Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Synthesis of xLiVPO4F·yLi3V2(PO4)3/C composite as a potential cathode material for Li-ion batteries

  • Original Paper
  • Published:
Ionics Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

xLiVPO4F·yLi3V2(PO4)3/C cathode materials are prepared by a two-step carbon coating method. XRD results show that all the xLiVPO4F·yLi3V2(PO4)3/C composites (x:y ≠ 0) contain both LiVPO4F and Li3V2(PO4)3 phases, and no impurities are detected. SEM results show that the average primary size of the composites is 0.3–1 μm. All the composites show less aggregation than the single LiVPO4F/C and Li3V2(PO4)3/C samples. Electrochemical measurements show that the composites have better electrochemical performance than LiVPO4F/C. Among all the composites, 2LiVPO4F·Li3V2(PO4)3/C shows the optimal electrochemical properties. The sample possesses the specific capacities of 143.9 and 112.6 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C and 2 C rates, respectively, and shows flat discharge platforms around 4.2, 4.1, 3.7, and 3.6 V under low current rate. The sample also exhibits good cycle performance.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Tarascon JM, Armand M (2001) Issues and challenges facing rechargeable lithium batteries. Nature 414:359–367

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  2. Winter M, Besenhard JO, Spahr ME, Novak P (1998) Insertion electrode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries. Adv Mater 10:725–763

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  3. Zhou Z, Zhao JJ, Gao XP, Chen ZF, Yan J, Schleyer PV, Morinaga M (2005) Do composite single-walled nanotubes have enhanced capability for lithium storage? Chem Mater 17:992–1000

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  4. Gao XP, Bao JL, Pan GL, Zhu HY, Huang PX, Wu F, Song DY (2004) Preparation and electrochemical performance of polycrystalline and single crystalline CuO nanorods as anode materials for Li ion battery. J Phys Chem B 108:5547–5551

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  5. Zhong SK, Wu L, Liu JQ (2012) Sol–gel synthesis and electrochemical properties of 9LiFePO4·Li3V2(PO4)3/C composite cathode material for lithium ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 74:8–15

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  6. Zheng JC, Li XH, Wang ZX, Li JH, Li LJ, Wu L, Guo HJ (2009) Characteristics of xLiFePO4·yLi3V2(PO4)3 electrodes for lithium batteries. Ionics 15:753–759

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  7. Wu L, Lu JJ, Zhong SK (2013) Studies of xLiFePO4·yLi3V2(PO4)3/C composite cathode materials with high tap density and high performance prepared by sol spray drying method. J Solid State Electrochem 17:2235–2241

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  8. Wang F, Yang J, NuLi YN, Wang JL (2013) Composites of LiMnPO4 with Li3V2(PO4)3 for cathode in lithium-ion battery. Electrochim Acta 103:96–102

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  9. Wu L, Zhong SK, Lu JJ, Wei G, Wang PF, Ding H, Zheng JW, Li XW, Zhong SK (2014) Synthesis and electrochemical properties of xLiMn0.9Fe0.1PO4·yLi3V2(PO4)3/C composite cathode materials for lithium–ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 146:288–294

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. Fan JM, Yu Y, Wang Y, Wu QH, Zheng MS, Dong QF (2016) Nonaqueous synthesis of nano-sized LiMnPO4@C as a cathode material for high performance lithium ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 194:52–58

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  11. Barker J, Saidi MY, Swoyer JL (2003) Electrochemical insertion properties of the novel lithium vanadium fluorophosphate, LiVPO4F. J Electrochem Soc 150:A1394–A1398

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  12. Liu ZM, Wang JX, Peng WJ, Fan YL, Li XH, Wang ZX, Guo HJ (2015) A new route for graphene wrapping LiVPO4F/C nano composite toward superior lithium storage property. J Alloys Compd 639:496–503

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  13. Sun XF, Xu YL, Jia MR, Ding P, Liu YH, Chen K (2013) High performance LiV0.96Mn0.04PO4F/C cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. J Mater Chem A 1:2501–2507

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  14. Xiong ZQ, Zhang GQ, Xiong JQ, Yang XQ, Zhang YY (2013) Modified sol–gel synthesis of nanosized LiVPO4F/C cathode material with mechanical blending assist. Mater Lett 111:214–216

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  15. Li JP, Bao A, Mo GL (2014) Effect of multi-walled carbon nanotubes on the electrochemical performance of LiVPO4F cathode material for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Solid State Sci 264:45–48

    CAS  Google Scholar 

  16. Wang JX, Li XH, Wang ZX, Guo HJ, Li Y, He ZJ, Huang B (2013) Enhancement of electrochemical performance of Al-doped LiVPO4F using AlF3 as aluminum source. J Alloys Compd 581:836–842

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  17. Lin YC, Fey GTF, Wu PJ, Chang JK, Kao HM (2013) Synthesis and electrochemical properties of xLiFePO4·(1-x)LiVPO4F composites prepared by aqueous precipitation and carbothermal reduction. J Power Sources 244:63–71

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  18. Wang JX, Wang ZX, Li XH, Guo HJ, Wu XW, Zhang XP, Xiao W (2013) xLi3V2(PO4)3·LiVPO4F/C composite cathode materials for lithium ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 8:224–229

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Fan YL, Liu ZM, Hu QY, Li XH, Wang ZX, Guo HJ, Wang JX (2015) Synthesis and performance of xLiVPO4F-yLi3V2(PO4)3 composites as cathode materials for lithium ion batteries. Ceram Int 41:13891–13895

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  20. Wang L, Li X, Jiang X, Pan F, Wu F (2010) Wet coordination method to prepare carbon-coated Li3V2(PO4)3 cathode material for lithium ion batteries. Solid State Sci 12:1248–1252

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  21. Qiao YQ, Wang XL, Mai YJ, Xia XH, Zhang J, Gu CD, Tu JP (2012) Freeze-drying synthesis of Li3V2(PO4)3/C cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. J Alloys Compd 536:132–137

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  22. Qiao YQ, Tu JP, Mai YJ, Cheng LJ, Wang XL, Gu CD (2011) Enhanced electrochemical performances of multi-walled carbon nanotubes modified Li3V2(PO4)3/C cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. J Alloys Compd 509:7181–7185

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  23. Wang L, Li ZC, Xu HJ, Zhang KL (2008) J studies of Li3V2(PO4)3 additives for the LiFePO4-based Li ion batteries. Phys Chem C 112:308–312

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  24. Liang SQ, Cao XX, Wang YP, Hu Y, Pan AQ, Cao GZ (2016) Uniform 8LiFePO4·Li3V2(PO4)3/C nanoflakes for high-performance Li-ion batteries. Nano Energy 22:48–58

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  25. Zhang JF, Shen C, Zhang B, Zheng JC, Peng CL, Wang XW, Yuan XB, Li H, Chen GM (2014) Synthesis and performances of 2LiFePO4·Li3V2(PO4)3/C cathode materials via spray drying method with double carbon sources. J Power Sources 267:227–234

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  26. Yang MR, Ke WH, Wu SH (2007) Improving electrochemical properties of lithium iron phosphate by addition of vanadium. J Power Sources 165:646–650

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  27. Gao C, Liu H, Liu GB, Zhang J, Wang W (2013) High-rate performance of xLiFePO4·yLi3V2(PO4)3/C composite cathode materials synthesized via polyol process. Mater Sci Eng B 178:272–276

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  28. Zheng JC, Li XH, Wang ZX, Niu SS, Liu DR, Wu L, Li LJ, Li JH, Guo HJ (2010) Novel synthesis of LiFePO4-Li3V2(PO4)3 composite cathode material by aqueous precipitation and lithiation. J Power Sources 195:2935–2938

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgments

This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51574168, 51574170, and 51404156), Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China (BK20141231), and Science and Technology Plan Projects of Suzhou, China (SYG201512).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. School of Iron and Steel, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, People’s Republic of China

    Shengkui Zhong, Wei Hong, Xiaoping Zhang, Jiequn Liu, Yunxiang Li, Yanling Shi & Ling Wu

Authors
  1. Shengkui Zhong
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Wei Hong
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Xiaoping Zhang
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Jiequn Liu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Yunxiang Li
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. Yanling Shi
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  7. Ling Wu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Ling Wu.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Zhong, S., Hong, W., Zhang, X. et al. Synthesis of xLiVPO4F·yLi3V2(PO4)3/C composite as a potential cathode material for Li-ion batteries. Ionics 23, 813–819 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-016-1875-y

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Revised:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11581-016-1875-y

Keywords

Search

Navigation