Abstract
LiMn2O4 (LMO) is a promising cathode material for the assembly of lithium ion batteries in that it satisfies the requirement for a high specific capacity, but it lacks structural stability during long-term cycling. To overcome this challenge, Al2O3 and PPy are coated onto LiMn2O4 (PPy/Al2O3/LMO) using a sol–gel method followed by oxidative chemical polymerization. The discharge capacity of PPy/Al2O3/LMO reaches 121.73 mAh g−1 at a rate of 1C. The retention is as high as 95.81% even after 100 charge/discharge cycles. The enhanced performance of PPy/Al2O3/LMO for Li ion storage results from improved electron conductivity, a more rapid ion migration rate, and reduced Mn ion dissolution. This strategy could be further utilized for the synthesis of other cathode materials for use in lithium ion batteries.
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