Synthesis and characterization of mono-dispersion LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 micrometer particles for lithium-ion batteries

LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ cathode material for lithium-ion battery exhibits high capacity, but it suffers from interfacial side reactions and structural/thermodynamic instability, which leads to capacity reduction and safety problems. Cubic brick (Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1)C₂O₄·2H₂O particles with micron size are synthesized by co-precipitation method. The oxalic precursor is sintered with lithium hydroxide to obtain cubic mono-dispersion LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ micrometer particles. Structural stability, cycling performance, rate capability and compacting density of the cubic mono-dispersion material are investigated. Conventional spherical and irregular mono-dispersion LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ are also prepared for comparison. The results reveal that the cubic mono-dispersion LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ dramatically enhances the structural stability and cycling performance at a little cost of capacity and rate capability.     

WO3 membrane-encapsulated layered LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 cathode material for advanced Li-ion batteries

Despite Nickel-rich materials have all the advantages of high capacity, long cycle life and low cost, there is still a disadvantage that the capacity decreases rapidly as the number of cycles increases. In order to solve this problem, WO₃ was uniformly coated on the surface of LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ cathode materials by wet coating, and its cycling performance was greatly improved with the higher capacity. The coated materials were analyzed by X-ray diffraction(XRD), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), high resolution Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). The results showed that the coating thickness was around 3.15?nm, and some tungsten ions were doped into the lattice of the near surface area of the LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ material. In addition, the results of charge-discharge test showed that 1?wt%WO₃ coating LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ had the best performance, and delivered a discharge capacity of 140 mAh g^?1 (the capacity retention rate is 84.8%) in the potential interval of 2.8–4.3?V at 1?C (1?C?=?165?mA?g^?1) after 200 cycles, while the bare cathode material only delivered a discharge capacity of 120 mAhg^?1 (the capacity retention rate is 75%). The phenomenon indicates that the WO₃ coating plays a role in inhibiting the harmful side reactions between the cathode material and the electrolyte, improving the electrochemical and structure stability of LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ cathode materials.     

A simple and effective method to synthesize layered LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode materials for lithium ion battery

Nanocrystalline materials of Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1(OH)₂ are successfully synthesized by fast co-precipitation method. The crystalline structure and morphology of the precursors and LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ materials are characterized by XRD, SEM and Rietveld refinement analyses. It is found that the nanocrystalline phase and low crystallinity of Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1(OH)₂ could help achieve its uniform mixing with lithium source, and further attribute to highly ordered layered LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ with low cation mixing degree. Electrochemical studies confirm that the LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ exhibits a good electrochemical property with initial discharge specific capacity of 192.4 mAh g^− 1 at a current density of 18 mA g^− 1, and the capacity retention after 40 cycles is 91.56%. This method is a simple and effective method to synthesize cathode material.     

Nano SIMS characterization of boron- and aluminum-coated LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode materials for lithium secondary ion batteries

The LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ powders required for the present study, obtained by coprecipitation method has been surface coated with boron and aluminum. The morphology and crystal structure of powders have been characterized using scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy techniques. The elemental distribution of the coated samples analyzed by transmission electron microscopy images and nano secondary ion mass spectrometry indicates a thin uniform layer of [B, Al]₂O₃ on the surface of spherical LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂. The surface-modified LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ has been explored as a cathode material for lithium secondary ion battery applications. The electrochemical charge–discharge results reveal that the capacity retention rate of coated LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ after 40 cycles at 1 C rate maintains 93% of the initial discharge capacity while the rate of bare LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ maintains only 88%. It is noticed that the small amounts of boron and aluminum coatings on the surface of LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ can significantly improve the electrochemical properties of electrode materials because of the suppression of reaction between the cathode and the electrolytes.     

Properties of LiNi<Subscript>0.8</Subscript>Co<Subscript>0.1</Subscript>Mn<Subscript>0.1</Subscript>O<Subscript>2</Subscript> as a high energy cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

Nickel-rich layered materials are prospective cathode materials for use in lithium-ion batteries due to their higher capacity and lower cost relative to LiCoO₂. In this work, spherical Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1(OH)₂ precursors are successfully synthesized through a co-precipitation method. The synthetic conditions of the precursors - including the pH, stirring speed, molar ratio of NH₄OH to transition metals and reaction temperature - are investigated in detail, and their variations have significant effects on the morphology, microstructure and tap-density of the prepared Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1 (OH)₂ precursors. LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ is then prepared from these precursors through a reaction with 5% excess LiOH· H₂O at various temperatures. The crystal structure, morphology and electrochemical properties of the Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1 (OH)₂ precursors and LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ were investigated. In the voltage range from 3.0 to 4.3 V, LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ exhibits an initial discharge capacity of 193.0mAh g^-1 at a 0.1 C-rate. The cathode delivers an initial capacity of 170.4 mAh g^-1 at a 1 C-rate, and it retains 90.4% of its capacity after 100 cycles.     

Ultrathin CeO2 coating for improved cycling and rate performance of Ni-rich layered LiNi0.7Co0.2Mn0.1O2 cathode materials

In this study, we have successfully coated the CeO₂ nanoparticles (CeONPs) layer onto the surface of the Ni-rich layered LiNi_0.7Co_0.2Mn_0.1O₂ cathode materials by a wet chemical method, which can effectively improve the structural stability of electrode. The X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) are used to determine the structure, morphology, elemental composition and electronic state of pristine and surface modified LiNi_0.7Co_0.2Mn_0.1O₂. The electrochemical testing indicates that the 0.3?mol% CeO₂-coated LiNi_0.7Co_0.2Mn_0.1O₂ demonstrates excellent cycling capability and rate performance, the discharge specific capacity is 161.7?mA?h?g^?1 with the capacity retention of 86.42% after 100 cycles at a current rate of 0.5?C, compared to 135.7?mA?h?g^?1 and 70.64% for bare LiNi_0.7Co_0.2Mn_0.1O₂, respectively. Even at 5?C, the discharge specific capacity is still up to 137.1?mA?h?g^?1 with the capacity retention of 69.0%, while the NCM only delivers 95.5?mA?h?g^?1 with the capacity retention of 46.6%. The outstanding electrochemical performance is assigned to the excellent oxidation capacity of CeO₂ which can oxidize Ni²⁺ to Ni³⁺ and Mn³⁺ to Mn⁴⁺ with the result that suppress the occurrence of Li⁺/Ni²⁺ mixing and phase transmission. Furthermore, CeO₂ coating layer can protect the structure to avoid the occurrence of side reaction. The CeO₂-coated composite with enhanced structural stability, cycling capability and rate performance is a promising cathode material candidate for lithium-ion battery.     

Enhancing high-potential stability of Ni-rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode with PrF3 coating

It is still a huge challenge to improve the safety and stability of Ni-rich (LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂) cathode materials at elevated potential. Herein, the PrF₃ layer is employed to protect LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ (NCM811) via a simple wet chemical process. It was confirmed by XRD, HR-SEM, TEM, EDS, and XPS tests that PrF₃ is evenly covered throughout the surface of NCM811 without affecting the particle size and surface morphology. In particular, 1 wt% PrF₃ coated NCM811 exhibits excellent stability and rate capability with the capacity retention of 86.3% after 100 cycles at 1 C under a cut-off potential of 4.3 V, while the retention of pristine one is only 73.8%. Moreover, the capacity retention of 1 wt% PrF₃ coated samples enhances from 74.5% to 88.5% after 50 cycles at 1 C under higher cut-off voltage of 4.6 V. The superior performance for coated samples can be attributed to the fact that PrF₃ can effectively isolate the active material and the electrolyte from HF corrosion, and at the same time, reduce the generation of micro-cracks on the surface during prolonged cycles. Furthermore, as a physical barrier, PrF₃ alleviates the dissolution of transition metals in the electrolyte largely. These results suggest that the stability of NCM811 can be greatly upgraded at high voltage by PrF₃ coating.     

Highly improved structural stability and electrochemical properties of Ni-rich NCM cathode materials

We report a simple, easy way using WO₃ to build a conductive protective coating layer on the surface of LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ cathode. The WO₃ coating layer can block direct contact between the LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ and electrolyte, resulting in suppress the transition metal dissolution and interfacial unwanted reaction on the particle surface. Moreover, WO₃ coating layer allows for the smooth and rapid lithium and electron kinetics. The WO₃ coating improves the electrochemical performance, especially, this way significantly enhances the rate capability of 166.2 mAh g⁻¹ at 6.0C and cyclability of 85.8% after 100 cycles. Therefore, WO₃ coating provides a new breakthrough to improve the structural stability and suppress the resistance for superior electrochemical performances of lithium ion batteries.     

Enhanced electrochemical performance of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 via titanium and boron co-doping

Titanium and boron are simultaneously introduced into LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ to improve the structural stability and electrochemical performance of the material. X-ray diffraction studies reveal that Ti⁴⁺ ion replaces Li⁺ ion and reduces the cation mixing; B³⁺ ion enters the tetrahedron of the transition metal layers and enlarges the distance of the [LiO₆] layers. The co-doped sample has spherical secondary particles with elongated and enlarged primary particles, in which Ti and B elements distribute uniformly. Electrochemical studies reveal the co-doped sample has improved rate performance (183.1 mAh·g^-1 at 1 C and 155.5 mAh·g^-1 at 10 C) and cycle stability (capacity retention of 94.7% after 100 cycles at 1 C). EIS and CV disclose that Ti and B co-doping reduces charge transfer impedance and suppresses phase change of LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O_2.     

Effect of micron sized particle on the electrochemical properties of nickel-rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode materials

Particle size plays an important role in the electrochemical properties of cathode materials for lithium-ion battery, and the sizes of cathode powders are often designed to specific scales to obtain desired rate capacity, cyclic stability, etc. Nano-sized or micron-sized primary/secondary particles were both reported to be helpful to heighten the electrochemical properties of the same material system. However, the relationship between particle size and electrochemical properties of Ni-rich LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ (NCM-811) has not been discussed in detail. Here, we prepared the pristine NCM-811 powders with various micro-sized particles by using solid state reaction, and investigated the influence of particle size on the electrochemical properties of typical NCM-811 cathode material, to clarify the importance of size effect. The result indicates that pristine NCM-811 cathode powders with D₅₀ = 7.7 μm displayed the best initial discharge specific capacity (224.5 and 169.1 mA h/g at 1/20 C and 1 C rate, respectively) and retention capacity (71.0% at 1 C rate) after 100th cycling at room temperature. The mutual acting mechanism in terms of layered structure, cation mixing degree, polarization state, charge-transfer resistance, and the diffusion ability of lithium-ion was confirmed by XRD, XPS, CV and EIS analyses, respectively.     

Influence of oxygen percentage in calcination atmosphere on structure and electrochemical properties of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

Different calcination atmospheres of air, 50% oxygen (vs. N₂) and pure oxygen have been used to prepare special LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ cathode materials to observe the influence of oxygen composition. To investigate the structure and electrochemical property of the samples using different oxygen compositions, X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), cycling performance tests and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were carried out. XRD, SEM, and XPS results show that the sample made using higher oxygen composition has less cation mixing and lower levels of Ni²⁺. However, both samples have almost the same oxygen environments on their surfaces as well as micro-morphology and size. The sample with a higher oxygen composition shows better electrochemical performance. Interestingly, the electrochemical performance of the sample made using 50% oxygen is similar to that made with pure oxygen and much better than the sample made with air. It has a specific capacity of 202.4 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.1C and a capacity retention of 85.2% after 300 cycles at 1C, which may be meaningful for balancing cost and performance.     

Recent progress in coatings and methods of Ni-rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode materials: A short review

LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ (NCM811) is a typical nickel (Ni)-rich ternary cathode material with several advantages, such as high specific capacity, low-cost, and environmentally friendly, making it a good candidate for use in lithium-ion batteries. However, its Ni content is as high as 80%; therefore, several new problems have emerged with gradually increasing applications. In this review, Li–Ni disorder and corresponding modification methods are first briefly reviewed, and then the origin of complex surface defect, which has a crippling effect on diffusion processes of Li⁺ at electrolyte/cathode interface, is discussed in detail. Analyses showed the importance of selecting appropriate surface modification material/technique for enhancing electrochemical properties. Therefore, popular surface coating materials and methods including metal oxides, fluorides, phosphates, fast ion conductors, and other compounds/elements used for the development of NCM811 are subjected to extensive and thorough research. Finally, several new perspectives and insights related to stability and safety at high voltages and temperatures, and the optimization of production process are also proposed.     

Surface modification of Ni-rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode materials via a novel mechanofusion alloy route

This study aimed to prepare a composite coating material comprising a solid ionic conductor of lithium aluminum titanium phosphate (Li_1.4Al_0.4Ti_1.6(PO₄)₃, LATP) and porous carbon through a sol-gel method. LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ (LNCM811) cathode material with dual-functional composite conductors (i.e., LATP@porous carbon), denoted as LATP-PC, was prepared. The dry-coating method, also called the “mechanical-fusion alloy route,” was used to modify Ni-rich LNCM811 cathode materials. X-ray diffraction (XRD), micro-Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed that the LATP ionic conductor generated herein was uniformly deposited on 3D porous carbon and served as a dual-functional composite coating on LNCM811. Furthermore, the capacity retention of LATP-PC@LNCM811 was approximately 85.57% and 80.86% after 100 cycles at −20 °C and 25 °C, respectively. By contrast, pristine LNCM811 had the capacity retention of 78% and 74.96% at −20 °C and 25 °C, respectively. Furthermore, the high-rate capability of the LATP-PC@LNCM811 material was markedly enhanced to 169.81 mAh g⁻¹ at 10C relative to that of pristine LNCM811, which was approximately 137.67 mAh g⁻¹. The electrochemical performance of LNCM811 was enhanced by the uniform dual-conductive composite coating. The results of the study indicate that the LATP-PC@LNCM811 composite material developed herein is a potentially promising material for future high-energy Li-ion batteries.     

Improving the electrochemical performance of Ni-rich cathode materials using a fast ion conductor coating of Li2O–B2O3–LiBr

The high-Ni layered metal oxide, LiNi_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1O₂ (LNCM811), has received widespread attention in the energy field because of its high specific capacity, but its large-scale applications are hindered due to severe capacity fading. Herein, a uniform and thin Li₂O–B₂O₃–LiBr-glass (LBBrO-glass) coating was deposited on LNCM811 by a liquid-phase coating and thermal treatment method. The experimental results suggested that the LBBrO-glass coating acted as a protective layer that inhibited transition metal dissolution and side reactions, which helped improve the electrochemical properties of LNCM811. Remarkably, after 200 cycles, the 2 wt% coating (LBBrO@LNCM-2) delivered a superior capacity retention of 88.9%, while only 71.8% was obtained for the pristine material (LNCM811). The discharge capacity of LBBrO@LNCM-2 was 163.5 mAh g^?1 at 5C, while it was only 139 mAh g^?1 for the pristine material.     

Effects of fast lithium-ion conductive coating layer on the nickel rich layered oxide cathode material

In this study, a series of ultra-thin fast ionic conductor (Li₃PO₄, Li₂ZrO₃, Li₄Ti₅O₁₂) layers were successfully deposited on the surface of LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂. The effects of three typical ionic conductors were systemically compared for the first time. The influences of coating layers on the microstructures and electrochemical properties of the cathode material were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), high-resolution transmission electron spectroscopy (HRTEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and electrochemical tests. Analysis indicated that the coating layers existed on the surface of the cathode material and did not cause any noticeable change in the crystal structure. Electrochemical tests proved that all the surface-modified samples exhibited excellent cycling performance and rate capability compared to the bared sample. The inferior electrochemical performances of the bared sample were related to the formation of thick solid-electrolyte inter-facial layer during cycling, while the coating layer could minimize the side-reactions between the cathode and electrolyte during cycling. The electrons transfer and Li⁺ diffusion coefficient of the Li₃PO₄ coated sample were superior to that of Li₂ZrO₃ and Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ coated samples, which were beneficial to the rate capability of LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂.     

Effects of surface modification on the cycling stability of LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 electrodes by CeO2 coating

A high-performance LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ cathode was successfully fabricated by a sol-gel coating of CeO₂ to the surface of the LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ powder and subsequent heat treatment at 700 °C for 5 h. The surface-modified and pristine LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), slow rate cyclic voltammogram (CV), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Unlike pristine LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂, the CeO₂-coated LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ cathode exhibits no decrease in its original specific capacity of 182 mAh/g (versus lithium metal) and excellent capacity retention (95% of its initial capacity) between 4.5 and 2.8 V after 55 cycles. The results indicate that the surface treatment should be an effective way to improve the comprehensive properties of the cathode materials for lithium ion batteries.     

Al-Doped Li[Ni0.78Co0.1Mn0.1Al0.02]O2 for High Performance of Lithium Ion Batteries

Li[NixCoyMnz]O₂ (NCM) layered materials have been successfully adopted in commercial lithium ion batteries (LIBs). The presence of higher Ni content in cathode materials helps to improve the capacity. However, increased cation mixing on the surface of layered material leads to unstable structure. Aluminium (Al) doping is known to enhance the performance of cathode material by rendering thermal and structural stability. In this article, we synthesize Li[Ni_0.8Co_0.1Mn_0.1]O₂ (Bare NCM811) and Li[Ni_0.78Co_0.1Mn_0.1Al_0.02]O₂ (Al-Doped NCM811) using simple co-precipitation process followed by calcination process. The electrochemical, morphological, and structural characteristics of the Al-Doped NCM811 are investigated and compared with the Bare NCM811. The discharge capacity of the Bare NCM811 and the Al-Doped NCM811 maintained 73.59% and 96.15% after the 100th cycle at a room temperature of 20?°C and 87.32% and 94.38% after the 50th cycle at an elevated temperature of 60?°C, respectively. The enhanced electrochemical performance of Al-Doped NCM811 is attributed to the improved thermal and structural properties of the electrode, as confirmed using differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and particle compression tester (PCT).     

Characterization of yttrium substituted LiNi0.33Mn0.33Co0.33O2 cathode material for lithium secondary cells

LiNi_0.33−xMn_0.33Co_0.33Y_xO₂ materials are synthesized by Y³⁺ substitute of Ni²⁺ to improve the cycling performance and rate capability. The influence of the Y³⁺ doping on the structure and electrochemical properties are investigated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and galvanostatic charge/discharge tests. LiNi_0.33Mn_0.33Co_0.33O₂ exhibits the capacity retentions of 89.9 and 87.8% at 2.0 and 4.0 C after 40 cycles, respectively. After doping, the capacity retentions of LiNi_0.305Mn_0.33Co_0.33Y_0.025O₂ are increased to 97.2 and 95.9% at 2.0 and 4.0 C, respectively. The discharge capacity of LiNi_0.305Mn_0.33Co_0.33Y_0.025O₂ at 5.0 C remains 75.7% of the discharge capacity at 0.2 C, while that of LiNi_0.33Mn_0.33Co_0.33O₂ is only 47.5%. EIS measurement indicates that LiNi_0.305Mn_0.33Co_0.33Y_0.025O₂ electrode has the lower impedance value during cycling. It is considered that the higher capacity retention and superior rate capability of Y-doped samples can be ascribed to the reduced surface film resistance and charge transfer resistance of the electrode during cycling.     

The effect of zirconium oxide coating on the lithium nickel cobalt oxide for lithium secondary batteries

The electrochemical properties of LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ coated with ZrO₂ by three different coating processes (ball-milling, sol-gel method, simple grinding) were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Results showed that the ZrO₂ coating significantly improved the capacity retention of the cathode by suppressing the impedance growth at the interface between electrodes and electrolyte and the best cyclability was obtained in the case of employing the simple grinding for the ZrO₂ coating. On the other hand, the initial capacities of the ZrO₂-coated LiNi_0.8Co_0.2O₂ cathode were slightly decreased.     

Synthesis and electrochemical characteristics of Al2O3-coated LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode materials for lithium ion batteries

LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ cathode materials have been coated with Al₂O₃ nano-particles using sol-gel processing to improve its electrochemical properties. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern of the as-prepared Al₂O₃ nano-particles was indexed to the cubic structure of the γ-Al₂O₃ phase and had an average size of ∼4 nm. The XRD showed that the structure of LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ was not affected by the Al₂O₃ coating. However, the Al₂O₃ coatings on LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ improved the cyclic life performance and rate capability without decreasing its initial discharge capacity. These electrochemical properties were also compared with those of LiAlO₂-coated LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ cathode material. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was studied to understand the enhanced electrochemical properties of the Al₂O₃-coated LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂ compared to uncoated LiNi_1/3Co_1/3Mn_1/3O₂.