Abstract
Rechargeable 2032-coin-type cells were produced with Li-powder anodes (i.e., Li-powder electrodes, LPEs) and either Cr-coated lithium trivanadate (Li1+xV3O8, LVO) cathodes or uncoated LVO cathodes. The initial discharge capacity of a cell with an LPE and a Cr-coated LVO cathode (Cellcoated) was 252 mAh g-1 at a 0.2 C-rate and that of a cell with an LPE and an uncoated LVO cathode (Cellbare) was 223 mAh g-1. After the 50th cycle, Cellcoated exhibited higher capacity retention (about 89%) than Cellbare (about 78%). Changes in the surface morphology of the Cr-coated LVO cathode were observed using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The change in the electrical conductivity of the cell was measured using the impedance analysis. The electrochemical properties of the cells were also evaluated based on the differential capacity curve, voltage profiles, and capacity versus number of cycles.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7058-7064 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 Aug 14 |
Keywords
- chromium coating
- coating effect
- lithium ion battery
- lithium metal powder
- lithium trivanadate
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Materials Science