Intrinsic surface stability in LiMn 2-xNi xO 4-δ (x = 0.45, 0.5) high voltage spinel materials for lithium ion batteries

Kyler J. Carroll, Ming Che Yang, Gabriel M. Veith, Nancy J. Dudney, Ying Shirley Meng

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Abstract

This work reports the surface stability of the high voltage Li ion cathode LiMn 2-xNi xO 4-δ (x = 0.5, 0.45) by comparing thin film and powder composite electrodes after cycling using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The thin film electrodes offer the ability to probe the surface of the material without the need of a conductive agent and polymer binder typically used in composite electrodes. The results suggest that neither oxidation of PF 6 to POF 3 nor the decomposition of ethylene carbonate or dimethylene carbonate occurs on the surface of the spinel material. These results confirm the enhanced cycling stability and rate capability associated with the high voltage spinel material and suggests that the SEI layer forms due to the reaction of electrochemically inactive components in composite electrodes with the electrolyte.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)A72-A75
JournalElectrochemical and Solid-State Letters
Volume15
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

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