Dual-Modified Compact Layer and Superficial Ti Doping for Reinforced Structural Integrity and Thermal Stability of Ni-Rich Cathodes

Nickel-rich layered oxides have been regarded as a potential cathode material for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries because of the high specific capacity and low cost. However, the rapid capacity fading due to interfacial side reactions and bulk structural degradation seriously encumbers its...

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Published in:ACS applied materials & interfaces 2021-11, Vol.13 (46), p.54997-55006
Main Authors: Yang, Wen, Bai, Chang-Jiang, Xiang, Wei, Song, Yang, Xu, Chun-Liu, Qiu, Lang, He, Feng-Rong, Zhang, Jun, Sun, Yan, Liu, Yang, Zhong, Ben-He, Wu, Zhen-Guo, Guo, Xiao-Dong
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Language:English
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Energy, Environmental, and Catalysis Applications
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Summary:Nickel-rich layered oxides have been regarded as a potential cathode material for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries because of the high specific capacity and low cost. However, the rapid capacity fading due to interfacial side reactions and bulk structural degradation seriously encumbers its commercialization. Herein, a highly stable hybrid surface architecture, which integrates an outer coating layer of TiO2&Li2TiO3 and a surficial titanium doping by incorporated Ti2O3, is carefully designed to enhance the structural stability and eliminate lithium impurity. Meanwhile, the surficial titanium doping induces a nanoscale cation-mixing layer, which suppresses transition-metal-ion migration and ameliorates the reversibility of the H2 → H3 phase transition. Also, the Li2TiO3 coating layer with three-dimensional channels promotes ion transportation. Moreover, the electrochemically stable TiO2 coating layer restrains side reactions and reinforces interfacial stability. With the collaboration of titanium doping and TiO2&Li2TiO3 hybrid coating, the sample with 1 mol % modified achieves a capacity retention of 93.02% after 100 cycles with a voltage decay of only 0.03 V and up to 84.62% at a high voltage of 3.0–4.5 V. Furthermore, the ordered occupation of Ni ions in the Li layer boosts the thermal stability by procrastinating the layered-to-rock salt phase transition. This work provides a straightforward and economical modification strategy for boosting the structural and thermal stability of nickel-rich cathode materials.
ISSN:1944-8244
1944-8252
DOI:10.1021/acsami.1c15920