Nano-sized LiMn2O4 spinel cathode materials exhibiting high rate discharge capability for lithium-ion batteries

Chen, Y; Xie, Kai; Pan, Yi; Zheng, C

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1957520

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Journal Article

Year

2011

HERO ID 1957520
In Press No
Year 2011
Title Nano-sized LiMn2O4 spinel cathode materials exhibiting high rate discharge capability for lithium-ion batteries
Authors Chen, Y; Xie, Kai; Pan, Yi; Zheng, C
Journal Journal of Power Sources
Volume 196
Issue 15
Page Numbers 6493-6497
Abstract Nano-sized LiMn2O4 spinel with well crystallized homogeneous particles (60 nm) is synthesized by a resorcinol-formaldehyde route. Micro-sized LiMn2O4 spinel with micrometric particles (1 mu m) is prepared by a conventional solid-state reaction. These two samples are characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, BET, and electrochemical methods. At current rate of 0.2C (1C= 148 mA g(-1)), a discharge capacity of 136 mAh g(-1) is obtained on the nano-sized LiMn2O4, which is higher than that of micro-sized one (103 mAh g(-1)). Furthermore, compared to the micro-sized sample, nano-sized LiMn2O4 shows much better rate capability, i.e. a capacity of 85 mAh g(-1), 63% of that at 0.2C, is realized at 60C. The excellent high rate performance of nano-sized LiMn2O4 spinel may be attributed to its impurity-free nano-sized particles, higher surface area and well crystalline. The outstanding electrochemical performances demonstrate that the nano-sized LiMn2O4 spinel will be the promising cathode materials for high power lithium-ion batteries used in hybrid and electric vehicles. Crown Copyright (C)2011 Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Doi 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2011.03.081
Wosid WOS:000292068300070
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Keyword Lithium-ion batteries; Lithium manganese oxide; High rate