Influence of preparation method on structure, morphology, and electrochemical performance of spherical Li[Ni0.5Mn0.3Co0.2]O2

Spherical Li[Ni_0.5Mn_0.3Co_0.2]O₂ was prepared by both the continuous hydroxide co-precipitation method and continuous carbonate co-precipitation method under different calcined temperatures. The physical properties and electrochemical behaviors of Li[Ni_0.5Mn_0.3Co_0.2]O₂ prepared by two methods were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, and electrochemical measurements. It has been found that different preparation methods will result in the differences in the morphology (shape, particle size, and tap density), structure stability, and the electrochemical characteristics (shape of initial charge/discharge curve, cycle stability, and rate capability) of the final product Li[Ni_0.5Mn_0.3Co_0.2]O₂. The physical and electrochemical properties of the spherical Li[Ni_0.5Mn_0.3Co_0.2]O₂ prepared by continuous hydroxide co-precipitation is apparently superior to the one prepared by continuous carbonate co-precipitation method. The optimal sample prepared by continuous hydroxide co-precipitation at 820 °C exhibits a hexagonally ordered layer structure, high special discharge capacity, good capacity retention, and excellent rate capability. It delivers high initial discharge capacity of 175.2 mAh g^?1 at 0.2 C rate between 3.0 and 4.3 V, and the capacity retention of 98.8 % can be maintained after 50 cycles. While the voltage range is broadened up to 2.5 and 4.6 V vs. Li⁺/Li, the special discharge capacities at 0.2 C, 0.5 C, 1 C, 2 C, 5 C, and 10 C rates are as high as 214.3, 205.0, 198.3, 183.3, 160.1 and 135.2 mAh g^?1, respectively.     

A new tavorite LiTiPO<Subscript>4</Subscript>F electrode material for aqueous rechargeable lithium ion battery

Herein, we demonstrate a safe, inexpensive, and stable cycle-life aqueous rechargeable Li-ion battery system using tavorite LiTiPO₄F as anode and Li[Li_0.2Co_0.3Mn_0.5]O₂ as cathode in aqueous electrolyte using 2 M Li₂SO₄. These materials have been synthesized via a simple and an efficient method called RAPET (reaction under autogenic pressure at elevated temperature) method, and for the first time, we have evaluated the electrochemical properties of LiTiPO₄F in aqueous electrolyte. Structural and morphological features have been characterized using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy techniques, and the electrochemical studies have been investigated by using cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge/discharge studies, electrochemical impedance spectroscopic technique, potentiostatic intermittent titration techniques, and galvanostatic intermittent titration techniques. In galvanostatic charge/discharge studies, the capacity, cycle life, and columbic efficiency of LiTiPO₄F have been tested in combination with Li [Li_0.2Co_0.3Mn_0.5]O₂ cathode. In particular, LiTiPO₄F shows capacity of 82 mA h g^?1, the capacity retention was maintained 90 % even after the 45th cycle.     

Sn-doped Li<Subscript>1.2</Subscript>Mn<Subscript>0.54</Subscript>Ni<Subscript>0.13</Subscript>Co<Subscript>0.13</Subscript>O<Subscript>2</Subscript> cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries with enhanced electrochemical performance

Sn-doped Li-rich layered oxides of Li_1.2Mn_0.54-x Ni_0.13Co_0.13Sn _x O₂ have been synthesized via a sol-gel method, and their microstructure and electrochemical performance have been studied. The addition of Sn⁴⁺ ions has no distinct influence on the crystal structure of the materials. After doped with an appropriate amount of Sn⁴⁺, the electrochemical performance of Li_1.2Mn_0.54-x Ni_0.13Co_0.13Sn _x O₂ cathode materials is significantly enhanced. The optimal electrochemical performance is obtained at x = 0.01. The Li_1.2Mn_0.53Ni_0.13Co_0.13Sn_0.01O₂ electrode delivers a high initial discharge capacity of 268.9 mAh g^?1 with an initial coulombic efficiency of 76.5% and a reversible capacity of 199.8 mAh g^?1 at 0.1 C with capacity retention of 75.2% after 100 cycles. In addition, the Li_1.2Mn_0.53Ni_0.13Co_0.13Sn_0.01O₂ electrode exhibits the superior rate capability with discharge capacities of 239.8, 198.6, 164.4, 133.4, and 88.8 mAh g^?1 at 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 C, respectively, which are much higher than those of Li_1.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13O₂ (196.2, 153.5, 117.5, 92.7, and 43.8 mAh g^?1 at 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, and 5 C, respectively). The substitution of Sn⁴⁺ for Mn⁴⁺ enlarges the Li⁺ diffusion channels due to its larger ionic radius compared to Mn⁴⁺ and enhances the structural stability of Li-rich oxides, leading to the improved electrochemical performance in the Sn-doped Li_1.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13O₂ cathode materials.     

Ag/C包覆对Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2电化学性能的影响

运用共沉淀和元素化学沉积相结合的方法,制备出了具有Ag/C 包覆层的层状富锂固溶体材料Li[Li_0.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13]O₂. 通过X 射线衍射（XRD）、场发射扫描电子显微镜（SEM）、透射电子显微镜（TEM）、恒流充放电、循环伏安（CV）,电化学阻抗谱（EIS）和X 射线能量散射谱（EDS）方法,研究了Ag/C 包覆层对Li[Li_0.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13]O₂电化学性能的影响. 结果表明,Ag/C 包覆层的厚度约为25 nm,Ag/C 包覆在保持了固溶体材料α-NaFeO₂ 六方层状晶体结构的前提下,显著地改善了Li[Li_0.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13]O₂ 的电化学性能. 在2.0-4.8 V（vs Li/Li⁺）的电压范围内,首次放电（0.05C）容量由242.6 mAh·g^-1提高到272.4 mAh·g^-1,库仑效率由67.6%升高到77.4%;在0.2C倍率下,30 次循环后,Ag/C 包覆的电极材料容量为222.6 mAh·g^-1,比未包覆电极材料的容量高出14.45%;包覆后的电极材料在1C下的容量仍为0.05C下的81.3%. 循环伏安及电化学交流阻抗谱研究表明,Ag/C包覆层抑制了材料在充放电过程中氧的损失,有效降低了Li[Li_0.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13]O₂颗粒的界面膜电阻与电化学反应电阻.     

Ni-Mn共掺杂高电压钴酸锂锂离子电池正极材料

以金属硫酸盐为原料,NaOH和NH₃·H₂O为沉淀剂,用共沉淀法合成了Co_0.9Ni_0.05Mn_0.05(OH)前驱体,再进行配锂并通过高温固相法合成了Ni-Mn共掺杂高电压钴酸锂锂离子电池正极材料Li(Co_0.9Ni_0.05Mn_0.05)O₂。用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、 循环伏安(C-V)、交流阻抗(EIS)和充放电测试研究样品的晶体结构、形貌和电化学性能。结果表明Ni-Mn共掺杂正极材料Li(Co_0.9Ni_0.05Mn_0.05)O₂有优秀的电化学性能:在3.0~4.4 V和3.0~4.5 V区间,0.5C倍率下首次放电比容量分别为162 mAh·g^-1和187 mAh·g^-1,循环100次后容量保持率分别为94%和94%。     

Ni-Mn共掺杂高电压钴酸锂锂离子电池正极材料

以金属硫酸盐为原料,Na OH和NH3·H2O为沉淀剂,用共沉淀法合成了Co0.9Ni0.05Mn0.05(OH)前驱体,再进行配锂并通过高温固相法合成了Ni-Mn共掺杂高电压钴酸锂锂离子电池正极材料Li(Co0.9Ni0.05Mn0.05)O2。用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)、循环伏安(C-V)、交流阻抗(EIS)和充放电测试研究样品的晶体结构、形貌和电化学性能。结果表明Ni-Mn共掺杂正极材料Li(Co0.9Ni0.05Mn0.05)O2有优秀的电化学性能:在3.0~4.4 V和3.0~4.5 V区间,0.5C倍率下首次放电比容量分别为162.5 m Ah·g-1和185 m Ah·g-1,循环100次后容量保持率分别为94.4%和93.7%。     

Study of carbon surface-modified Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 for high-capacity lithium ion battery cathode

Carbon surface-modified Li-excess layered oxide solid solution Li[Li_0.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13]O₂ cathode is fabricated through a liquid phase route using polyvinylpyrrolidone as carbon source. X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicate that the crystal structure and the chemical states of elements for Li[Li_0.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Co_0.13]O₂ are kept after carbon surface treatment. The high-resolution transmission electron microscopy demonstrated the existence of very little carbon on the surface and the clear boundary after carbon treatment. The carbon surface-modified sample delivers a discharge capacity of 293.2 mAh?g^?1 at C/10 rate (suppose 1 C rate?=?250 mA?g^?1) and 191.6 mAh?g^?1 at 1 C rate between 2.0 and 4.8 V; the capacity retention rate is ～86 % after 70 cycles at 1 C rate. Superior electrochemical properties can be contributed to the carbon surface modification in these aspects including minimizing nanoparticle aggregation and cell polarization, increasing the electronic conductivity, suppressing the elimination of oxide ion vacancies, as well as suppressing the formation of the thick solid electrolyte interfacial layer. Moreover, the annealing process of carbon surface modification might be able to consume Li₂CO₃ impurity partly and cause the recrystallization of the surface disordered layer.     

Preparation and cycle performance at high temperature for Li[Ni0.5Co0.2Mn0.3]O2 coated with LiFePO4

Li[Ni_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3]O₂ coated with LiFePO₄ was synthesized by a co-precipitation method. It consisted of the parent Li[Ni_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3]O₂ as the core and the LiFePO₄ as the coating material, with an average particle diameter of 500 nm. The LiFePO₄-coated Li[Ni_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3]O₂ showed no large initial capacity drop in the first cycle, which generally occurred with cathode materials bearing inactive coating layers such as Al₂O₃, ZnO, and MgO. Furthermore, it presented a remarkably improved cycle retention rate of over 89% until 400 cycles at 50 °C. We suggest that the LiFePO₄ coating technique is a very effective tool to improve the cycle performance of Li[Ni_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3]O₂ at high temperatures.     

Effect of synthesis routes on the electrochemical performance of Li[Ni0.6Co0.2Mn0.2]O2 for lithium ion batteries

The cathode-active materials, layered Li[Ni_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2]O₂, were synthesized by two different routes: spray-drying and solid-state methods. The influence of synthesis routes on the crystal structure, morphology, and electrochemical performance of the samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, and charge/discharge test. As a result, both samples showed a typical hexagonal structure with a single phase. However, the difference in synthesis route resulted in the difference in morphology and electrochemical performance, such as reversible capacity and the rate capability. The initial discharge capacity of sample synthesized by spray-drying method at room temperature and 50 °C were 173.1 and 181.2 mAh g^?1, respectively, which were higher than those of 166.8 and 177.5 mAh g^?1 for sample synthesized by solid-state method. The cycling performance was also evaluated. Sample synthesized by spray-drying method exhibits a higher discharge capacity and better cycling performance than those prepared by solid-state method, even at elevated temperature.     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Li-rich Li[Ni<Subscript>0.5</Subscript>Co<Subscript>0.2</Subscript>Mn<Subscript>0.3</Subscript>]O<Subscript>2</Subscript> for pouch-typed cell

Layered transition metal oxide LiNi _x Co _y MnzO₂ cathode materials with different Li amount were successfully synthesized via co-precipitation method. Monodispersed Li[Ni_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3]O₂ and Li-rich Li_1.1[Ni_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3]O₂ spherical agglomeration consisted of secondary particles, which is favorable for the higher tap-density of materials, can be easily obtained. The pouch-typed cells with obtained materials were assembled to investigate electrochemical performance at level of full-cell. The results show that the assembled pouch-typed full-cells with Li-rich sample present higher capacity, better rate capability and cycle life.     

溶胶凝胶法合成富锂正极材料Li[Li0.2Ni0.2Mn0.6]O2及性能表征

以LiOH.H2O、Mn(CH3COO)2.4H2O和Ni(CH3COO)2.4H2O为原料,分别用柠檬酸(CA)与乙二胺四乙酸(EDTA)为配位剂,采用溶胶凝胶法结合固相烧结法制备富锂固溶体正极材料Li[Li0.2Ni0.2Mn0.6]O2。通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、激光粒度仪对所得样品的结构、形貌、粒径分布进行了表征,并测试了材料的电化学性能。采用CA配位制备的材料的电化学性能优于用EDTA配位制备的材料的电化学性能,室温下以18 mA.g-1的电流密度,在2.0~4.8 V电压范围内充放电,用CA制备的材料首次充电比容量高达324 mAh.g-1,首次库伦效率达82%;在180 mA.g-1的电流下,其可逆比容量保持在120 mAh.g-1。     

Improved electrochemical performance of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 as cathode of lithium ion battery by Co and Cr co-doping

Three samples, LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄, LiNi_0.4Mn_1.4Co_0.2O₄, and LiNi_0.4Mn_1.4Cr_0.15Co_0.05O₄, were prepared by sol–gel method and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscope, scanning electron microscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller surface area, four-probe resistance, cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and charge–discharge test. It is found that the co-doped sample LiNi_0.4Mn_1.4Cr_0.15Co_0.05O₄ exhibits an improved performance compared with the Co-doped sample LiNi_0.4Mn_1.4Co_0.2O₄ and the undoped sample LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄, especially at elevated temperature. At 25 °C, the discharge capacity of LiNi_0.4Mn_1.4Cr_0.15Co_0.05O₄ is 130 mAh g^?1 at 0.1 C and 103 mAh g^?1 at 10 C. At an elevated temperature (55 °C), its 1 C discharge capacity is 136 mAh g^?1 and maintains 95.6 % of its initial capacity after 100 cycles. Compared with the reported results of LiNi_0.4Mn_1.4Co_0.2O₄ and LiNi_0.475Mn_1.475Co_0.05O₄, the co-doped sample LiNi_0.4Mn_1.4Cr_0.15Co_0.05O₄, with least content of Co, 0.05, possesses not only the high C-rate capacity but also the structural stability. The mechanism on the electrochemical performance improvement of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ by the co-doping was discussed.     

正极材料Li(Ni0.5Mn0.5)1-xMxO2 (M=Ti，Al；x=0，0.02)电化学行为的比较研究

0IntroductionMany efforts have been made to develop newmaterials as an alternative to LiCoO2due to the rela-tively high cost and toxicity of Co.Much attention hasbeen paid to layered structure cathode materials suchas LiMnO2and LiNiO2due to their lower co…     

Electrochemical behavior of Li[Li0.2Co0.3Mn0.5]O2 as cathode material in Li2SO4 aqueous electrolyte

Layered, lithium-rich Li[Li_0.2Co_0.3Mn_0.5]O₂ cathode material is synthesized by reactions under autogenic pressure at elevated temperature (RAPET) method, and its electrochemical behavior is studied in 2?M Li₂SO₄ aqueous solution and compared with that in a non-aqueous electrolyte. In cyclic voltammetry (CV), Li[Li_0.2Co_0.3Mn_0.5]O₂ electrode exhibits a pair of reversible redox peaks corresponding to lithium ion intercalation and deintercalation at the safe potential window without causing the electrolysis of water. CV experiments at various scan rates revealed a linear relationship between the peak current and the square root of scan rate for all peak pairs, indicating that the lithium ion intercalation–deintercalation processes are diffusion controlled. The corresponding diffusion coefficients are found to be in the order of 10^?8?cm²?s^?1. A typical cell employing Li[Li_0.2Co_0.3Mn_0.5]O₂ as cathode and LiTi₂(PO₄)₃ as anode in 2?M Li₂SO₄ solution delivers a discharge capacity of 90?mA?h g^?1. Electrochemical impedance spectral data measured at various discharge potentials are analyzed to determine the kinetic parameters which characterize intercalation–deintercalation of lithium ions in Li[Li_0.2Co_0.3Mn_0.5]O₂ from 2?M Li₂SO₄ aqueous electrolyte.     

LiMO<Subscript>2</Subscript>@Li<Subscript>2</Subscript>MnO<Subscript>3</Subscript> positive-electrode material for high energy density lithium ion batteries

Li[Ni_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3]O₂ (NCM 111) is a promising alternative to LiCoO₂, as it is less expensive, more structurally stable, and has better safety characteristics. However, its capacity of 155 mAh g^?1 is quite low, and cycling at potentials above 4.5 V leads to rapid capacity deterioration. Here, we report a successful synthesis of lithium-rich layered oxides (LLOs) with a core of LiMO₂ (R-3m, M?=?Ni, Co) and a shell of Li₂MnO₃ (C2/m) (the molar ratio of Ni, Co to Mn is the same as that in NCM 111). The core–shell structure of these LLOs was confirmed by XRD, TEM, and XPS. The Rietveld refinement data showed that these LLOs possess less Li⁺/Ni²⁺ cation disorder and stronger M*–O (M*?=?Mn, Co, Ni) bonds than NCM 111. The core–shell material Li_1.15Na_0.5(Ni_1/3Co_1/3)_core(Mn_1/3)_shellO₂ can be cycled to a high upper cutoff potential of 4.7 V, delivers a high discharge capacity of 218 mAh g^?1 at 20 mA g^?1, and retains 90 % of its discharge capacity at 100 mA g^?1 after 90 cycles; thus, the use of this material in lithium ion batteries could substantially increase their energy density.

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Graphical Abstract Average voltage vs. number of cycles for the core–shell and pristine materials at 20 mA g^?1 for 10 cycles followed by 90 cycles at 100 mA g^?1

     

Origin of the irreversible plateau (4.5 V) of Li[Li0.182Ni0.182Co0.091Mn0.545]O2 layered material

Layered LiNi_0.4Co_0.2Mn_0.4O₂, Li[Li_0.182Ni_0.182Co_0.091Mn_0.545]O₂, Li[Li_1/3Mn_2/3]O₂ powder materials were prepared by rheological phase method. XRD characterization shows that these samples all have analogous structure to LiCoO₂. Li[Li_0.182Ni_0.182Co_0.091Mn_0.545]O₂ can be considered to be the solid solution of LiNi_0.4Co_0.2Mn_0.4O₂ and Li[Li_1/3Mn_2/3]O₂. Detailed information from XRD, ex situ XPS measurement and electrochemical analysis of these three materials reveals the origin of the irreversible plateau (4.5 V) of Li[Li_0.182Ni_0.182Co_0.091Mn_0.545]O₂ electrode. The irreversible oxidation reaction occurred in the first charging above 4.5 V is ascribed to the contribution of Li[Li_1/3Mn_2/3]O₂ component, which maybe extract Li⁺ from the transition layer in Li[Li_1/3Mn_2/3]O₂ or Li[Li_0.182Ni_0.182Co_0.091Mn_0.545]O₂ through oxygen release. This step also activates Mn⁴⁺ of Li[Li_1/3Mn_2/3]O₂ or Li[Li_0.182Ni_0.182Co_0.091Mn_0.545]O₂, it can be reversibly reduced/oxidized between Mn⁴⁺ and Mn³⁺ in the subsequent cycles.     

Effects of Mg,Al Co-doping into Mn site on electrochemical performance of LiNi<Subscript>0.5</Subscript>Co<Subscript>0.2</Subscript>Mn<Subscript>0.3</Subscript>O<Subscript>2</Subscript>

In order to study the influence of multiple ions doping into single-site on the structure and electrochemical properties of Ni-rich layered-structure cathode material LiNi_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3O₂, the coprecipitation of hydroxides was applied to synthesize Mg, Al co-doped cathode material LiNi_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3–x Mg_1/2x Al_1/2x O₂ (x = 0.00, 0.01, 0.02, 0.04) in this paper. Morphology and structure, kinetic parameter, impedance and electrochemical performance of the material were respectively characterized by SEM, XRD, CV, EIS and galvanostatic charge/discharge test. The results of comprehensive analysis showed that the properties of material were improved obviously when the amount of doping was 0.02. At this amount of doping, the corresponding material has smaller cation mixing, higher hexagonal ordering of layered-structure, larger Li⁺ ion diffusion coefficients which are 2.444 × 10^–10 and 4.186 × 10^–10 cm² s^–1 for Li+ intercalation and deintercalation respectively, smaller impedance which is 33.93 Ω, higher specific capacity of first-discharge which is 168.01 mA h g^–1 and higher capacity retention rate which is up to 95.06% after 20 cycles at 0.5 C (100 mA g^–1).     

The electrochemical properties of Fe- and Ni-cosubstituted Li2MnO3 via combustion method

The Co-free Li_1.20Mn_0.54Ni _x Fe _y O₂ (x/y?=?0.5, 1.0, 2.0) materials were synthesized by combustion method. The effects of the preparation condition on the structure, morphology, and electrochemical performance were investigated by X-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, charge–discharge tests, and cyclic voltammetry (CV). The results indicate that the structure and electrochemical characteristics are sensitive to the preparation condition when a large amount of Fe is included. A pure layered α-NaFeO₂ structure with R-3m space group and the discharge capacities of over 200 mAh g^?1 were observed in some as-prepared cathode materials. Particularly, the Li_1.2Mn_0.54Ni_0.13Fe_0.13O₂ prepared by mixing an excess amount of lithium and by firing at 600 °C exhibits a second discharge capacity of 264 mAh g^?1 in the voltage range of 1.5–4.8 V under current density of 30 mA g^?1 at 30 °C and discharge capacity of 223 mAh g^?1 at 2.0–4.8 V. Nevertheless, an unpleasant capacity fading was observed and is primarily ascribed to transformation from a rock-layered structure into a spinel one according to CV testing.     

Influence of annealing temperature on the electrochemical and surface properties of the 5-V spinel cathode material LiCr0.2Ni0.4Mn1.4O4 synthesized by a sol–gel technique

LiCr_0.2Ni_0.4Mn_1.4O₄ was synthesized by a sol–gel technique in which tartaric acid was used as oxide precursor. The synthesized powder was annealed at five different temperatures from 600 to 1,000 °C and tested as a 5-V cathode material in Li-ion batteries. The study shows that annealing at higher temperatures resulted in improved electrochemical performance, increased particle size, and a differentiated surface composition. Spinel powders synthesized at 900 °C had initial discharge capacities close to 130 mAh g^?1 at C and C/2 discharge rates. Powders synthesized at 1,000 °C showed capacity retention values higher than 85 % at C/2, C, and 2C rates at 25 °C after 50 cycles. Annealing at 600–800 °C resulted in formation of spinel particles smaller than 200 nm, while almost micron-sized particles were obtained at 900–1,000 °C. Chromium deficiency was detected at the surface of the active materials annealed at low temperatures. The XPS results indicate presence of Cr⁶⁺ impurity when the annealing temperature was not high enough. The study revealed that increased annealing temperature is beneficial for both improved electrochemical performance of LiCr_0.2Ni_0.4Mn_1.4O₄ and for avoiding formation of Cr⁶⁺ impurity on its surface.     

Synthesis of Li[Li0.2Ni0.2Mn0.6]O2 by radiated polymer gel method and impact of deficient Li on its structure and electrochemical properties

Layered Li[Li_0.16Ni_0.21Mn_0.63]O₂ and Li[Li_0.2Ni_0.2Mn_0.6]O₂ compounds were successfully synthesized by radiated polymer gel (RPG) method. The effect of deficient Li on the structure and electrochemical performance was investigated by means of X-ray diffraction, X-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy and electrochemical cell cycling. The reduced Ni valence in Li[Li_0.16Ni_0.21Mn_0.63]O₂ leads to a higher capacity owing to faster Li⁺ chemical diffusivity relative to the baseline composition Li[Li_0.2Ni_0.2Mn_0.6]O₂. Cyclic voltammograms (CV) and a simultaneous direct current (DC) resistance measurement were also performed on Li/Li[Li_0.16Ni_0.21Mn_0.63]O₂ and Li/Li[Li_0.2Ni_0.2Mn_0.6]O₂ cells. Li[Li_0.16Ni_0.21Mn_0.63]O₂ shows better electrochemical performance with a reversible capacity of 158 mA hg⁻¹ at 1C rate at 20 °C.