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Preparation of layered high nickel cobalt-free LiNi0.8Mn0.17Fe0.03O2 cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

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With the rapid development of the global economy, energy crisis and environmental protection problems are in urgent need of solution. And the development of energy-saving and new energy vehicles is an inevitable trend to improve the energy structure, alleviate the conflict between oil supply and demand, and improve the living environment of human beings. Layered high nickel material is considered as one of the most promising cathode materials for power batteries because of its high energy density, high platform potential and good rate capability. However, it has problems such as high dependence on cobalt resources and poor cycling stability. In this paper, the preparation of layered high nickel cobalt-free cathode materials is investigated. Because Fe element has the advantages of large reserves and low price. At the same time, Fe makes the layered structure of the positive electrode more stable. In this paper, LiNi0.8Mn0.17Fe0.03O2 (Li/TM = 1.01, 1.03, 1.05) materials with different Li/TM ratios were prepared by solid-phase method to investigate the effects of different Li/TM ratios on the structural and electrochemical properties of LiNi0.8Mn0.17Fe0.03O2 materials. The results show that the materials synthesized with different Li/TM ratios have a layered structure. When the Li/TM ratio is 1.03, the crystal structure is the best and the degree of Li/Ni mixing is the least. The electrochemical performance study shows that the synthesized materials have the optimal electrochemical performance at the Li/TM ratio of 1.03. The electrochemical behavior during lithium embedding/delithiation was also investigated by quasi-in situ XRD, dQ/dV and CV tests. This study will provide some reference and guidance for the development and application of next-generation low-cost cobalt-free lithium-ion batteries.

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The Major Science and Technology Special Program of Yunnan Province (202202AG050003), the Applied Basic Research Plan of Yunnan Province (202101AS070020, 202201AT070184, 202101BE070001-016), the High-level Talent Introduction Scientific Research Start Project of KUST (20190015) are gratefully acknowledged.

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Su, Y., Zhu, B., Zhang, Y. et al. Preparation of layered high nickel cobalt-free LiNi0.8Mn0.17Fe0.03O2 cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. Braz. J. Chem. Eng. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43153-024-00446-y

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