Synthesis and electrochemical properties of LiNi0.9-xCo0.1SnxO2 as cathode materials for lithium secondary batteries

LiNi_0.9-x Co_0.1Sn _x O₂ (x = 0.00, 0.02, and 0.03) were synthesized via the rheological phase reaction method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electrochemical tests. The sample of LiNi_0.9-x Co_0.1Sn _x O₂ (x = 0.02) not only shows good cycle performance but also exhibits an excellent discharge capacity of 188 mAh/g in the first cycle at a current density of 100 mA/g in the voltage range of 3.0–4.3 V. The tin doping results in reducing the resistance and increasing conductivity of LiNi_0.9-x Co_0.1Sn _x O₂. This composite oxide is promising as cathode material for lithium-ion battery.