Li[Li0.2Ni0.16Mn0.56Co0.08]O2 Nanoparticle/Carbon Composite Using Polydopamine Binding Agent for Enhanced Electrochemical Performance
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Li[Li0.2Ni0.16Mn0.56Co0.08]O2 nanoparticles were composited with carbon (Super P) in order to achieve an enhanced rate capability. A polydopamine pre-coating layer was introduced to facilitate the adhesion between Super P and pristine nanoparticles. The Super P particles were dispersed on the surface of Li[Li0.2Ni0.16Mn0.56Co0.08]O2 powders. The composite samples that were heat-treated in a N2 atmosphere showed increased capacity and enhanced rate capability, which was caused by the improved electronic conductivity owing to the presence of carbon. However, the composite samples that were heat-treated in air did not present these carbon-related effects clearly. The capacity changes observed during the first several cycles may be due to the oxygen deficiency of the structure caused by the heat-treatment process.
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