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Template-engaged synthesis of spinel-layered Li1.5MnTiO4+δ nanorods as cathodes for Li-ion batteries
SCI Impact Factor
9.127
Authors
N. H. Vu, S. Unithrattil, V. H. Hoang, S. Chun, and W. B. Im*
Journal
J. Power Sources
Status
published
Vol
355
Page
134-139
Year
2017

Spinel-layered composites of Li1.5MnTiO4þd were studied for their use as high-energy, low-cost, and

environmentally benign cathode materials. The bulk particles showed an attractive specific capacity of

up to 250 mAh g1 at C/10. To improve the performance of this cathode at a high C-rate, a spinel-layered

Li1.5MnTiO4þd nanorod was successfully synthesized using a b-MnO2 nanorod template. The nanorod,

which had an average diameter of 200 nm and a length of 1 mm, showed specific capacity as high as the

bulk particle at C/10. However, owing to a one-dimensional nanostructure with a large effective contact

area for Liþ diffusion, the nanorod sample exhibited enhanced capacities 11% (170 mAh g1) and 167%

higher (80 mAh g1) at 1C and 10C rates, respectively, compared to the bulk particles. Moreover, both

samples showed good cycle stability and capacity retention of over 85% aft