Electrochemical Performance of YF₃-Coated Li(Li_0.22Ni_0.17Mn_0.61)O₂ Cathode Material for Li-Ion Batteries

Authors

Xin FENG
Guo-Ran LI
Shi-Hai YE
Xue-Ping GAO

Corresponding Author

Xue-Ping GAO(xpgao@nankai.edu.cn)

Abstract

The Li(Li_0.22Ni_0.17Mn_0.61)O₂ was prepared with oxalic co-precipitation and coated with an YF₃ layer by a chemical deposition method. The as-prepared and YF₃-coated Li-rich materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The results demonstrate that the as-prepared and YF₃-coated Li(Li_0.22Ni_0.17Mn_0.61)O₂ materials have a typical layered structure and are composed of sphere-like particles with a diameter of 100~200 nm. Galvanostatic charge-discharge tests show that the discharge capacity of the YF₃-coated Li(Li_0.22Ni_0.17Mn_0.61)O₂ is obviously improved. At the low current density of 60 mA.g^-1, the discharge capacity reaches 240 mAh.g^-1, and remains 220 mAh.g^-1 after 30 cycles. At the high current density of 1500 mA.g^-1, the discharge capacity still keeps 150 mAh.g^-1, showing an excellent high-rate capability. Electrochemical impedance spectra (EIS) reveal that the YF₃-coated Li(Li_0.22Ni_0.17Mn_0.61)O₂ shows lower charge-transfer resistance and diffusion impedance as compared with the as-prepared Li(Li_0.22Ni_0.17Mn_0.61)O₂.

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Keywords

Li-ion batteries, cathode material, Li-rich layered oxides, YF3-coated, high-rate capability

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.61558/2993-074X.2925

Publication Date

2012-08-28

Online Available Date

2012-02-21

Revised Date

2012-02-16

Received Date

2011-11-24

Recommended Citation

Xin FENG, Guo-Ran LI, Shi-Hai YE, Xue-Ping GAO. Electrochemical Performance of YF₃-Coated Li(Li_0.22Ni_0.17Mn_0.61)O₂ Cathode Material for Li-Ion Batteries[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2012 , 18(4): Article 8.
DOI: 10.61558/2993-074X.2925
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol18/iss4/8

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