Layered Cathode Materials: Precursors, Synthesis, Microstructure, Electrochemical Properties, and Battery Performance
Bin Huang
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
Search for more papers by this authorLei Cheng
School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083 China
Search for more papers by this authorXinze Li
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
Search for more papers by this authorZaowen Zhao
School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083 China
Search for more papers by this authorJianwen Yang
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
Search for more papers by this authorYanwei Li
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
Search for more papers by this authorYouyong Pang
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
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Guozhong Cao
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195 USA
E-mail: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorBin Huang
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
Search for more papers by this authorLei Cheng
School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083 China
Search for more papers by this authorXinze Li
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
Search for more papers by this authorZaowen Zhao
School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083 China
Search for more papers by this authorJianwen Yang
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
Search for more papers by this authorYanwei Li
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
Search for more papers by this authorYouyong Pang
Guangxi Key Laboratory of Electrochemical and Magneto-chemical Functional Materials, College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004 China
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Guozhong Cao
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 98195 USA
E-mail: [email protected]
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The exploitation of clean energy promotes the exploration of next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high energy-density, long life, high safety, and low cost. Ni-rich layered cathode materials are one of the most promising candidates for next-generation LIBs. Numerous studies focusing on the synthesis and modifications of the layered cathode materials are published every year. Many physical features of precursors, such as density, morphology, size distribution, and microstructure of primary particles pass to the resulting cathode materials, thus significantly affecting their electrochemical properties and battery performance. This review focuses on the recent advances in the controlled synthesis of hydroxide precursors and the growth of particles. The essential parameters in controlled coprecipitation are discussed in detail. Some innovative technologies for precursor modifications and for the synthesis of novel precursors are highlighted. In addition, future perspectives of the development of hydroxide precursors are presented.
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The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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