摘要
Li Ni0.5Mn0.5O2 as a cathode material for Li-ion battery was prepared by the metal acetate decomposition method, sol–gel method, and carbonate co-precipitation method, respectively. The influences of synthesis methods on the physical and electrochemical behaviors of Li Ni0.5Mn0.5O2 were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and electrochemical tests. XRD patterns show that both the sol–gel and carbonate co-precipitation methods can form single phase of layered structure, while a trace of Ni O impurity is observed via the metal acetate decomposition method. SEM results show the as-prepared carbonate particle has a spherical morphology with an average diameter of 10 lm, consisted of primary nano-sized particles with particle diameter of200 nm. The sample prepared by the carbonate co-precipitation method exhibits the highest discharge specific capacity and the best cycling stability, which results from the steady homogeneity of precursor constant by the fixation of CO2-3group. It can deliver an initial discharge specific capacity of 186.3 m Ahág-1, and retain 170 m Ahág-1after100 cycles at a current rate of 20 m Aág-1in the voltage range of 2.5–4.7 V at 25 °C. Moreover, even at the high temperature of 55 °C, it still delivers a reversible specific capacity of 222.6 m Ahág-1with little capacity loss after 30 cycles.
Li Ni0.5Mn0.5O2 as a cathode material for Li-ion battery was prepared by the metal acetate decomposition method, sol–gel method, and carbonate co-precipitation method, respectively. The influences of synthesis methods on the physical and electrochemical behaviors of Li Ni0.5Mn0.5O2 were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and electrochemical tests. XRD patterns show that both the sol–gel and carbonate co-precipitation methods can form single phase of layered structure, while a trace of Ni O impurity is observed via the metal acetate decomposition method. SEM results show the as-prepared carbonate particle has a spherical morphology with an average diameter of 10 lm, consisted of primary nano-sized particles with particle diameter of200 nm. The sample prepared by the carbonate co-precipitation method exhibits the highest discharge specific capacity and the best cycling stability, which results from the steady homogeneity of precursor constant by the fixation of CO2-3group. It can deliver an initial discharge specific capacity of 186.3 m Ahág-1, and retain 170 m Ahág-1after100 cycles at a current rate of 20 m Aág-1in the voltage range of 2.5–4.7 V at 25 °C. Moreover, even at the high temperature of 55 °C, it still delivers a reversible specific capacity of 222.6 m Ahág-1with little capacity loss after 30 cycles.
基金
financially supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (No. 2011AA11A234)
the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51272175 and 20901058)
the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University of China (No. NCET10-0952)
