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Accelerating Li+ intercalation kinetics through synergetic modification in Li-rich cathode

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In the pursuit of high-energy density lithium-ion battery, Li-rich Mn-based oxide cathode has gained great attention with unexpectedly high capacity, low cost and excellent thermal stability. However, the cause for the sluggish kinetics remains a mystery, hindering the application of Li-rich cathode material. Here, we reveal the interfacial instability is the driving force for the sluggish kinetics, which severely blocks the interfacial Li-ion transport and triggers fast battery failure. Through rice-husk carbon (RHC) and spinel phase modification on Li-rich Mn-based oxide Li1.2Ni0.16Mn0.56Co0.08O2 (LNMC), the poor lithium ion diffusion and interfacial degradation can be effectively prevented, delivering a high specific capacity of around 300 mAh/g and excellent rate performance. These findings provide a universal method to prepare high electrochemical performance Li-rich oxide materials.

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Through synergetic modification, the Li-rich Mn-based cathode delivers a high available capacity of 300 mAh/g via accelerated Li+ intercalation kinetics

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This research was financially supported by Zhuhai Natural Science Foundation (Grant No. ZH22017003210080PWC), Zhuhai College of Science and Technology Three Levels Talent Construction Project, and College Students’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program (202213684036).

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Wu, J., Chen, Z., Cheng, J. et al. Accelerating Li+ intercalation kinetics through synergetic modification in Li-rich cathode. J Mater Sci 58, 16785–16796 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-023-09065-3

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