Synthesis, Characterization and Charge-Discharge Profile of LiMn0.3Co0.3Ni0.3Fe0.1O2 Prepared via Sol-Gel Method
| Periodical | Advanced Materials Research (Volume 501) |
|---|---|
| Main Theme | Solid State Science and Technology XXVI |
| Edited by | R. Abd-Shukor, R. Awang, M. Deraman, M. M. Kamisah & R. Shamsudin |
| Pages | 56-60 |
| DOI | 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.501.56 |
| Citation | Mohd Hilmi Jaafar et al., 2012, Advanced Materials Research, 501, 56 |
| Online since | April, 2012 |
| Authors | Mohd Hilmi Jaafar, Nor Sabirin Mohamed, Rosiyah Yahya, Norlida Kamarulzaman |
| Keywords | Cathode, Iron, Lithium Metal Oxides, Method Development, Sol-Gel (SG) |
| Price | US$ 28,- |
LiCoO2 is a well established commercial Li-ion battery cathode. However, due to cost constraints and the toxicity of the metal, other layered compounds should be investigated. In this paper, layered LiMn0.3Co0.3Ni0.3Fe0.1O2 were prepared using sol-gel method with CH3COOLi•2H2O, (CH3CO2)2Mn•4H2O, (CH3CO2)2Co•4H2O, (CH3CO2)2Ni•4H2O and Fe (NO3)3•9H2O as starting materials. The sample was characterized by simultaneous thermogravimetric analysis, x-ray powder diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The electrochemical characteristics were studied by a charge-discharge cycle done on the fabricated cell using a charge current of 1.0 mA and a discharge current 0.5 mA between 4.2 and 0.5 V. The XRD results showed that the layered LiMn0.3Co0.3Ni0.3Fe0.1O2 were of pure phase with discharge capacity of about 136 mAhg-1. The batteries were then subjected to a series of charge-discharge cycling in the voltage range of 2.5 to 4.2 V. The results showed there was little loss of capacity after 10 cycles.