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

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