Effect of particle micro-structure on the electrochemical properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode material

Zexun Tang; Hongqi Ye; Xin Ma; Kai Han

doi:10.1007/s12613-021-2296-0

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Zexun Tang, Hongqi Ye, Xin Ma, and Kai Han, Effect of particle micro-structure on the electrochemical properties of LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ cathode material, Int. J. Miner. Metall. Mater., 29(2022), No. 8, pp. 1618-1626. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-021-2296-0

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Zexun Tang, Hongqi Ye, Xin Ma, and Kai Han, Effect of particle micro-structure on the electrochemical properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode material, Int. J. Miner. Metall. Mater., 29(2022), No. 8, pp. 1618-1626. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12613-021-2296-0

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Effect of particle micro-structure on the electrochemical properties of LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ cathode material

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Xin Ma E-mail: kaihan@csu.edu.cn

Kai Han E-mail: kaihan@csu.edu.cn
Received: 11 January 2021; Revised: 21 April 2021; Accepted: 22 April 2021; Available online: 23 April 2021

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Ni-rich layered material is a kind of high-capacity cathode to meet the requirement of electric vehicles. As for the typical LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ material, the particle formation is significant for electrochemical properties of the cathode. In this work, the structure, morphology, and electrochemical performance of LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ secondary particles and single crystals were systematically studied. A lower Ni²⁺/Ni³⁺ molar ratio of 0.66 and a lower residual alkali content of 0.228wt% were achieved on the surface of the single crystals. In addition, the single crystals showed a discharge capacity of 191.6 mAh/g at 0.2 C (~12 mAh/g lower than that of the secondary particles) and enhanced the electrochemical stability, especially when cycled at 50°C and in a wider electrochemical window (between 3.0 and 4.4 V vs. Li⁺/Li). The LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ secondary particles were suitable for applications requiring high specific capacity, whereas single crystals exhibited better stability, indicating that they are more suitable for use in long life requested devices.
- Ni-rich layered materials;
- single crystal;
- cathode;
- micro-structure;
- lithium-ion battery

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