Abstract
Based on a distortive lattice gas model we have investigated the intercalation of ions into a host material. It is shown that an effective potential for the ions results from the intercalation-induced distortion of the host. This interaction induces a distinct peak in the current-concentration diagram. The peak reveals a droplet formation around the distorted host domains. Theoretical results agree with experimental values for LixTiS2. The ionic permselectivity effect is found to play a prominent role for the electrochemical intercalation.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 014304 |
Pages (from-to) | 143041-143046 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 2001 |