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Improvement of Thermal Stability of Li-Ion Batteries by Polymer Coating of LiMn2O4

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  • Stroeve, Pieter
  • Vidu, Ruxandra

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A new approach has been used to minimize surface degradation of the LiMn2O4 cathode in lithium ion batteries by using surface modification. LiMn2O4 particles used as active material in cathode fabrication were modified by surface adsorption of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA). Adsorption and electrochemical performance of the modified cathode material were characterized and compared with that of the untreated LiMn2O4-based cathode. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX) analyses confirmed the formation of a thin polymer film on the surface of LiMn2O4 particles. The modified LiMn2O4–based cathode showed improved stability during charge/discharge cycling in organic electrolyte at room temperature. Further, the measured capacity fading after storage at elevated temperature decreased. Capacity fading measured on cathodes made of PDDA-coated LiMn2O4 powder was smallest for cathodes obtained from powder coated in solutions containing between 30 and 50 mM PDDA. In situ AFM observation of the cathodes at room temperature showed minor changes in surface topography during a potential cycle. Our hypothesis is that the adsorbed polymer layer blocks surface reactions that cause degradation. The present method for surface modified LiMn2O4 (SM-LMO) particles extends the lifetime of the lithium-ion battery by arresting the Mn+ dissolution, thereby increasing the battery stability.

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  • Stroeve, Pieter & Vidu, Ruxandra, 2004. "Improvement of Thermal Stability of Li-Ion Batteries by Polymer Coating of LiMn2O4," Institute of Transportation Studies, Working Paper Series qt9gp9x6x4, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis.
    • Handle: RePEc:cdl:itsdav:qt9gp9x6x4
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