Synthesis and electrochemical properties of Li4Ti5O12

The spinel compound Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ was synthesized by a solid state method. In this synthesizing process, anatase TiO₂ and Li₂CO₃ were used as reactants. The influences of reaction temperature and calcination time on the properties of products were studied. When calcination temperature was 750 °C and calcination temperature was 24 h, the products exhibited good electrochemical properties. Its discharge capacity reached 160 mAh g⁻¹ and its capacity retention was 97% at the 50th cycle when the current rate was 1 C. When current rate increased to 10 C, its first discharge capacity could reach 136 mAh g⁻¹, and its capacity retention was 85% at the 50th cycle.     

Heat treatment effect on electrochemical properties of spinel Li4Ti5O12

Anode material Li4Ti5O12 was prepared at 800℃ by a solid-state reaction, followed by heat-treatment at 600℃ for different times （0, 2, 8, and 12 h）. The effects of heat-treatment time on the particle morphology, rate-capability, and electrode kinetic process of the Li4Ti5O12 electrode, and on the lithium ion diffusion coefficient inside the Li4Ti5O12 electrode were investigated. Proper heat treatment could smoothen the particle surface of Li4Ti5O12 particles and increase the rate-capability of the electrode. Overlong heat treatment might cause particle aggregation and hence result in a poor electrode kinetic process. A sample with 8 h of heat treatment showed the best rate-capability and the lowest electrode reaction resistance. Heat treatment for 2-8 h does not significantly change the lithium ion diffusion coefficient inside the Li4Ti5O12 electrode, whereas, 12-h treatment results in a lower lithium ion diffusion coefficient.     

高分散Li4Ti5O12纳米晶的制备及电化学性能（英文）

以月桂酸为分散剂,采用溶胶-凝胶法合成颗粒尺寸为120～250nm的高分散Li4Ti5O12纳米晶。通过研究表面活性剂月桂酸的含量优化制备工艺,制备出电化学性能最佳的样品。采用XRD、FESEM、TEM、激光粒度分析仪、交流阻抗以及恒流充放电测试,对材料的物理和电化学性能进行表征。在800℃下热处理10h后的高分散性Li4Ti5O12纳米晶显示出优异的电化学性能,在1C倍率下,首次放电容量为163.3mA.h/g,50次放电循环后,放电容量无明显衰减。研究表明,高分散性Li4Ti5O12纳米晶可以缩短锂离子的扩散路径,改善样品的电化学动力过程,有效地提高其高倍率性能。     

Cr3+掺杂LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4材料的制备及性能研究

采用高温固相法合成了Cr₃₊掺杂的LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄正极材料,研究了掺杂量对材料物理性能和电化学性能的影响。利用XRD、SEM对材料的结构和形貌进行了表征,结果显示样品具有棱边清晰的尖晶石形貌。讨论了不同Cr₃₊掺杂量对LiCr_xNi_0.5-0.5xMn_1.5-0.5xO₄(x=0,0.05,0.1,0.15,0.2)正极材料性能的影响。充放电测试、循环伏安和交流阻抗测试结果表明：当Cr₃₊的掺杂量为x=0.1时(LiCr_0.1Ni_0.45Mn_1.45O₄)正极材料的性能最好,0.1C、0.5C、1C、2C及5C的首次放电比容量依次为131.54mAh g_-1、126.84mAh g_-1、121.28mAh g_-1、116.49mAh g_-1和96.82mAh g_-1,1C倍率下循环50次,容量保持率仍为96.5%。     

Characterization and electrochemical properties of carbon-coated Li4Ti5O12 prepared by a citric acid sol-gel method

Since carbon coating can effectively improve electrical wiring of Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ and thus enhance its high rate performance, a novel and simple citric acid sol-gel method for in situ carbon coating is employed in this study. The effects of the amount of the carbon source in the starting xerogel on the particle size, the resistance and the electrochemical performance of the synthesized Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ samples are systematically studied. The physical and electrochemical properties of the obtained samples have been characterized by XRD, TG-DSC, SEM, TEM, BET, A.C. impedance, galvanostatically charge-discharge and cyclic voltammetry tests. The results show that the initial amount of the carbon source in the starting xerogel is a critical factor which determines the content of the coated carbon and the pore volume, therefore governs the high rate performance of the Li₄Ti₅O₁₂/C composites. The Li₄Ti₅O₁₂/C composite with in situ carbon coating of 3.5 wt% exhibits the best electrochemical performance which delivers delithiation capacities of 143.6 and 133.5 mAh g⁻¹ with fairly stable cycling performance even after 50 cycles at 0.5C and 1C rate, respectively.     

Study of synthesis and electrochemical properties of spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.2Ti0.3O4 by different methods

Two spinel LiNi_0.5Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ samples were successfully synthesized by the sol-gel method using chemicals LiAc·2H₂O, Mn(Ac)₂·2H₂O, Ni(Ac)₂·4H₂O and Ti(OCH₃)₄ as reactants. When reactants are calcined in air, a sample of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ (1), which contains Mn³⁺ and Mn⁴⁺ ions, is obtained. The sample of LiNi_0.5 Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ (2), which contains only Mn⁴⁺ ions, is obtained when reactants are calcined in an oxygen atmosphere. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), galvanostatic charge-discharge test and cyclic voltammogram test were employed to investigate the two samples. XRD results show that there is a small shift towards a larger diffraction angle for peaks of the LiNi_0.5Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ (2) sample. SEM indicates that the two samples exhibit polyhedral shapes. The cyclic voltammogram test demonstrates that reduction-oxidation reactions take place at different voltages for the two samples. The prepared sample of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.2Ti_0.3O₄ with Mn³⁺ ions exhibits excellent cycle performance at different current rates. Its discharge capacity is 133.9 mAh/g at 0.1C.     

Porous Li4Ti5O12 anode material synthesized by one-step solid state method for electrochemical properties enhancement

A porous Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ anode material was successfully synthesized from mixture of LiCl and TiCl₄ with 70 wt% oxalic acid by a modified one-step solid state method. The anode material Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ exhibited a cubic spinel structure and only one voltage plateau occurred around 1.5 V. The initial capacity of porous Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ was 167 and 133 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.5 and 1C charge/discharge rate, respectively, and the capacity retention maintained above 98% after 200 cycles. The porous Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ structure showed promising rate performance with a capacity of 70 mAh g⁻¹ at charge/discharge 10C rate after 200 cycles. It was demonstrated that the porous structure could withstand 50C charge/discharge rate and exhibited excellent cycling stability.     

锂离子占位情况对钛酸锂结构及性能的影响

Li₄Ti₅O₁₂在快速充放电条件下具有优异的结构稳定性和高安全性,使其受到新能源汽车和储能领域的青睐。大量的研究人员已经对钛酸锂的锂离子插层过程进行了研究,研究表明放电过程中外界和位于8a位的锂离子全部转移到16c位,钛酸锂的容量受限于参与其中晶格位点和可逆锂离子的数量。然而,钛酸锂晶胞结构表明可容纳锂离子的晶格位点不止于此。锂离子可能取代Ti原子占据八面体16d位点,位于四面体48f位点,重新占据相变后空出的四面体的8a位点。本文主要综述了在Li₄Ti₅O₁₂的制备过程或成品中,通过化学或电化学方法处理后,LTO中锂离子占位情况与传统认知发生的改变及其这种变化带来的影响。同时,本文对这种变化和影响之间的内在机理展开了讨论和分析。     

Sol-gel synthesis and electrochemical performance of Li4Ti5O12/graphene composite anode for lithium-ion batteries

Li₄Ti₅O₁₂/graphene composite was prepared by a facile sol-gel method. The lattice structure and morphology of the composite were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). The electrochemical performances of the electrodes have been investigated compared with the pristine Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ synthesized by a similar route. The Li₄Ti₅O₁₂/graphene composite presents a higher capacity and better cycling performance than Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ at the cutoff of 2.5-1.0 V, especially at high current rate. The excellent electrochemical performance of Li₄Ti₅O₁₂/graphene electrode could be attributed to the improvement of electronic conductivity from the graphene sheets. When discharged to 0 V, the Li₄Ti₅O₁₂/graphene composite exhibited a quite high capacity over 274 mAh g⁻¹ below 1.0 V, which was quite beneficial for not only the high energy density but also the safety characteristic of lithium-ion batteries.     

Mechanism exploration of enhanced electrochemical performance of single-crystal versus polycrystalline LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2

Single-crystal LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂(SC-811),which offers better cycle performance compared to the polycrystalline counterpart,has received great attention.We report herein the synthesis of SC-811 with a grain size of 2-4 μm by washing and reheating method,which compares with conventional polycrystalline LiNi_0.8-Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂(PC-811).The discharge capacity of SC-811 reaches 152.1 mAh·g^-1 after 100 cyc...     

Improved capacity and rate capability of Ru-doped and carbon-coated Li4Ti5O12 anode material

Pure Li₄Ti₅O₁₂, modified Li₄Ti₅O₁₂/C, Li₄Ru_0.01Ti_4.99O₁₂ and Li₄Ru_0.01Ti_4.99O₁₂/C were successfully prepared by a modified solid-state method and its electrochemical properties were investigated. From the XRD patterns, the added sugar or doped Ru did not affect the spinel structure. The results of electrochemical properties revealed that Li₄Ru_0.01Ti_4.99O₁₂/C showed 120 and 110 mAh/g at 5 and 10 C rate after 100 charge/discharge cycles. Li₄Ru_0.01Ti_4.99O₁₂/C exhibited the best rate capability and the highest capacity at 5 and 10 C charge/discharge rate owing to the increase of electronic conductivity and the reduction of interface resistance between particles of Li₄Ti₅O₁₂.It is expected that the Li₄Ru_0.01Ti_4.99O₁₂/C will be a promising anode material to be used in high-rate lithium ion battery.     

二步煅烧法制备高振实密度钛酸锂负极材料

以Li2CO3和纳米TiO2为原料,通过二步煅烧固相反应法制备Li4Ti5O12负极材料。研究前驱体球磨以及球磨时间对合成Li4Ti5O12样品振实密度和电化学性能的影响。借助XRD、SEM、振实密度仪和充放电测试仪、电化学综合测试仪表征Li4Ti5O12材料的物理性能和电化学性能。结果表明:球磨工艺能够提高Li4Ti5O12的纯度,并有效提高其振实密度和电化学性能;球磨时间为2 h时,所得材料的振实密度达1.70 g/cm3,0.1C首次放电比容量为174 mA.h/g,5C放电比容量达124.2 mA.h/g。     

Electrolyte perspective on stabilizing LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode for lithium-ion batteries

Nickel-rich LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂(NCM811) is regarded as the promising cathode for lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).However,the challenges such as safety issues and poor cycling performance have seriously hindered its commercial applications.In order to overcome these difficulties,there has been extensive research and development of electrolyte modifications for high-energy-density LIBs with Ni-rich cathodes.Herein,this review introduces the research progress...     

Preparation and characterization of spinel Li4Ti5O12 anode material from industrial titanyl sulfate solution

Spinel Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ anode material is successfully synthesized by a solid-state method using lithium carbonate and titanium precursors which are prepared by the low cost industrial titanyl sulfate solution. The characters of H₂TiO₃ and TiO₂ precursors are determined by TG/DTA and SEM methods. TG-DAT and EDS methods show that H₂TiO₃ can absorb sulphate ions which can be present as impurities. XRD method shows that the impure phases of Li₂SO₄ and rutile TiO₂ appear in Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ synthesized by H₂TiO₃. The formation of Li₂SO₄ is identified in thermodynamics during the process of calcination. Owing to the formation of Li₂SO₄ impurity, the capacity of the Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ synthesized by H₂TiO₃ is low. One effective way that can tackle this problem is to remove the sulphur by calcining H₂TiO₃, after calcinations, the production will have a thermal treatment with Li₂CO₃. The obtained Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ shows better electrochemical performance. The specific capacities can be increased by 20 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.1, 0.5 and 1C rates.     

LiMn2O4/CNTs and LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4/CNTs Nanocomposites as High-Performance Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

The demand of higher energy density and higher power capacity of lithium(Li)-ion secondary batteries has led to the search for electrode materials whose capacities and performance are better than those available today. Carbon nanotubes(CNTs), with their unique properties such as 1D tubular structure, high electrical and thermal conductivities, and extremely large surface area, have been used as materials to prepare cathodes for Li-ion batteries. The structure and morphology of CNTs were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), and transmission electron microscopy(TEM). The functional groups on the purified CNT surface such as –COOH, –OH were characterized by Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy. The electrode materials were fabricated from LiMn2O4(LMO), doped spinel LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4, and purified CNTs via solid-state reaction. The structure and morphology of the electrode were characterized using XRD, SEM, and TEM. Finally, the efficiency of the electrode materials using CNTs was evaluated by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.     

A facile method to prepare hybrid LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4/C with enhanced rate performance

The hybrid LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄/C cathode material is prepared with a facile method of pre-mixing and post-calcination treatment for enhancing the rate performance. The physical and electrochemical properties are discussed through X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), charge-discharge measurements in test cells and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results show that the LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ particle can be partially surrounded and interconnected with each other by carbon black particles, therefore the electronic conductivity can be remarkably improved by over 5 times without degrading the spinel structure. The LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄/C composite exhibits enhanced rate capability together with cycling performance compared to LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄. EIS confirms that the significantly improved electrochemical property is due to the suppression of surface resistance and the enhanced electronic conductivity.     

Dielectric properties of iron doped calcium copper titanate, CaCu2.9Fe0.1Ti4O12

CaCu_2.9Fe_0.1Ti₄O₁₂ (CCFTO) has been prepared by a novel semi-wet route and its dielectric properties have been studied in the temperature range 300-500 K. It is found that dielectric constant (?) decreases drastically in the frequency range 100 Hz to 1 MHz. Complex plane impedance and modulus analysis was done to understand this drastic decrease in ?. Oxidation state of various ions was studied using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The decrease in the permittivity of CCFTO can be attributed to two factors: the suppression of the Ca/Cu disorder in CCFTO which is observed in CaCu₃Ti₄O₁₂ (CCTO) and the absence of the grain boundary internal barrier layer capacitance mechanism.     

Zn_2SnO_4和Zn_2Sn_(0.8)Ti_(0.2)O_4/C的制备和电化学性能(英文)

以SnCl4.5H2O、TiCl4、ZnCl2和N2H4.H2O为原料,采用水热法制备Zn2Sn0.8Ti0.2O4纳米粉体。在此基础上,以葡萄糖和水热合成的Zn2Sn0.8Ti0.2O4为原料,以碳热还原法制备Zn2Sn0.8Ti0.2O4/C复合材料。利用XRD、XPS、TEM、恒电流充放电等方法分别研究Zn2SnO4和Zn2Sn0.8Ti0.2O4/C复合材料的结构、形貌和电化学性能。同时用非原位XRD、XPS和SEM分析Zn2Sn0.8Ti0.2O4/C复合材料电极在充放电过程中的结构和形貌变化。合成的纯Zn2SnO4的首次放电容量为1670.8mA.h/g,循环40次后放电容量迅速衰减为342.7mA.h/g。而Zn2Sn0.8Ti0.2O4/C复合材料的首次放电容量为1530.0mA.h/g,循环100次后容量还保持为479.1mA.h/g,与纯Zn2SnO4、Zn2Sn0.8Ti0.2O4和Zn2SnO4/C相比,电化学性能有较大的提高。     

共沉淀法制备LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2过程中加料速度对其性能的影响

采用共沉淀法制备Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1(OH)2前驱体,与LiOH.H2O混合后在氧气气氛中焙烧得到LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2正极材料,探讨共沉淀反应过程中快速加料和慢速加料制度对前驱体形貌和LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2正极材料性能的影响。通过X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)和电化学测试对样品进行表征。结果表明:慢速加料法减小了材料的粒径,合成了平均粒径在0.5μm左右的球形Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1(OH)2前驱体,且粒径分布比较集中;所合成LiNi0.8Co0.1-Mn0.1O2正极材料具有良好的层状结构,且无杂相存在;缓慢加料法得到的样品的电化学性能有很大提高,在0.1 C、0.5 C和1 C下首次放电比容量分别达到223.5、194.3和190.7 mA.h/g,循环30次后,容量保持率为80.09%、80.80%和85.84%。