The effect of thermal stability for high-Ni-content layer-structured cathode materials, LiNi0.8Mn0.1−xCo0.1MoxO2 (x = 0, 0.02, 0.04)

Improving thermal stability is one of the most serious issues concerning Ni-based cathode materials for Li ion batteries. To increase the capacity for maintaining good thermal stability, we substitute Mo for Mn. We apply differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal desorption spectrometry-mass s...

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Published in:Journal of power sources 2013-12, Vol.244, p.23-28
Main Authors: Konishi, Hiroaki, Yoshikawa, Masanori, Hirano, Tatsumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Cathode
Crystal structure change
Direct energy conversion and energy accumulation
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Electrochemical conversion: primary and secondary batteries, fuel cells
Exact sciences and technology
Lithium ion battery
Materials
Mo substitution
Oxygen release
Thermal stability
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Summary:Improving thermal stability is one of the most serious issues concerning Ni-based cathode materials for Li ion batteries. To increase the capacity for maintaining good thermal stability, we substitute Mo for Mn. We apply differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal desorption spectrometry-mass spectrometry (TDS-MS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to elucidate the effect of Mo substitution. The application of DSC indicates that Mo substitution effectively reduces the exothermic reaction between the cathode and electrolyte. The applications of TDS-MS and XRD indicate that Mo substitution suppresses crystal structure change and reduces the oxygen release that accompanies heating below 350 °C. However, the discharge capacities of Mo-substituted samples are lower than that of sample without Mo substitution. We optimize the Li/transition metal ratio and obtain Li1.10Ni0.8Mn0.06Co0.1Mo0.04O2+δ, which satisfy both high capacity and high thermal stability requirements. •Thermal stability of LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 was improved by Mo substitution.•Mo substitution suppressed the crystal structure change from spinel to rock-salt and reduced oxygen release by heating.•Li-rich Mo-substituted cathode, Li1.10Ni0.8Mn0.06Co0.1Mo0.04O2, satisfied both high capacity and high thermal stability.
ISSN:0378-7753
1873-2755
DOI:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.05.004