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This chapter presents a review of the structural and physicochemical properties of LiFePO4 which is considered as the most advanced positive electrode for lithium-ion batteries. Depending on the synthesis, the fundamental properties can be modified because impurities poison this material. These impurities are identified, and a quantitative estimate of their concentrations is deduced from the combination of analytical methods. An optimized preparation provides materials with carbon-coated particles free of any impurity phase, insuring structural stability and electrochemical performance that justify the use of this material as a cathode element in new generation of lithium secondary batteries operating for powering hybrid electric vehicles and full electric vehicles.
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Zaghib, K., Mauger, A., Goodenough, J.B., Julien, C.M. (2012). Design and Properties of LiFePO4 Nano-materials for High-Power Applications. In: Abu-Lebdeh, Y., Davidson, I. (eds) Nanotechnology for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Nanostructure Science and Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4605-7_8
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