Abstract
We have compared the structure, microstructure, and electrochemical characteristics of xLi2MnO3e(1-x) Li(Mn0.375Ni0.375Co0.25)O2 (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 1.0) thin films with their bulk cathode laminate counterparts of identical compositions. Pure Li(Mn0.375Ni0.375Co0.25)O2 as well as the synthesized composite films partially transform into cubic spinel structure during chargeedischarge cycling. In contrast, such layered to spinel phase transformation has only been identified in bulk cathode laminates with x ≥ 0.75. At a current density 0.05 mAcm-2, the discharge capacity of Li(Mn0.375Ni0.375Co0.25)O2 thin film was measured to be ~60 μAhcm-2. The discharge capacity (~217 mAhcm-2) was markedly improved in x~0.5 composite thin film. The capacity retention after 20 charge discharge cycles are improved in composite films; however, their capacity fading could not be eliminated completely.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 114-120 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Solid State Sciences |
Volume | 37 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS.
Funding
The research work was partially supported by the equipment grant from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Bonn, Germany. One of the authors, Mr. C. Ghanty, would also like to acknowledge CSIR (CSIR letter No.: 10-2(5)/2007(ii)-E.U.II dt. 15.05.2008 ), Govt. of India for providing him a Research Fellowship under CSIR-NET scheme.
Funders | Funder number |
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CSIR-NET | |
Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung |
Keywords
- Integrated cathode material
- Lithium rechargeable battery
- Phase transitions
- Solegel processes
- Thin film