Abstract
Olivine structured LiNi1-xZnxPO4 (x=0, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20) have been prepared by a polyol method using 1, 2 propanediol as a polyol medium. The XRD results of pure and Zn doped LiNiPO4 sample authenticate the orthorhombic crystal structure with high crystalline nature. The crystallite size is calculated from the Debye Scherer formula and it is found in the range of 55-65nm and 49-55nm for undoped and doped samples respectively. The thermal properties of LiNi1-xZnxPO4 were investigated by thermo gravimetric analysis (TG) and differential thermal analysis. Laser Raman studies confirm that the dopant is entered in to the LiNiPO4 lattice. Morphology of the samples is analyzed through SEM analysis. The higher electrical conductivity is calculated for LiNi0.85Zn0.15PO4 sample compared with other concentrations of dopant and it is found to be 1.08×10-7 S cm-1 at ambient temperature. Dielectric and Modulus studies are also discussed through impedance spectroscopy.
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