O₂ cathode material oxalate co-precipitation lithium-ion battery

Corresponding Author(s): Haifu HUANG,Jin GUO

Online First Date: 06 April 2017 Issue Date: 26 May 2017

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Yingfang ZHU,Jingwei YOU,Haifu HUANG, et al. Facile synthesis and electrochemical properties of layered Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂ as cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries[J]. Front. Mater. Sci., 2017, 11(2): 155-161.

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Fig.1 The schematic diagram of the synthetic route for Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂ materials.

Fig.2 SEM images: (a) oxalate precursor; (b)(c) Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂ compounds.

Fig.3 (a) EDS spectrum. (b) EDS maps of Ni, Co, Mn and O for Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂.

Fig.4 XRD patterns of Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂ calcined at different sintering temperatures.

Tab.1 (I₍₀₀₆₎+I₍₁₀₂₎)/I₍₁₀₁₎ ratios and lattice parameters of Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂

Fig.5 (a) Charge–discharge curves of hydrothermally synthesized Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂. (b) Discharge capacities as a function of cycle number in the voltage range of 2.7–4.5 V at 0.1 C.(c) Charge–discharge curves of S-850 at different C-rates. (d) The rate capability curves of S-850.

Fig.6 Cyclic voltammetry curves of Li[Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3]O₂ samples S-750, S-850 and S-950 in the voltage range of 2.7–4.5 V Li/Li⁺.

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