Synthesis and electrochemical properties of olivine LiFePO4 as a cathode material prepared by mechanical alloying

被引:140
作者
Kwon, SJ
Kim, CW [1 ]
Jeong, WT
Lee, KS
机构
[1] Hanyang Univ, Dept Mat Sci & Engn, Seoul 133791, South Korea
[2] Korea Inst Sci & Technol, Econano Res Ctr, Seoul 130650, South Korea
基金
新加坡国家研究基金会;
关键词
LiFePO4; cathode material; mechanical alloying; rate capability; rechargeable lithium battery;
D O I
10.1016/j.jpowsour.2004.05.048
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Pure olivine LiFePO4 and LiFePO4/C composite powders are synthesized by using mechanical alloying (MA) and subsequent firing. The powder properties and the electrochemical characteristics of the prepared samples are investigated in comparison with those of a sample obtained by the conventional solid-state reaction. The olivine LiFePO4 prepared by MA shows a maximum discharge capacity of 135 mA h g(-1) at the C/20 rate (8.5 mA g(-1)) when fired at a relatively low temperature of 600 degreesC. A LiFePO4/C composite compound prepared by the MA process under optimum firing conditions has a high capacity of 156 mA h g(-1) at the C/20 rate, i.e. 92% of the theoretical capacity. The composite also displays a better rate capability, a higher charge-discharge capacity and a more stable cycle-life than when produced by the conventional solid-state method. The improved electrode performance of MA samples originates mainly from very fine particles of sub-micron size and with a rough surface morphology. These powder characteristics increases the surface area of LiFePO4 particles and maximizes the contact area with the conductor additive, which results in enhanced electronic conductivity. Consequently, the MA technique offers a promising synthetic process to overcome the disadvantages of olivine-type LiFePO4 and LiFePO4/C Composite cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页数:7
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