Structure characteristics and electrochemical properties of LiMn₂O₄ modified by LiCoO₂

In order to improve the cycle performance of LiMn₂O₄, the modified LiMn₂O₄ was prepared by solid-state reactions using LiMn₂O₄ and LiCoO₂ as precursors. XRD and EDS were used to study the structure properties of the modified LiMn₂O₄. The electrochemical properties of the modified LiMn₂O₄ were also investigated. The results show that Li and Co atoms could insert into the LiMn₂O₄ crystal lattice and a newly formed spinel phase, modified LiMn₂O₄ was obtained. The modified LiMn₂O₄ exhibits excellent cycle ability at room and elevated temperatures compared to pure LiMn₂O₄. The improved electrochemical stability of the modified LiMn₂O₄ attributes to the entrance of Li and Co ions inserted into the spinel crystal structure.