Enhanced electrochemical performance of lithium-rich layered oxide cathodes by a facile self-template method for lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-rich layered oxide cathode material Li 1.2 Ni 0.13 Co 0.13 Mn 0.54 O 2 has been successfully synthesized via a self-template method followed with sol-gel reaction, microspheres consisting of three-dimensional (3D) nanothorn MnO 2 are used as the template and Mn source. The as-prepared sample (denoted as LNCM-T) exhibits well-layered structure and high crystallinity , which is confirmed by XRD and HRTEM . The results of electrochemical performances show that the LNCM-T sample has excellent high-rate capability with a discharge capacity of 159.7 mA h g −1 at a current density of 1250 mA g −1 . Besides, it delivers a high initial Coulombic efficiency of 84.3% with a discharge capacity of 243.8 mA h g −1 at room temperature . The remarkable cycling stability and excellent rate capability of LNCM-T sample are ascribed to the enhanced layered structural stability, short lithium-ion diffusion path and reduced charge transfer resistance .