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Wu K, Ran P, Wang B, Wang F, Zhao J, Zhao E. Diffusion-Optimized Long Lifespan 4.6 V LiCoO 2: Homogenizing Cycled Bulk-To-Surface Li Concentration with Reduced Structure Stress. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2308258. [PMID: 38291813 PMCID: PMC11005714 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202308258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
Abstract
Increasing the charging cut-off voltage (e.g., 4.6 V) to extract more Li ions are pushing the LiCoO2 (LCO) cathode to achieve a higher energy density. However, an inhomogeneous cycled bulk-to-surface Li distribution, which is closely associated with the enhanced extracted Li ions, is usually ignored, and severely restricts the design of long lifespan high voltage LCO. Here, a strategy by constructing an artificial solid-solid Li diffusion environment on LCO's surface is proposed to achieve a homogeneous bulk-to-surface Li distribution upon cycling. The diffusion optimized LCO not only shows a highly reversible capacity of 212 mA h g-1 but also an ultrahigh capacity retention of 80% over 600 cycles at 4.6 V. Combined in situ X-ray diffraction measurements and stress-evolution simulation analysis, it is revealed that the superior 4.6 V long-cycled stability is ascribed to a reduced structure stress leaded by the homogeneous bulk-to-surface Li diffusion. This work broadens approaches for the design of highly stable layered oxide cathodes with low ion-storage structure stress.
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- Kang Wu
- Songshan Lake Materials LaboratoryDongguan523808P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter PhysicsInstitute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials LaboratoryDongguan523808P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter PhysicsInstitute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Institute of High Energy PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
- Spallation Neutron Source Science CenterDongguanGuangdong523803P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials LaboratoryDongguan523808P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter PhysicsInstitute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
- Spallation Neutron Source Science CenterDongguanGuangdong523803P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials LaboratoryDongguan523808P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter PhysicsInstitute of PhysicsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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- Songshan Lake Materials LaboratoryDongguan523808P. R. China
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Li W, Zhao B, Bai J, Wang P, Mao Y, Xiao K, Zhu X, Sun Y. Surface Modification Driven Initial Coulombic Efficiency and Rate Performance Enhancement of Li 1.2 Mn 0.54 Ni 0.13 Co 0.13 O 2 Cathode. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301281. [PMID: 37735149 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Due to its high energy density and low cost, Li-rich Mn-based layered oxides are considered potential cathode materials for next generation Li-ion batteries. However, they still suffer from the serious obstacle of low initial Coulombic efficiency, which is detrimental to their practical application. Here, an efficient surface modification method via NH4 H2 PO4 assisted pyrolysis is performed to improve the Coulombic efficiency of Li1.2 Mn0.54 Ni0.13 Co0.13 O2 , where appropriate oxygen vacancies, Li3 PO4 and spinel phase are synchronously generated in the surface layer of LMR microspheres. Under the synergistic effect of the oxygen vacancies and spinel phase, the unavoidable oxygen release in the cycling process was effectively suppressed. Moreover, the induced Li3 PO4 nanolayer could boost the lithium-ion diffusion and mitigate the dissolution of transition metal ions, especially manganese ions, in the material. The optimally modified sample yielded an impressive initial Coulombic efficiency and outstanding rate performance.
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- Wanyun Li
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Anhui Science and Technology University, Fengyang, 233100, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
- Lu'an Branch, Anhui Institute of Innovation for Industrial Technology, Lu'an, 237100, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
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- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, Institute of Solid State Physics, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China
- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, HFIPS, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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Dong H, Jiang D, Xing S, Zhao L, Hu L, Mao J, Zhang H. Enhanced Performance of Li-Rich Manganese Oxide Cathode Synergistically Modificated by F-Doping and Oleic Acid Treatment. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2307156. [PMID: 38054793 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Even lithium-rich manganese oxides (LRMOs) are considered as promising cathode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, their commercialization is hindered mainly by the low initial Coulombic efficiency, poor cyclability and unexpected capacity fade. Here, a synergistic modification strategy by using both F doping and weak organic acid surface treatment is proposed to improve the electrochemical performances of LRMOs significantly. Optimized Li1.2 Mn0.54 Ni0.13 Co0.13 O1.95 F0.05 sample with surface oxygen vacancy defects and thin carbon coating layer exhibits profound electrochemical performances, for example, discharging capacities of 298.6 and 212.5 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C and 1 C rate, respectively. In addition, it can own an initial Coulombic efficiency of 84.4%, which is much higher than that of untreated sample. In situ X-ray diffraction analysis implies that synergistic modification can enhance the skeleton stability of LRMOs , especially at a high state of charge. Galvanostatic intermittent titration technique analysis suggests that as-developed synergistic modification can accelerate the lithium ions diffusion. Theoretical calculations reveal that substituted F and oxygen vacancy defects can diminish the diffusion energy barrier of Li+ ions. This work provides a new synergistic modification strategy to improve the comprehensive properties of LRMO cathode effectively.
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- Haotian Dong
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Henan Key Laboratory of Energy Storage Materials and Processes, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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- Key Laboratory of Polymer and Catalyst Synthesis Technology of Liaoning Province, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, 110870, P. R. China
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- School of Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, Hefei University, Hefei, 230601, P. R. China
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- State Centre for International Cooperation on Designer Low-Carbon and Environmental Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450002, P. R. China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Energy Storage Materials and Processes, Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou, 450003, China
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