Research Progress in Carbon Coating on LiFePO₄ Cathode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries

Authors

Ning ZHANG, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Yong-chang LIU, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Cheng-cheng CHEN, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Zhi-qiang ZHU, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Zhan-liang TAO, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;
Jun CHEN, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China;Follow

Corresponding Author

Jun CHEN(chenabc@nankai.edu.cn)

Abstract

Olivine-structured LiFePO₄ has been received much attention because of its flat voltage profile, low cost, abundant material supply and better environmental compatibility. However, the poor electronic and ionic conductivities have limited its application in industry. One of the best methods to improve the electrochemical performance is carbon coating. In this review, we summarize the recent developments of LiFePO₄/C cathode. Moreover, the different effects caused by coating methods and carbon sources, as well as the mechanism of carbon coating on the properties of LiFePO₄/C are reviewed.

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Keywords

LiFePO4, carbon coating, cathode, lithium ion batteries

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.13208/j.electrochem.141056

Publication Date

2015-06-28

Online Available Date

2015-06-28

Revised Date

2015-04-02

Received Date

2014-12-26

Recommended Citation

Ning ZHANG, Yong-chang LIU, Cheng-cheng CHEN, Zhi-qiang ZHU, Zhan-liang TAO, Jun CHEN. Research Progress in Carbon Coating on LiFePO₄ Cathode Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2015 , 21(3): 201-210.
DOI: 10.13208/j.electrochem.141056
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol21/iss3/2

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