A layered LiNi0.2Co0.2Al0.1Mn0.45O2 cathode is herein synthetized and investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) shows the layered morphology of the composite powder, while energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) confirm the achieved stoichiometry. X-ray diffraction (XRD) well identifies the layered structure unit cell, and Raman spectroscopy displays the corresponding M-O bonds motions. The cycling voltammetry (CV) of LiNi0.2Co0.2Al0.1Mn0.45O2 in lithium half-cell reveals an electrochemical process characterized by a remarkable irreversible oxidation taking place at 4.6 V vs. Li+/Li during the first scan, and subsequent reversible Li (de)intercalation centered at 3.8 V vs. Li+/Li with interphase resistance limited to 16 omega upon activation as indicated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The relevant irreversibility during first charge is also detected by galvanostatic cycling in a lithium half-cell subsequently operating at an average voltage of 3.8 V with a stable trend, and a maximum specific capacity of 130 mAh g-1. The initial irreversible capacity of the layered cathode is advantageously exploited for compensating the pristine inefficiency of the Li-alloying composite anode in a proof-of-concept Li-ion battery achieved by combining the LiNi0.2Co0.2Al0.1Mn0.45O2 with a silicon oxide composite (SiOx-C) without any preliminary pretreatment of the electrodes. The full-cell displays a cycling behavior strongly influenced by the anode/cathode ratio, and the corresponding EIS performed both on the single electrodes and on the Li-ion cell by using an additional lithium reference suggests a controlling role of the anode interphase and possible enhancements through a slight excess of cathode material.
Minnetti, L., Marangon, V., Andreotti, P., Staffolani, A., Nobili, F., Hassoun, J. (2023). Reciprocal irreversibility compensation of LiNi0.2Co0.2Al0.1Mn0.45O2 cathode and silicon oxide anode in new Li-ion battery. ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA, 452, N/A-N/A [10.1016/j.electacta.2023.142263].
Reciprocal irreversibility compensation of LiNi0.2Co0.2Al0.1Mn0.45O2 cathode and silicon oxide anode in new Li-ion battery
Staffolani, Antunes;
2023
Abstract
A layered LiNi0.2Co0.2Al0.1Mn0.45O2 cathode is herein synthetized and investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) shows the layered morphology of the composite powder, while energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) confirm the achieved stoichiometry. X-ray diffraction (XRD) well identifies the layered structure unit cell, and Raman spectroscopy displays the corresponding M-O bonds motions. The cycling voltammetry (CV) of LiNi0.2Co0.2Al0.1Mn0.45O2 in lithium half-cell reveals an electrochemical process characterized by a remarkable irreversible oxidation taking place at 4.6 V vs. Li+/Li during the first scan, and subsequent reversible Li (de)intercalation centered at 3.8 V vs. Li+/Li with interphase resistance limited to 16 omega upon activation as indicated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The relevant irreversibility during first charge is also detected by galvanostatic cycling in a lithium half-cell subsequently operating at an average voltage of 3.8 V with a stable trend, and a maximum specific capacity of 130 mAh g-1. The initial irreversible capacity of the layered cathode is advantageously exploited for compensating the pristine inefficiency of the Li-alloying composite anode in a proof-of-concept Li-ion battery achieved by combining the LiNi0.2Co0.2Al0.1Mn0.45O2 with a silicon oxide composite (SiOx-C) without any preliminary pretreatment of the electrodes. The full-cell displays a cycling behavior strongly influenced by the anode/cathode ratio, and the corresponding EIS performed both on the single electrodes and on the Li-ion cell by using an additional lithium reference suggests a controlling role of the anode interphase and possible enhancements through a slight excess of cathode material.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.