Surface Oxygen Vacancy Modulation of Nanostructured Li-Rich Mn-Based Oxides for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Li-rich Mn-based cathode materials are considered potential cathode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries due to their outstanding theoretical capacity and energy density. Nonetheless, challenges like oxygen loss, transition metal migration, and structural changes during cycling have limited their potential for commercialization. The work in this study employed a straightforward heat treatment to generate oxygen vacancies. This process led to the development of a spinel phase on the surface, which improved Li+ diffusion and boosted the electrochemical performance of Li-rich Mn-based oxides. The results demonstrate that the treated Li1.2Mn0.54Ni0.13Co0.13O2 exhibits an initial specific capacity of 247 mAh·g−1 at 0.2C, as well as a reversible capacity of 224 mAh·g−1 after 100 cycles, with a capacity retention of 90.7%. The voltage decay is 1.221 mV per cycle under 1C long-term cycling conditions, indicating excellent cycling stability and minimal voltage drop. Therefore, this strategy of engineering through nanoscale oxygen vacancies provides a new idea for the development of high-stability layered oxide anodes and provides a reference for the development and application of new energy materials.
Source: Materials
DOI: 10.3390/ma18112537
Institution: Guilin University of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,137
OpenAlex ID: W4410824675