Abstract
A LiMn2O4 cathode has been surface-modified with carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoribbons via an ultrasonic-assisted wet-coating method. The structural stability of the surface-modified LiMn2O4 and the amorphous nature of the coated carbon materials are confirmed using X-ray diffraction (XRD). Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) reveals the strong and uniform distribution of graphene nanoribbons over the LiMn2O4 in comparison to the carbon nanotubes-coated LiMn2O4. Furthermore, field emission transmission electron microscopy (FE-TEM) confirms the strong adhesion of a smooth, sheet-like graphene nanoribbons layer over the LiMn2O4 surface, whereas the carbon nanotubes are observed to have weak and/or irregular contact with LiMn2O4. Electrochemical studies have been carried out by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), cyclic voltammetry (CV), and a galvanostatic cycler. The graphene nanoribbons-modified LiMn2O4 cathode shows better electrochemical properties in terms of a suppressed charge transfer resistance, high current density, negative shift in polarization, longer calendar life, and high rate capabilities. In addition, the graphene nanoribbons-modified LiMn2O4 delivered 90% of the retention capacity after 50 cycles at a rate of 1C with the potential limits of 3.0–4.5V vs. Li/Li+.
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