The migration mechanism of transition metal ions in LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4

Gui Liang Xu, Yan Qin, Yang Ren, Lu Cai, Ke An, Khalil Amine, Zonghai Chen

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Abstract

The migration of transition metal ions in the oxygen framework was recently proposed to be responsible for the continuous loss of average working potential of high energy density layered-layered composite cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. The potential migration pathway in a model material, LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 spinel, was investigated using in situ high-energy X-ray diffraction and in situ neutron diffraction during the solid state synthesis process. It was found that the migration of transition metal ions among octahedral sites is possible by using tetrahedral vacancies as intermediate sites. It was also suggested that the number of electrons in 3d orbitals has a significant impact on their mobility in the hosting oxygen framework.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13031-13038
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume3
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 28 2015
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
U.S. Department of Energy

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