High tap density of Ni_3(PO_4)_2 coated LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2 with enhanced cycling performance at high cut-off voltage

The Li Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 is first obtained by the controlled crystallization method and then coated with Ni3(PO4)2particles. The effects of the coating on rate capability and cycle life at high cut-off voltage are investigated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and galvanostatic measurements. The element ratio of Ni:Mn:Co is tested by inductively-coupled plasma spectrometer(ICP) analysis and it testified to be 1:1:1. It is indicated that Ni3(PO4)2-coated Li Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 has an outstanding capacity retention, where 99% capacity retention is maintained after 10 cycles at 5C discharge rate between 2.7 V and 4.6 V. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS) results show that the current exchange density i0 of the coated sample is higher than that of Li Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2, which is beneficial to its electrochemical performances. All the conclusions show that the Ni3(PO4)2coating can prominently enhance the high rate performance of the Li Ni1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2, especially at high cut-off voltage.

Research on Preparation of the Composite Materials LiFePO4-Li3V2（PO4）3

The article developed a lithium iron phosphate - composite cathode material of lithium vanadium phosphate. Using X-ray diffraction （XRD）, electronic scanning electron microscopy surface （SEM）, laser particle size analyzer, carbon and sulfur analyzer, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, etc. for the prepared composites were characterized and found the material is mainly crystalline structure of lithium iron phosphate, and lithium vanadium, wherein a small amount of impurities; finer particle size of the material, the particle size distribution is narrow and uniform, smooth particle surface, wrapping in good carbon composite with other materials prepared in comparison the case has a carbon content of about optimum conductivity. To assemble the material into a cell after the 0.1C, IC, 2C when and 5C, the first discharge capacity were 160,145,127 and 109 mA·h·g^-1, after 50 cycles, the discharge capacity of 162, respectively, 144,126 and 106 mA·h·g^-1, which showed good rate characteristics and cycle characteristics.

Adjustable contrast optical target device for test of acquisition of photoelectric theodolite

A new device used to detect the low contrast target acquisition of photoelectric theodolite is designed and its reliability is experimentally demonstrated.The adjustable contrast optical target device,which can simulate the sky background luminance and a low contrast target,is established.It utilizes a big integrating sphere and a small one to simulate the luminance of the background and target respectively.Importantly,by controlling the luminous flux of the two integrating spheres,the targets and background radiance can be continuously adjustable under the condition of constant color temperature.Thus,the contrast can be controlled continuously in the range of 0%-90% and its stability is better than 1%.The biggest background luminance exceeds 60 W m-2str-1 in the spectral range of 400-800 nm.

Effects of hydrothermal temperature on formation and decoloration characteristics of anatase TiO_2 nanoparticles

This paper describes the effects of temperature on the complex intermediate processes from the precursor to the fully-crystallized anatase TiO2 nanoparticles in hydrothermal synthesis. The anatase TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized in a wide temperature range below 230°C. The composition, morphology, and methylene blue (MB) decoloration characteristics of the obtained products were investigated by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscope, X-ray photoelectron spectroscope, and scanning and transmission electron microscope. The dehydrating polycondensation of Ti(IV)-hydrates and the decomposition of (NH4)2Ti3O7 intermediates with the temperature increase lead to the direct formation of anatase TiO2 nanoparticles under the hydrothermal environments. The strong MB decoloration of the hydrothermal products obtained at the low (≤130°C) and high (≥180°C) temperatures are attributed to the adsorption of Ti(IV)-hydrates and the photocatalysis of anatase TiO2 nanoparticles, respectively.