Structural, electrochemical and cycling properties of Nb5+ doped LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode materials at different calcination temperatures for lithium-ion batteries

Abstract:

LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 cathode material is prepared by sol-gel method and the effects of Nb5+ doping and different calcination temperatures on cathode materials were deeply investigated. Structural and morphological characterizations revealed that the optimal content of 1 mol% Nb5+ can stabilize layered structures, mitigate Ni2+ migration to Li layers, improve lithium diffusion capacity, and reduce lattice expansion/shrinkage while cycling. And calcination temperature at 800 °C can not only ensure good morphology, but also suppress the mixed discharge of lithium and nickel in the internal structure. Electrochemical performance evaluation revealed that Nb5+ doping improves the discharge-specific capacity of the material, which is conducive to ameliorating its rate capability and cycle performance. And the material at 800 °C exhibits the highest discharge specific capacity, the best magnification performance, low polarizability, and the best cycle reversibility.