Layered xLiMO2·(1−x)Li2M′O3 electrodes for lithium batteries: a study of 0.95LiMn0.5Ni0.5O2·0.05Li2TiO3

The electrochemical properties of 0.95LiMn_0.5Ni_0.5O₂·0.05Li₂TiO₃ have been investigated as part of a study of xLiMO₂·(1−x)Li₂M^′O₃ electrode systems for lithium batteries in which M=Co, Ni, Mn and M^′=Ti, Zr, Mn. The data indicate that the electrochemically inactive Li₂TiO₃ component contributes to the stabilization of LiMn_0.5Ni_0.5O₂ electrodes, which improves the coulombic efficiency of Li/xLiMn_0.5Ni_0.5O₂·(1−x)Li₂TiO₃ cells for x<1. The 0.95LiMn_0.5Ni_0.5O₂·0.05Li₂TiO₃ electrodes provide a rechargeable capacity of approximately 175 mAh/g at 50 °C when cycled between 4.6 and 2.5 V; there is no indication of spinel formation during electrochemical cycling.     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of spinel Li4Ti5O12−x Cl x anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Li₄Ti₅O_12−x Cl _x (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3) compounds were synthesized successfully via high temperature solid-state reaction. X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy were used to characterize their structure and morphology. Cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and charge/discharge cycling performance tests were used to characterize their electrochemical properties. The results showed that the Li₄Ti₅O_12−x Cl _x (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.3) compounds were well-crystallized pure spinel phase and that the grain sizes of the samples were about 3–8 μm. The Li₄Ti₅O_11.8Cl_0.2 sample presented the best discharge capacity among all the samples and showed better reversibility and higher cyclic stability compared with pristine Li₄Ti₅O₁₂. When the discharge rate was 0.5 C, the Li₄Ti₅O_11.8Cl_0.2 sample presented the superior discharge capacity of 148.7 mAh g⁻¹, while that of the pristine Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ was 129.8 mAh g⁻¹; when the discharge rate was 2 C, the Li₄Ti₅O_11.8Cl_0.2 sample presented the discharge capacity of 120.7 mAh g⁻¹, while that of the pristine Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ was only 89.8 mAh g⁻¹.     

Synthesis of Li3Ni x V2−x (PO4)3/C cathode materials and their electrochemical performance for lithium ion batteries

Li₃Ni _x V_2?x (PO₄)₃/C (x?=?0, 0.02, 0.04 and 0.06) samples have been synthesized via an improved sol–gel method. X-ray diffraction patterns indicate that the structure of the prepared samples retains monoclinic, and the single phase has not been changed with Ni doping. From the analysis of electrochemical performance, the Li₃Ni_0.04?V_1.96(PO₄)₃/C sample exhibits the best electrochemical property. It delivers a discharge capacity of 112.1 mAh?g^?1 with capacity retention of 95.2 % over 300 cycles at 10 C rate in the range of 3.0–4.8 V; cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectra testing further prove that the electrochemical reversibility and lithium ion diffusion behavior of Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ have also been effectively improved through Ni doping.     

Two-step hydrothermal synthesis of submicron Li(1+x)Ni(0.5)Mn(1.5)O(4-δ) for lithium-ion battery cathodes (x = 0.02, δ = 0.12)

A facile two-step hydrothermal method is developed for the large-scale preparation of lithium nickel manganese oxide spinel as a cathode material for lithium ion batteries. In the reaction, nickel is introduced in a first step at neutral pH, followed by lithium insertion under base to form a product having composition Li(1.02)Ni(0.5)Mn(1.5)O(3.88). The X-ray diffraction pattern and Raman spectroscopy of the synthesized material support a cubic Fd3m structure in which Ni and Mn are disordered on the 16d Wyckoff site, necessary for good cycling characteristics. XP spectroscopy and elemental analysis confirms that Mn remains reduced in the final product (Z(Mn) = 3.82) and that two different chemical environments for Ni exist on the surface. SEM imaging shows a primary particle size of ~200 nm, and galvanostatic cycling of the material vs. Li(+/0) gives a reversible gravimetric capacity of ~120 mA h g(-1) at 1 C rate (147 mA g(-1)) with reversible cycling up to 1470 mA g(-1), supported by rapid Li(+) diffusion. The capacity fade at 1 C is substantial, 17.3% over the first 100 cycles between 3.4 and 5.0 V. However, when the voltage limits are altered, the capacity retention is excellent: nearly 100% when cycled either between 3.4 and 4.4 V (where oxygen vacancies are not electrochemically active) or 89% when cycled between 4.4 and 5.0 V (where the Jahn-Teller active Mn(4+/3+) couple is not accessed).     

SiO_x-based(0<x≤2) composites for lithium-ion batteries

Silicon(Si) materials as anode materials for applications in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) have received increasing attention.Among the Si materials,the electrochemical properties of SiO_x-based(0x≤2)composites are the most prominent.However,due to the cycling stability of SiO_x being far from practical,there are some problems,such as Iow initial coulombic efficiency(ICE),obvious volume expansion and poor conductivity.Researchers in various countries have optimized the electrochemical properties of SiO_x-based composites by means of pore formation,surface modification,and the choice of constituents.In this review,SiO_x-based composites are classified into three categories based on the valency of Si(SiO_2 composites,SiO composites and SiO_x(0x2) composites).The synthesis,morphologies and electrochemical properties of the SiO_x-based composites that are applied in LIB are discussed.Finally,the prope rties of several common SiO_x-based composites are briefly compared and the challenges faced by SiO_x-based composites are highlight.     

Recent advances in layered LiNi x CoyMn1−x−y O2 cathode materials for lithium ion batteries

Lithium cobalt oxide, LiCoO₂, has been the most widely used cathode material in commercial lithium ion batteries. Nevertheless, cobalt has economic and environmental problems that leave the door open to exploit alternative cathode materials, among which LiNi _x Co_yMn_{1 − x − y} O₂ may have improved performances, such as thermal stability, due to the synergistic effect of the three ions. Recently, intensive effort has been directed towards the development of LiNi _x Co _y Mn_{1 − x − y} O₂ as a possible replacement for LiCoO₂. Recent advances in layered LiNi _x Co_yMn_{1 − x − y} O₂ cathode materials are summarized in this paper. The preparation and the performance are reviewed, and the future promising cathode materials are also prospected.     

Improved electrochemical properties of chromium substituted in LiCr1 ? x Ni x O2 cathode materials for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries

Pristine- and chromium-substituted LiNiO₂ nanoparticles were synthesized by sol-gel method using nitrate precursor at 800?°C for 12?h. Physical properties of the synthesized product were analyzed using Fourier transform infrared, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and energy dispersive analysis X-ray. XRD studies revealed a well-defined layer structure and a linear variation of lattice parameters with the addition of chromium and no impurities. Surface morphology and particle size of synthesized materials were changed with chromium addition using SEM and TEM analyses. Assembled lithium-ion cells were evaluated for charge/discharge studies at different rates, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectra. The initial discharge capacity of LiNiO₂ cathode material was found to be 168?mA hg^?1; however, discharge capacity increased in chromium substitution. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy revealed that LiCr_0.10Ni_0.90O₂ could enhance charge transfer resistance upon cycling. The substitution of Ni with chromium, LiCr_0.10Ni_0.90O₂, had better cycle life, low irreversible capacity, and excellent electrochemical performance.     

Performance of Na0.44Mn1−xMxO2 (M = Ni,Mg; 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.44) as a cathode for rechargeable sodium ion batteries

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - The influence of partial substitution of manganese by nickel or magnesium in Na0.44MnO2on cathode performance in sodium ion batteries has been...     

Mobile ion transport pathways in (LiBr) x [(Li2O)0.6(P2O5)0.4](1−x) glasses

(LiBr) _x [(Li₂O)_0.6(P₂O₅)_0.4]_{(1 − x)} glasses with 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2 are prepared by melt quenching. Glass transition temperature (T _g), ionic conductivity (σ), and its activation energy (E _a) are determined experimentally and correlated to molecular dynamics (MD) simulations with an optimized potential, fitted to match bond lengths, coordination numbers, and ionic conductivity. Based on equilibrated MD configurations, ion transport pathways are modelled in detail by the bond valence approach to clarify the influence of the halide dopant concentration on the glass structure and its consequence for Li ion mobility. Results of experimental and computational studies are compared with our previous report on the (LiCl) _x [(Li₂O)_0.6(P₂O₅)_0.4]_{(1 − x)} system. Both T _g and σ values are higher for LiBr-doped glasses than for LiCl-doped glasses, but the effect of halide doping is unusually small.     

Low-temperature oxidation of carbon monoxide over (Mn1 − x M x )O2 (M = Co, Pd) catalysts

(Mn_{1 ? x} M _x )O₂ (M = Co, Pd) materials synthesized under hydrothermal conditions and dried at 80°C have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and adsorption and have been tested in CO oxidation under CO + O₂ TPR conditions and under isothermal conditions at room temperature in the absence and presence of water vapor. The synthesized materials have the tunnel structure of cryptomelane irrespective of the promoter nature and content. Their specific surface area is 110–120 m²/g. MnO₂ is morphologically uniform, and the introduction of cobalt or palladium into this oxide disrupts its uniformity and causes the formation of more or less crystallized aggregates varying in size. The (Mn,Pd)O₂ composition contains Pd metal, which is in contact with the MnO₂-based oxide phase. The average size of the palladium particles is no larger than 12 nm. The initial activity of the materials in CO oxidation, which was estimated in terms of the 10% CO conversion temperature, increases in the following order: MnO₂ (100°C) < (Mn,Co)O₂ (98°C) < (Mn,Co,Pd)O₂ (23°C) < (Mn,Pd)O₂ (?12°C). The high activity of (Mn,Pd)O₂ is due to its surface containing palladium in two states, namely, oxidized palladium (interaction phase) palladium metal (clusters). The latter are mainly dispersed in the MnO₂ matrix. This catalyst is effective in CO oxidation even at room temperature when there is no water vapor in the reaction mixture, but it is inactive in the presence of water vapor. Water vapor causes partial reduction of Mn⁴⁺ ions and an increase in the proportion of palladium metal clusters.     

Structural and dynamical studies of δ-Bi2O3 oxide ion conductors: IV. An EXAFS investigation of (Bi2O3)1−x(M2O3)x for M = Y,Er, and Yb

The local structural environments of Bi³⁺ and dopant cations in the fluorite-structured solid solutions (M₂O₃)_x(Bi₂O₃)_1−x (M = Y, Er, Yb) have been studied using extended X-ray absorption fine structure techniques. The results show that the BiO shell is heavily disordered with an asymmetric radial distribution function. The Bi³⁺ ion tends to be displaced from its centrosymmetric, cube center site. The first coordination shell of the dopant is comparatively ordered. Varying the dopant cation has a small effect on the local structural environment and increasing the dopant concentration causes a small increase in the degree of local order. Data obtained over a range of temperatures show that the large anisotropy in the BiO shell is attributable to static displacements from the perfect lattice sites. The degree of correlation between the thermal vibrations of the anion sublattice and those of the Bi atoms differs from that observed between those of the anion sublattice and the dopant atoms; the significance of this for ionic conductivity is discussed.     

Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Li9V3 − x Ti x (P2O7)3(PO4)2/C compounds via wet method for lithium-ion batteries

A series of Ti⁴⁺-doped Li₉V_3???x Ti _x (P₂O₇)₃(PO₄)₂/C compounds have been prepared by using wet method. X-ray diffraction measurement shows that single phase region can be expressed as x?≤?0.10. The effects of substitution of Ti for V on the electrochemical properties of Li₉V_3???x Ti _x (P₂O₇)₃(PO₄)₂ compounds have been studied. Our investigations show that Ti doping can improve the electrochemical performance. The Li₉V_2.95Ti_0.05(P₂O₇)₃(PO₄)₂/C exhibits the best cycle performance and the highest first discharge capacity of 120.7 mAh g^?1 at 0.2 C. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy indicates that the charge transfer resistance initially decreases with x and then for x?>?0.05 increases monotonically with Ti⁴⁺ content.     

Effect of hydration on conductivity of Ba4La x Ca2 − x Nb2O11 + 0.5x (x = 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2) phases

Substitution of Ca by La in initial cubic double perovskite Ba₄(Ca₂Nb₂)O₁₁[VO]₁ allowed obtaining phases with a similar structure with a lower content of structural oxygen vacancies, Ba₄(La _x Ca_{2 ? x} Nb₂)O_{11 + 0.5x} [VO]_{1 ? 0.5x} (x = 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2). The impedance technique was used to measure the temperature dependences of conductivity in the atmosphere of dry and humid air. Transport numbers determined using the EMF method in an oxygen-air and water steam concentration cells point to the predominantly hole nature of conductivity in the high-temperature region (T > 600°C) and to predominance of proton conductivity in the low-temperature region. Activation energies of hole and proton conductivity were calculated. Thermogravimetric measurements were carried out under heating from 25 to 1000°C with simultaneous mass-spectrometric determination of evolved H₂O and CO₂. The properties of the studied Ba₄(La _x Ca_{2 ? x} Nb₂)O_{11 + 0.5x} (x = 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2) phases were compared with the earlier studied Ba_{4 ? x} La _x (Ca₂Nb₂)O_{11 + 0.5x} phases with similar lanthanum content.     

Synthesis and properties of fuel cell anodes based on (La0.5 + x Sr0.5 − x )1 − y Mn0.5Ti0.5O3 − δ (x = 0–0.25, y = 0–0.03)

Results are presented of studying electrochemical properties of perovskite-like solid solutions (La_{0.5 + x} Sr_{0.5 ? x} )_{1 ? y} Mn_0.5Ti_0.5O_{3 ? δ} (x = 0–0.25, y = 0–0.03) synthesized using the citrate technique and studied as oxide anodic materials for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis is used to establish that the materials are stable in a wide range of oxygen chemical potential, stable in the presence of 5 ppm H₂S in the range of intermediate temperatures, and also chemically compatible with the solid electrolyte of La_0.8Sr_0.2Ga_0.8Mg_0.15Co_0.05O_{3 ? δ} (LSGMC). It is shown that transition to a reducing atmosphere results in a decrease in electron conductivity that produced a significant effect on the electrochemical activity of porous electrodes. Model cells of planar SOFC on a supporting solid-electrolyte membrane (LSGMC) with anodes based on (La_0.6Sr_0.4)_0.97Mn_0.5Ti_0.5O_{3 ? δ} and (La_0.75Sr_0.25)_0.97Mn_0.5Ti_0.5O_{3 ? δ} and a cathode of Sm_0.5Sr_0.5CoO_{3 ? δ} are manufactured and tested using the voltammetry technique.     

Li5SnP3 – a Member of the Series Li10+4xSn2−xP6 for x=0 Comprising the Fast Lithium-Ion Conductors Li8SnP4 (x=0.5) and Li14SnP6 (x=1)

The targeted search for suitable solid-state ionic conductors requires a certain understanding of the conduction mechanism and the correlation of the structures and the resulting properties of the material. Thus, the investigation of various ionic conductors with respect to their structural composition is crucial for the design of next-generation materials as demanded. We report here on Li₅SnP₃ which completes with x=0 the series Li_10+4xSn_2−xP₆ of the fast lithium-ion conductors α- and β-Li₈SnP₄ (x=0.5) and Li₁₄SnP₆ (x=1). Synthesis, crystal structure determination by single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction methods, as well as ⁶Li, ³¹P and ¹¹⁹Sn MAS NMR and temperature-dependent ⁷Li NMR spectroscopy together with electrochemical impedance studies are reported. The correlation between the ionic conductivity and the occupation of octahedral and tetrahedral sites in a close-packed array of P atoms in the series of compounds is discussed. We conclude from this series that in order to receive fast ion conductors a partial occupation of the octahedral vacancies seems to be crucial.     

MO(M=Cu和Ni)/TiO2/-Al2O3催化剂在CO+O2反应中的活性

采用X射线衍射(XRD),程序升温还原(TPR)等表征手段考察了TiO2改性对CuO(或NiO)在γ-Al2O3表面上分散以及还原性能的影响,同时检测了这些改性的催化剂在CO+O2反应中的活性.结果表明:TiO2的改性使得CuO和NiO在γ-Al2O3载体上的分散复杂化,产生了多种状态的氧化铜(氧化镍)物种.当负载量低于其在γ-Al2O3上的分散容量(0.56 mmol Ti4+/100 m2γ-Al2O3)时,TiO2的加入主要是抑制了CuO和NiO在γ-Al2O3载体上的分散;而当负载量远大于其分散容量时,出现了CuO和NiO在晶相TiO2(锐钛矿)上的分散.无论其负载量如何,TiO2的加入促进了CuO的还原.因此,在250℃的CO+O2反应中,改性的催化剂中具有更多的活性位,因而显示出更高的活性;相反,TiO2的改性则抑制了NiO的还原.因此,在350℃的CO+O2反应中,可还原的氧化镍的量明显少于未经改性的催化剂,导致改性催化剂的活性降低.     

Electroconductance of single-crystal Li2 + x Fe 2 − 2x 2+ Fe x 3+ (MoO4)3 (x = 0.22)

Electrophysical properties of single-crystal Li_{2 + x} Fe _{2 ? 2x} ²⁺ Fe _x ³⁺ (MoO₄)₃ (x = 0.22) are studied at 25–400°C. It is found that the conduction is of electronic nature and the conductivity equals 5 × 10^-2 S/cm at 300°C. The activation energy for the electron transport is 0.23 eV. The conductance in molybdate Li_2.22Fe _1.56 ²⁺ Fe _0.22 ³⁺ (MoO₄)₃ is markedly anisotropic.