Nitrogen-doped carbon nanoframes modified Li3V2(PO4)3 derived from phytic acid with ultra-high rate performance for rechargeable Li ion batteries

The low electrical conductivity of Li 3 V 2 (PO 4 ) 3 (LVP) impedes its practical application. To address this issue, this study enhances its conductivity by introducing nitrogen-doped carbon nanoframes into LVP. Using phytic acid as a carbon and phosphorus source, and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as a nitrogen source, nitrogen-doped nanoframe-modified LVP material (LVP@NC) was successfully synthesized. Importantly, the carbon nanoframes of LVP@NC are entirely derived from the precursor’s thermal decomposition, simplifying the synthesis process and reducing production costs. By optimizing the process parameters, significant improvements were achieved in key performance indicators, including the initial discharge capacity at 1C (132.85 mAh·g −1 ), long cycling life at 10C (98.98 % capacity retention after 1000 cycles), and rate capability at 50C (99.65 mAh·g −1 ). These improvements are attributed to the introduction of nitrogen-doped nanoframes, where the high-temperature decomposition of PVP leads to the formation of porous honeycomb-like structures, and nitrogen doping in the nanocarbon framework introduces defects and active sites, thereby promoting lithium-ion migration and facilitating electrolyte penetration. This simple, novel, and energy-efficient method demonstrates significant potential for the large-scale preparation of high-performance cathode materials.