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Synthesis and characterization of manganese-, nickel-, and cobalt-containing carbonate precursors for high capacity Li-ion battery cathodes

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Mn-rich transition metal (Mn, Ni, Co) carbonate precursor was precipitated as the precursor for Li- and Mn-enriched composite material used as advanced cathode for lithium-ion battery. The pH zone that favors carbonate precipitation reactions for transition metals (Co, Ni, Mn) was predicted by taking into account the chemical equilibriums between metal elements Me (Co, Ni, Mn) and ammonia bicarbonate. The physical properties of the precursor and the final lithiated cathode material were characterized in detail, and the electrochemical properties of the prepared Li1.2Ni0.12Co0.12Mn0.56O2 powder were evaluated. The study aids in understanding the precipitation and yields an optimal precipitation condition for the system.

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This work was supported by Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate, China, the Major Science and Technology Project of Hunan Province, China (2011FJ1005), and Hunan Hezong Science and Technology Co., Ltd.

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    Yanhong Xiang & Zhoulan Yin

  2. School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China

    Xinhai Li

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Xiang, Y., Yin, Z. & Li, X. Synthesis and characterization of manganese-, nickel-, and cobalt-containing carbonate precursors for high capacity Li-ion battery cathodes. J Solid State Electrochem 18, 2123–2129 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-014-2461-8

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