Electroplating lithium transition metal oxides.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1126/sciadv.1602427 and PMC identifier 5429031.
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Abstract
Materials synthesis often provides opportunities for innovation. We demonstrate a general low-temperature (260°C) molten salt electrodeposition approach to directly electroplate the important lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cathode materials LiCoO<sub>2</sub>, LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>, and Al-doped LiCoO<sub>2</sub>. The crystallinities and electrochemical capacities of the electroplated oxides are comparable to those of the powders synthesized at much higher temperatures (700° to 1000°C). This new growth method significantly broadens the scope of battery form factors and functionalities, enabling a variety of highly desirable battery properties, including high energy, high power, and unprecedented electrode flexibility.