Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries

The spinel LiMn2O4 (LMO) has become one of the most promising candidate cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This is due to its low cost, resulting from the earth-abundant manganese (Mn). However, LMO often shows low robustness in terms of cycle life. Its activity is also i...

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Main Authors: Jean Pierre Mwizerwa, Khuram Usman, Sefiu Abolaji Rasaki, Pamphile Ndagijimana
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description The spinel LiMn2O4 (LMO) has become one of the most promising candidate cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This is due to its low cost, resulting from the earth-abundant manganese (Mn). However, LMO often shows low robustness in terms of cycle life. Its activity is also irreversible due to Mn dissolution, Jahn–Teller distortion, and phase changes that normally occur within its crystal lattice. In this work, to enhance the electrochemical performance of LIBs, spinel LiMn2O4 nanorods and LiMn2O4 doped with Al, Co, and Fe (LiAl0.1Mn1.9O4, LiCo0.1Mn1.9O4, and LiFe0.1Mn1.9O4, respectively) were synthesized, characterized, and electrochemically investigated. These materials were obtained from the as-synthesized λ-MnO2 nanorod precursor using hydrothermal method followed by a heat treatment process. Among them, LiAl0.1Mn1.9O4 was further studied as it showed better electrochemical behaviors than its LiCo0.1Mn1.9O4 and LiFe0.1Mn1.9O4 counterparts. The LiAl0.1Mn1.9O4 synthesized at 800°C delivered a discharge-specific capacity of 106 mAh g−1 for the first cycle and 105 mAh g−1 after 200 cycles at 1C under ambient temperature. On the other hand, LiCo0.1Mn1.9O4 and LiFe0.1Mn1.9O4 delivered a discharge capacity of 92 and 82 mAh g−1, respectively, after 200 cycles at 1C under room temperature. The excellent cycling stability of LiAl0.1Mn1.9O4 could be attributed to the partial substitution of Mn3+ by Al3+ ions, leading to a reduction in lattice constant. This, in turn, increased the electron conductivity of spinel LiMn2O4 at 800°C. Our research findings shed light on facile doping strategies of spinel LiMn2O4 cathode material from LIB λ-MnO2 precursor, aiming to enhance capacity and cycling stability.
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spelling doaj-art-e46d8bbb807a47e5b50db02d1951d8652025-02-10T22:56:57ZengAcademia.edu JournalsAcademia Materials Science2997-20272024-09-011310.20935/AcadMatSci7333Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteriesJean Pierre Mwizerwa0Khuram Usman1Sefiu Abolaji Rasaki2Pamphile Ndagijimana3Department of Physics, College of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, Additive Manufacturing Research Institute, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China.Technical Physics Department, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu FI-80101, Finland.Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada.Department of Environmental Sciences, School of Civil Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou 510006, China. The spinel LiMn2O4 (LMO) has become one of the most promising candidate cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This is due to its low cost, resulting from the earth-abundant manganese (Mn). However, LMO often shows low robustness in terms of cycle life. Its activity is also irreversible due to Mn dissolution, Jahn–Teller distortion, and phase changes that normally occur within its crystal lattice. In this work, to enhance the electrochemical performance of LIBs, spinel LiMn2O4 nanorods and LiMn2O4 doped with Al, Co, and Fe (LiAl0.1Mn1.9O4, LiCo0.1Mn1.9O4, and LiFe0.1Mn1.9O4, respectively) were synthesized, characterized, and electrochemically investigated. These materials were obtained from the as-synthesized λ-MnO2 nanorod precursor using hydrothermal method followed by a heat treatment process. Among them, LiAl0.1Mn1.9O4 was further studied as it showed better electrochemical behaviors than its LiCo0.1Mn1.9O4 and LiFe0.1Mn1.9O4 counterparts. The LiAl0.1Mn1.9O4 synthesized at 800°C delivered a discharge-specific capacity of 106 mAh g−1 for the first cycle and 105 mAh g−1 after 200 cycles at 1C under ambient temperature. On the other hand, LiCo0.1Mn1.9O4 and LiFe0.1Mn1.9O4 delivered a discharge capacity of 92 and 82 mAh g−1, respectively, after 200 cycles at 1C under room temperature. The excellent cycling stability of LiAl0.1Mn1.9O4 could be attributed to the partial substitution of Mn3+ by Al3+ ions, leading to a reduction in lattice constant. This, in turn, increased the electron conductivity of spinel LiMn2O4 at 800°C. Our research findings shed light on facile doping strategies of spinel LiMn2O4 cathode material from LIB λ-MnO2 precursor, aiming to enhance capacity and cycling stability.https://www.academia.edu/124107632/Preparation_of_doped_spinel_LiMn2O4_cathode_using_%CE%B1_MnO2_for_high_performance_Li_ion_batteries
spellingShingle Jean Pierre Mwizerwa
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Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries
Academia Materials Science
title Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries
title_full Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries
title_fullStr Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries
title_full_unstemmed Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries
title_short Preparation of doped spinel LiMn2O4 cathode using α-MnO2 for high-performance Li-ion batteries
title_sort preparation of doped spinel limn2o4 cathode using α mno2 for high performance li ion batteries
url https://www.academia.edu/124107632/Preparation_of_doped_spinel_LiMn2O4_cathode_using_%CE%B1_MnO2_for_high_performance_Li_ion_batteries
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