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Enhanced electrochemical properties of Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 with ZrF4 surface modification as cathode for Li-ion batteries

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The amorphous ZrF4 layer with various concentrations coated Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 cathodes were synthesized by using the chemical deposition technology. The combinations of XRD, SEM and TEM results indicated that the nanoparticles ZrF4 layer was successfully covered on the surface of the Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 particles. Compared to the pristine Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2, the cathodes after ZrF4 coating demonstrated the obviously enhanced electrochemical properties. The 2 wt% ZrF4-coated Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 delivered a high capacity retention of 91.9% after 100 cycles at 0.5 C, much higher than that (84.5%) of the uncoated sample. Besides, the discharge capacity of 2 wt% ZrF4-coated Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 was approximately 20.0 mAh g−1 larger than that of the pristine Li1.20[Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 at various current densities. The EIS analysis indicated the remarkably enhanced electrochemical properties of the surface-modified electrode was ascribed to the fact that the ZrF4 coating layer could restrict the side reaction between cathodes with electrolyte and protect the cathode surface from HF corrosion, further accelerate the Li+ diffusion rate in the cathode.

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This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei University of Technology (Grant No. 15YCKLQ004).

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    Yuxiang Zuo, Bing Huang, Changmei Jiao, Rongguan Lv & Guangchuan Liang

  2. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, 224051, China

    Yuxiang Zuo, Bing Huang, Changmei Jiao & Rongguan Lv

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Zuo, Y., Huang, B., Jiao, C. et al. Enhanced electrochemical properties of Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13]O2 with ZrF4 surface modification as cathode for Li-ion batteries. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 29, 524–534 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-017-7943-x

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