Electrochemical kinetics and cycling performance of nano Li[Li0.23Co0.3Mn0.47]O2 cathode material for lithium ion batteries

Li[Li_0.23Co_0.3Mn_0.47]O₂ cathode material was prepared by a sol–gel method. The material had a primary particle size of about 100 nm, covered by a 30 Å of Li₂CO₃ layer. The material showed promising electrochemical performance when cycled up to 3C rate. The electrochemical kinetics of the first charge was much slower than that of the second charge, due to the complex electrochemical process which involved not only Li⁺ diffusion but also release of oxygen. By taking account of this, the material was pre-charged very slowly (C/50) in the first cycle. This led to excellent electrochemical performance in the following cycles. For instance, the 1C-rate capacity increased to 168 mA h g⁻¹ after 50 cycles, comparing with the 145 mA h g⁻¹ obtained without pre-charging.     

Electrochemical Intercalation of Lithium into Graphite in Acetonitrile Solutions: The Effect of the Anion Nature

Effect of the anion nature on the cathodic intercalation of lithium into graphite is studied. The duration of a discharge process and the capacity of Li _x C₆ electrodes increase in the row Cl^– HSO₄ ^– < ClO₄ ^– < SCN^–. The highest negative potential of an Li _x C₆ electrode is reached when lithiating in an LiSCN non-aqueous solution. X-ray diffraction and microstructure analyses confirm the presence in the electrode's upper layers of predominantly layered compounds Li _x C₆A _y , where A is anion. In deep layers, the principal intercalation product is Li _x C₆.     

Raman and infrared spectra of6Li2C2O4 and7Li2C2O4

Raman and infrared spectra of polycrystalline⁶Li₂C₂O₄ and⁷Li₂C₂O₄ have been investigated in the wavenumber region from 1,800 to 40 cm^–1. The internal C₂O₄ ^–2 vibrations have been studied on the basis of a D_2h molecular structure and the correlation field splittings have been found to be about 40 cm^–1 for the stretching modes and about 15 cm^–1 for the bending modes. The external vibrations of the Li⁺ and C₂O₄ ^–2 sites have been discussed by considering the results of the factor group analysis and the⁶Li/⁷Li isotope effect on the normal vibrations.

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Raman- und Infrarot-Spektren von⁶Li₂C₂O₄ und⁷Li₂C₂O₄

Zusammenfassung Es wurdenRaman- und IR-Spektren von polykristallinem⁶Li₂C₂O₄ und⁷Li₂C₂O₄ im Bereich der Wellenzahlen von 1800 bis 40 cm^–1 untersucht. Die internen Schwingungen wurden auf der Basis einer D_2h Molekülstruktur analysiert. Für die Streckschwingungen wurde eine Korrelationsaufspaltung von etwa 40 cm^–1 gefunden, für die Deformationsschwingungen etwa 15 cm^–1. Die Diskussion der externen Schwingungen von Li⁺ und C₂O₄ ^–2 erfolgte unter Berücksichtigung der Resultate der Faktorgruppenanalyse und des⁶Li/⁷Li Isotopeneffekts auf die Normalschwingungen.

     

Photoelectron spectra and electronic structure of derivatives of imidazoline

We have obtained for the first time the photoelectron spectra (PES) of 20 diamagnetic and paramagnetic derivatives of imidazole. On the basis of calculations in the MNDO approximation, analysis of the vibrational structure, and comparisons in a series we have interpreted the bands in the range 7–11 eV. In the nitroxyl radicals of 3-imidazoline the highest occupied molecular orbital is the _NO ^* orbital, having also a contribution on the C⁴ atom. On introducing N-oxide groups there is a considerable rearrangement of the electronic structure of the radicals. In the PES of the nitroxyl radicals of 3-imidazoline-3-oxide there is multiplet splitting of the ionization band of the n_o·MO, amounting to 0.3–0.4 eV. Replacement of the methyl groups on the C² atom by methoxyl groups leads to an increase in the interactions of the unshared pairs of the O atoms of the nitronium and nitroxyl groups, while the same replacement on the C⁵ atoms leads to a considerable decrease in this interaction. When the substituent on the N¹ atom in derivatives of 3-imidazoline-3-oxide is varied the energy of ionization of the _C-NO MO decreases in the series: CH₃ < H OH < O < NO.Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 8, pp. 1769–1777, August, 1990.     

The quenching of vibrationally excited N 2 + ions by various neutrals

Using a selected ion flow tube, the quenching of the vibrational excitation of N ₂ ⁺ (X, v0) by Ne, N₂, O₂, NO, and CO₂ was investigated, and the following thermal quenching rate coefficients, k_q, were obtained respectively (all in units of 10^–10 cm³ sec^–1): 0.045, 5, 1.2, 0.3, 1. For the charge transfer of N ₂ ⁺ with O₂, NO, and CO₂, the respective rate coefficients (in units of 10^–10 cm³ sec^–1) 0.5, 3, and 7 were obtained independently of whether N ₂ ⁺ (X) was vibrationally excited or not.     

Structure and spectra of 1,3,2-dioxaphospholenes. 1. Microwave spectra of 2-chloro-4,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaphospholene and its isotopomers in the ground and excited vibrational states

The microwave spectrum of 2-chloro-4,5-dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxaphospholene (1) was studied in the frequency range from 7 to 53 GHz. Rotational transitions of the parent molecule in the ground and eleven excited vibrational states and those of its mono-substituted ³⁷Cl, ¹³C_Me, and ¹³C_Cycle isotopomers in the ground vibrational state were identified. Rotational constants and partial r _s-structure were obtained. The quartic centrifugal distortion constants, dipole moment components _a = 3.8D and _c = 0.24D (the total dipole moment is 3.81D), and the ³⁵Cl quadrupole coupling constants were determined for the parent molecule. The fine structure of the microwave transitions in the parent molecule was analyzed under the assumption of noninteracting methyl groups. The height of the barrier to internal rotation (V ₃₀ = V ₀₃ = 665 cm^–1) and the frequency of torsional vibrations ( = 167 cm^–1) were found. The frequencies of two lowest vibrational modes corresponding to deformation vibrations of the five-membered ring were estimated (100 cm^–1) from the relative intensities of rotational transitions for different vibrational states.     

Extraktions-Flammenabsorptionsbestimmung von Spurenverunreinigungen in Salzen

Zusammenfassung Spurenverunreinigungen von Fe, Cu, Pb, Ni, Co, Cd, Zn wurden in KH₂PO₄, KNa-Tartrat, BaCl₂, CaCl₂, Citronensäure, Li₂CO₃, Na₂CO₃, K₂CO₃, BaCO₃ und CaCO₃ durch Flammenatomabsorption nach Extraktionsanreicherung mit Diethylammonium-N,N-diethyldithiocarbamat/MIBK bestimmt. Der Einfluß der Salz-matrix auf die Extraktion und Bestimmung der Elementspuren wurde untersucht. Die Methode erlaubt die Bestimmung von 5 · 10^–6–5 · 10^–7% der Elemente mit guter Präzision und Richtigkeit (rel. Standardabweichung 2–7%).

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Extraction flame atomic-absorption determination of microtraces in salts

Summary The trace content of Fe, Cu, Pb, Ni, Co, Cd, Zn in KH₂PO₄, KNa-tartrate, BaCl₂, CaCl₂, citric acid, Li₂CO₃, Na₂CO₃, K₂CO₃, BaCO₃ and CaCO₃ is determined by flame atomic-absorption spectrometry after preceding preconcentration of the traces using the extraction system diethylammonium-N,N-diethyldithiocarbamate/ MIBK. The influence of the salt matrix on the extraction and determination of the traces was investigated. The method permits the determination of 5·10^–6–5·10^–7% of the elements with good precision and accuracy (relative standard deviation 2–7%).

     

Effects of alkali-metal cations on nitrate-ion N-O bond force constants in ionic melts

Measured frequencies from pure nitrate liquids have been used to calculate the force constants for the nitrate ion and the M⁺-NO₃ ^– systems (M⁺ = Li⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Rb⁺, and Cs⁺) by a matrix successive-approximation method based on perturbation theory in dependent coordinates. The valency force constants K_q for the N-O bonds are increased by comparison with free NO ₃ ^– . The N-O bond strengthening is not adequately explained by cation-anion interaction because there is electron-density transfer mainly by the mechanism within the NO ₃ ^– . Correction for the vibrational parameters of the interacting particles confirms the previously demonstrated acid-base mechanism for the cation-anion interaction in liquids containing nitrate.Translated from Teoreticheskaya i Éksperimental'naya Khimiya, Vol. 25, No. 2, pp. 230–234, March–April, 1989.     

Mechanism of the monomolecular thermal decomposition of 1,5- and 2,5-disubstituted tetrazoles

The kinetic parameters of the thermal decomposition of several pairs of 1(2)-R-5-R-disubstituted tetrazoles have been determined using the manometric method. The isomers differ only by the position of the substituents linked with the heterocyclic nitrogen atom. The activation entropies are equal to ca. +8 cal mol^–1 K^–1, the activation energies range from 39 to 48 kcal mol^–1. A linear correlation between the logarithms of the rate constants of decomposition of the isomers has been established. The limiting stages of the stepwise mechanism of the monomolecular decomposition, which determines the experimental rates of nitrogen evolution, include the reversible formation followed by decomposition of intermediate azidoazomethines in the case of 1,5-disubstituted tetrazoles and azodiazo compounds for isomeric 2,5-disubstituted tetrazoles. The enthalpies of formation of R(N₃)C=NR (R = Me, Ph), C₂H₃(N₃)C=NMe and increments _f H°[C_d–(C)(N₃)], _f H°[C_d-(C_b)(N₃)], and _f H°[C_d–(C_d)(N₃)] have been estimated.Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 9, pp. 2209–2215, September, 1996.     

Die Kristallstruktur von Li2GeO3

Zusammenfassung Die Kristallstruktur von Li₂GeO₃ wird mit Hilfe dreidimensionalerFourier-Synthesen und nach der Methode der kleinsten Quadrate bestimmt. Li₂GeO₃ ist isotyp mit Li₂SiO₃ und enthält [GeO₃]^2–-Ketten (Zweiereinfachkette). Die Gitterparameter der rhombischen Elementarzelle (C _2v ¹² –Cmc2₁) betragen:a=9,63₀,b=5,46₅ undc=4,85₀ Å. Als mittlere interatomare Abstände wurden erhalten: Ge–O=1,74 und Li–O=2,01 Å.

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The crystal structure of Li₂GeO₃ has been determined by means of 3-dimensional Fourier syntheses and least-squares method. Li₂GeO₃ is isostructural with Li₂SiO₃, containing [GeO₃]^2–-chains (Zweiereinfachkette). The lattice parameters of the orthorhombic cell (C _2v ¹² –Cmc2₁) are:a=9,63₀;b=5,46₅ andc=4,85₀ Å. The average interatomic distances are found to be: Ge–O=1,74 and Li–O=2,01 Å.

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Ab initio predictions of the molecular structures and harmonic vibrational frequencies of Ga2O2 isomers

The potential energy surface of Ga₂O₂ is examined at the SCF and MP2 levels employing basis set of triple- plus double polarization quality. Four stationary points located at the SCF level are characterized via their Hessian index. Electron correlation is important for the energy ordering and splitting of the isomers. For example, two minimum energy structures, a cyclicD _2h form and a linear Ga-O-Ga-O, separated by 25.69 kcal/mol at the SCF level have an energy difference of only 1.70 kcal/mol at the MP2 levels. Our computed harmonic vibrational frequency at 962 cm^–1 for the Ga-O-Ga-O minimum structure in in good agreement with the experimental predicted value of 967 cm^–1.     

Zinc(II) Hydration in Aqueous Solution: A Raman Spectroscopic Investigation and An ab initio Molecular Orbital Study of Zinc(II) Water Clusters

Raman spectra of aqueous Zn(II)–perchlorate solutions were measured over broad concentration (0.50–3.54 mol-L^–1) and temperature (25–120°C) ranges. The weak polarized band at 390 cm^–1 and two depolarized modes at 270 and 214 cm^–1 have been assigned to ₁(a _1g), ₂(e _g), and ₅(f _2g) of the zinc–hexaaqua ion. The infrared-active mode at 365 cm^–1 has been assigned to ₃(f _1u). The vibrational analysis of the species [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ⁺ ] was done on the basis of O _h symmetry (OH₂ as point mass). The polarized mode ₁(a _1g)-ZnO₆ has been followed over the full temperature range and band parameters (band maximum, full width at half height, and intensity) have been examined. The position of the ₁(a _1g)-ZnO₆ mode shifts only about 4 cm^–1 to lower frequencies and broadens by about 32 cm^–1 for a 95°C temperature increase. The Raman spectroscopic data suggest that the hexaaqua–Zn(II) ion is thermodynamically stable in perchlorate solution over the temperature and concentration range measured. These findings are in contrast to ZnSO₄ solutions, recently measured by one of us, where sulfate replaces a water molecule of the first hydration sphere. Ab initio geometry optimizations and frequency calculations of [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ⁺ ] were carried out at the Hartree–Fock and second-order Møller–Plesset levels of theory, using various basis sets up to 6-31 + G*. The global minimum structure of the hexaaqua–Zn(II) species corresponds with symmetry T _h. The unscaled vibrational frequencies of the [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ⁺ ] are reported. The unscaled vibrational frequencies of the ZnO₆, unit are lower than the experimental frequencies (ca. 15%), but scaling the frequencies reproduces the measured frequencies. The theoretical binding enthalpy for [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ⁺ ] was calculated and accounts for ca. 66% of the experimental single-ion hydration enthalpy for Zn(II).Ab initio geometry optimizations and frequency calculations are also reported for a [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ¹⁸ ] (Zn[6 + 12]) cluster with 6 water molecules in the first sphere and 12 in the second sphere. The global minimum corresponds with T symmetry. Calculated frequencies of the zinc [6 + 12] cluster correspond well with the observed frequencies in solution. The ₁-ZnO₆ (unscaled) mode occurs at 388 cm^–1 almost in perfect correspondence to the experimental value. The theoretical binding enthalpy for [Zn(OH₂) ₂ ¹⁸ ] was calculated and is very close to the experimental single ion-hydration enthalpy for Zn(II). The water molecules of the first sphere form strong hydrogen bonds with water molecules in the second hydration shell because of the strong polarizing effect of the Zn(II) ion. The importance of the second hydration sphere is discussed.     

On the energy transfer at the radiolysis of CO-H2S gas mixture

The kinetics of hydrogen formation at various amounts of H₂S /1–60%/ in the radiolysis of CO–H₂S mixture has been studied. The ratio of the reaction rate constants for reactions CO^x+COproduct and CO^x+H₂SH+SH=CO, which amounts to 5×10^–2, has been estimated. The effective activation energy of hydrogen formation /E_eff/ has been determined at various amounts of H₂S in the temperature interval 323–573 K.     

Spektroskopische Untersuchungen und Phasenbeziehungen im System Li2O−Al2O3−Cr2O3

Zusammenfassung Aus Li₂CO₃ und (Al_1–x Cr _x )₂O₃ wurde durch Festkörperreaktionen die Mischkristallreihe LiAl_1–x Cr _x O₂ hergestellt. Die thermische Stabilität der mikrokristallinen Substanzen (-NaFeO₂-Typ, Raumgruppe R3m) wurde röntgenographisch verfolgt. Die diffusen Reflexionsspektren (12 bis 30 kK, 25°C) wurden mit dem Modell der erweiterten Kristallfeldtheorie ausgewertet. Die durch Multiphononen-Struktur charakterisierten spin-erlaubten Banden ergeben für kubische MikrosymmetrieDq- undRacah-B-Werte, die im Gegensatz zur Rubinreihe nur wenig von Cr-Gehalt abhängen.Dq beruht zum Teil auf dem Einfluß von zweitnächsten Li⁺-Nachbarn, wodurch die effektive Ladung der Sauerstoff-Liganden in der Bindung größer ist. Die breite spin-verbotene Bande bei 15 kK deutet auf eine Magnon-Satellitenstruktur durch antiferromagnetische Ordnung hin.

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Optical studies and phase relations in the system Li₂O–Al₂O₃–Cr₂O₃

The series LiAl_1–x Cr _x O₂ was prepared by solid state reactions with Li₂CO₃ and (Al_1–x Cr _x )₂O₃. The thermal stability of the microcrystalline samples (-NaFeO₂ type, space group R3m) was controlled by X-ray methods. The diffuse reflectance spectra at 25 °C in the region from 12 to 30 kK were analyzed by the extended crystal field theory. From the spin-allowed peaks characterized by a multiphonon structureDq-andRacah-B-values were obtained for cubic site symmetry (neglecting trigonal distortions and spin-orbit effects) that are only slightly dependent on the Cr-content, in contrast to the ruby series.Dq is partly due to the influence of the secondnearest Li⁺-neighbours leading to a greater effective charge of the oxygen ligands in the bond. The broad spin-forbidden peak at 15 kK points to a magnon satellite structure caused by antiferromagnetic ordering.

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Basis-independent potential energy curves for the neutral diatomics of Li,Na and K evaluated by means of Hartree-Fock and different density functional potentials

Summary The solution of the Schrödinger equation for diatomic molecules when the finite element method is used gives the possibility to evaluate highly accurate basis-independent potential energy curves. In this work such types of numerically accurate potential energy curves on the HF level have been evaluated for Li₂, Na₂ and K₂ and could be used as benchmarks in the optimization of basis sets. A comparison between recent LCAO HF calculations in which extended basis sets are used and the accurate values determined in this work show that there is a difference in total energy of 4×10^–5 and 10^–3 a.u. for Li, Li₂, and Na, Na₂, respectively. Evaluated dissociation energies are, however, due to the cancellation of numerical errors in much better agreement. Further, it is found that different exchange correlation potentials for the heavier molecules such as those given by von Barth-Hedin and Vosko, Wilk and Nusair reproduce experimental properties such as dissociation energies, vibrational frequencies almost as well as those achieved with advanced CI methods. TheX potential gives accurate bond lengths for Na₂ and K₂, whereas the dissociation energies are too small.     

Reactions of photogenerated fluorine atoms with molecules trapped in solid argon. 4. Spectroscopic characteristics of β-C2H2F· radicals generated in reactions of mobile F atoms with C2H2 molecules trapped in solid argon

Reactions of mobile fluorine atoms with C₂H₂, C₂D₂, and C₂HD molecules in solid argon were studied by ESR and IR spectroscopic techniques. Highly resolved ESR spectra of the stabilized radicals CHF=^·CH, CDF=^·CD, CHF=^·CD, and CDF=^·CH were obtained for the first time. Isotropic hyperfine constants on fluorine and proton nuclei were measured. It was found that the radicals formed in the reaction F + C₂H₂ correspond to the cis--C₂H₂F^· isomer. A comparison of the measured HFC constants with the values calculated by modern quantum-chemical methods allows the identification of the isomeric form of the radical, whereas vibrational analysis of the IR absorption spectra gives unreliable results. The calculation of the energy of the radical isomers predicts that cis--C₂H₂F^· is more stable than trans--C₂H₂F^· by 1.0 kJ mol^–1.     

Die Kristallstruktur der Verbindung Li2ZnGeO4

The crystal structure of dilithiumzine orthogermanate, Li₂ZnGeO₄, has been determined and refined byFourier syntheses and least-squares, using three dimensional single-crystal data. A finalR-value of 5.7% was obtained. The monoclinic unit cell (Pn–C_s ²) with the dimensionsa=6.40,b=5.45,c=5.04 Å and =90.2° contains two formula units Li₂ZnGeO₄. The crystal structure is built up by [GeO₄] tetrahedra, which are linked together by [LiO₄] and [ZnO₄] tetrahedra. The average interatomic distances are found to be: Ge–O=1.77, Li–O=2.01 and Zn–O=1.93 Å.     

The effect of the substituents in the malonate anion and the solvent molecules on the structures of novel coordination polymers [Li2VO(R2mal)2]n

Reactions of vanadyl sulfate (VOSO₄?3H₂O) with dimethylmalonic (H₂Me₂mal = = C₃H₆(CO₂H)₂), cyclobutane-1,1-dicarboxylic (H₂cbdc = C₄H₆(CO₂H)₂), or butylmalonic acid (H₂Bumal = C₄H₁₀(CO₂H)₂) and Li₂CO₃ in a ratio of 1: 2: 2 afforded novel coordination polymers of similar compositions ([Li₂(VO)(Me₂mal)₂]_n (1), [Li₂(VO)(Me₂mal)₂(EtOH)-(H₂O)]_n (2), [Li₄(VO)₂(cbdc)₄(H₂O)₇]_n (3), and [Li₂(VO)(Bumal)₂(H₂O)_5.5]_n (4)) but different structures. The crystal structures of the compounds containing the Me₂mal^2– and Bumal^2– anions depend on the solvent nature.     

Ascorbate-induced oxidation of formate by peroxodisulfate: product yields,kinetics and mechanism

The slow reaction between peroxodisulfate and formate is significantly accelerated by ascorbate at room temperature. The products of this induced oxidation, CO₂ and oxalate (C₂O^2– ₄), were analyzed by several methods and the kinetics of this reaction were measured. The overall mechanism involves free radical species. Ascorbate reacts with peroxodisulfate to initiate production of the sulfate radical ion (SO^– ₄), which reacts with formate to produce carbon dioxide radical ion (CO^– ₂) and sulfate. The carbon dioxide radical reacts with peroxodisulfate to form CO₂ or self-combines to form oxalate. Competition occurring between these two processes determines the overall fate of the carbon dioxide radical species. As pH decreases, protonation of the carbon dioxide radical ion tends to favor production of CO₂.