Electrochemical Properties of Li4Ti5O12 Coated LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4 Prepared by Rheological Phase Reaction Method

Abstract

Abstract In this study, we fabricated LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4/C (LMFP/C) materials employing the spray drying method. Subsequently, the LMFP/C composites underwent surface modification with Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) using the rheological phase reaction method. LTO demonstrates high electrochemical activity and possesses significantly greater lithium-ion conductivity compared to LMFP. The developed composite coating serves a dual purpose by safeguarding the LMFP material against electrolyte erosion and facilitating the swift transfer of lithium ions and electrons. The results from transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy validated the successful coating of LTO onto the LMFP/C surface after the surface modification treatment. A comparative analysis was conducted between the pristine LMFP/C powder and the LMFP-LTO composite that underwent surface modification. The results reveal that the 2 wt. % LTO-coated LMFP/C composite has the best electrochemical performance, manifesting specific capacities of 156 and 132.6 mAh·g-1 at 0.2 and 5 C rate, respectively. Furthermore, the material demonstrated excellent cycle retention, with 95.4% capacity retention after 100 cycles at 1 C. Hence, LTO coating can be considered an efficacious strategy for enhancing the electrochemical performance of LMFP.