Facile Synthesis Method of Self‐Assembled Ni‐Rich LiNi 0.8 Mn 0.1 Co 0.1 O 2 /rGO Composite for High‐Performance Li‐Ion Batteries

• Published in: International journal of energy research 2024-01, Vol.2024 (1)
• Main Authors: Israel Nungu, Nungu, Jenerali Nyamtara, Kelvin, Cyril Karima, Neema, Kim, Sung Hoon, Nguyen, Manh Cuong, Mai Duong, Thi Phuong, Lim, Sung Nam, Jun, Yun-Seok, Ahn, Wook
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0363-907X; 1099-114X
• DOI: 10.1155/2024/5663332

A hybrid material, LiNi 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 O 2 , with excess lithium and wrapped in reduced graphene oxide (rGO), has been synthesized through ultrasonication employing Triton X as a surfactant. The ultrasonication process breaks down the initially clustered large particles into small nanoparticles, ensuring a uniform composite with reduced graphene oxide. With a consistent capacity retention of 87.56% over 100 cycles, the cathode composite exhibits a promising initial capacity of around 250 mAh g −1 at 0.1 C. Notably, the composite has high‐rate capability, providing capacities of 230 and 178.9 mAh g −1 at 0.2 and 2 C, respectively. These experimental results indicate that the well‐dispersed LiNi 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 O 2 nanoparticles and the porous reduced graphene oxide framework work in concert to enhance the electrochemical performance of the reduced graphene oxide‐wrapped LiNi 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 O 2 cathode material, which was achieved through ultrasonication with Triton X (TX‐100) surfactant assistance. This synergy allows for the fast diffusion of both Li ions (Li + ) and electrons (e − ) while also allowing volumetric variations during the introduction and withdrawal of Li ions (Li + ). As a result, the fabrication of this reduced graphene oxide‐wrapped LiNi 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 O 2 cathode material shows promise as a high‐rate cathode material, especially for energy storage applications.