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Linqiao Liang, Haiyang Liu, Yongshun Liang, Yiyao Li, Wei Bai, Junming Guo, Mingwu Xiang
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Chemistry, Physical
Jiayi He, Shuxin Zhuang, Zhiheng Wang, Gaoxing Sun, Xiaoxiao Pan, Yuqing Sun, Mi Lu, Feiyue Tu
Summary: A monocrystalline LiMn2O4 with a regular truncated octahedral structure was successfully synthesized using a facile and low-cost carbon template sol-gel method. By adjusting the carbon template content, the phase composition and morphology of LiMn2O4 can be controlled, leading to a nanoporous network structure composed of truncated nano-octahedrons with high crystallinity. The high crystallinity suppresses Jahn-Teller distortion and the {111} surfaces inhibit Mn dissolution, improving the cycle stability, while the nanoporous network structure facilitates Li+ diffusion and the {100} and {110} surfaces promote Li+ diffusion, increasing the discharge capacity and rate capability. The obtained LMO-0.5 sample exhibits remarkable discharge specific capacity (135.8 mA h/g at 0.1 C), excellent rate capability (91.2 mA h/g even at 20 C), and prominent cycle stability (a capacity retention of 91.7% after 2000 cycles at 20 C), making it an ideal cathode material for developing long-lifespan lithium-ion batteries.
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(2023)
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Hongxiang Ji, Liubin Ben, Shan Wang, Zhongzhu Liu, Robson Monteiro, Rogerio Ribas, Hailong Yu, Peng Gao, Yongming Zhu, Xuejie Huang
Summary: The research demonstrates that by precisely controlling the coating concentration and temperature, Nb2O5 can effectively bond to the surface of LiMn2O4 spinel cathode material, significantly improving the electrochemical performance. However, at high coating concentrations, Nb5+ ions diffuse into the cathode structure, leading to a decrease in cycling performance.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bao Zhang, Yingjie Zhang, Qi Zhang, Yifeng Gao, Bowen Zhu, Rui Gong, Zhengwu Wang, JiaoJiao Bu, Zheng Lian, Kai Zhou, Peng Dong, Yannan Zhang
Summary: In this study, Sm3+, Mo6+ dual-doped LiMn2O4 positive materials were fabricated using a solid phase strategy. The electrochemical test results showed that the material exhibited high discharge capacity and capacity retention at high rates, as well as lower manganese dissolution in organic electrolyte. This suggests that the co-doping of Sm3+ and Mo6+ can effectively enhance the structural stability and electrochemical properties of spinel Mn-based positive electrodes.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Siqi Li, Yanan Wei, Qiong Wu, Yuan Han, Rongmei Liu, Guixiang Qian, Chao Yang
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Hadi Sharifidarabad, Alireza Zakeri, Mandana Adeli
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xuehu Zhong, Junwei Han, Xiaohui Mao, Lingling Chen, Mengjun Chen, Hailing Zhu, Hongbo Zeng, Wenqing Qin
Summary: An effective pyrolysis method using dimethyl formamide (DMF) was proposed to efficiently separate cathode active materials and aluminum foils from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The results showed that the addition of DMF enhanced the separation of the materials by generating micro bubbles, and about 98.93% of the cathode active materials were recovered after pyrolysis. This method also facilitated the decomposition of toxic electrolyte and achieved the safe disposal of organic pollutants. The recovered materials hardly contained impurities, which is beneficial for their regeneration.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunliu Li, Banglei Zhao, Junfeng Yang, Linchao Zhang, Qianfeng Fang, Xianping Wang
Summary: Li2ZrO3-coated and Al-doped micro-sized monocrystalline LiMn2O4 powder shows superior cycling and rate performance, attributed to the synergistic effect of Al-doping and Li2ZrO3-coating.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kaidi Du, Edison Huixiang Ang, Xinglong Wu, Yichun Liu
Summary: The recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries is crucial due to their environmental hazards and resource consumption. This review critically analyses the value, need, and existing technologies for recycling these batteries. It also discusses the progress in recycling other components and addresses the prospects for recycling these batteries in terms of government, users, battery manufacturers, and recyclers.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Electrochemistry
Jin Song, Hangchao Wang, Yuxuan Zuo, Kun Zhang, Tonghuan Yang, Yali Yang, Chuan Gao, Tao Chen, Guang Feng, Zewen Jiang, Wukun Xiao, Tie Luo, Dingguo Xia
Summary: Lithium-manganese-oxides have been a promising cathode material with environmental friendliness, resource abundance, and low biotoxicity. However, challenges such as Jahn-Teller distortion, manganese dissolution, and phase transition have hindered the progress of full manganese-based cathode materials (FMCMs). With the increasing demand for vehicle electrification and large-scale energy-storage grids, new research waves focusing on FMCMs are emerging. This review provides a comprehensive examination of the history, structures, advantages, challenges, resolution strategies, and latest developments of FMCMs, as well as discussing controversial topics in Li2MnO3-based cathode materials.
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(2023)
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
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Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Cao, Yu Qiao, Min Jia, Ping He, Haoshen Zhou
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ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunmao Huang, Shenghong Liu, Yang Wang, Jingjie Feng, Yanming Zhao
Summary: NaVMoO6 with brannerite-type structure was successfully synthesized using a sol-gel method, and utilized as a cathode material for lithium ion batteries for the first time. The material showed stable reversible specific capacity, indicating its potential as a cathode material for LIBs and enriching the possibilities of molybdenum-based materials for this application.
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(2021)
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Electrochemistry
Lukman Noerochim, Suwarno Suwarno, Nurul Hayati Idris, Hermawan K. Dipojono
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(2019)
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(2020)
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Simbarashe Fashu, Mykhaylo Lototskyy, Moegamat Wafeeq Davids, Lydia Pickering, Vladimir Linkov, Sun Tai, Tang Renheng, Xiao Fangming, Pavel V. Fursikov, Boris P. Tarasov
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(2019)
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