Abstract
LiCo1-xBxO2 (x = 0, 0.125, 0.25, 0.375, 0.5, 0.75 and 1) samples were synthesized via solid state reactions. They were characterized by SEM, X-ray powder diffraction, FTIR, Raman, electrical and magnetic measurements. XRD data show impurity phases for x ≥ 0.25 samples due to boron content. Based on FTIR studies, the peak position of CoO6 shifts with increasing B content. The Raman spectra of LiCoO2 shows the presence of three broad bands, indicating the possible formation of spinel structure. The effective magnetic moments of the samples were calculated using Curie-Weiss law with temperature independent term. The M-H curves of x = 0.375 and 0.5 samples show very weak hysteresis loops. Effects of boron substitution on battery performance are also investigated. x = 0.125 and x = 0.25 samples give promising results due to their enhanced reversibility of cycling compared to pristine LiCoO2. Capacity retentions for 100 cycles for x = 0, 0.125 and 0.25 samples are 22%, 81% and 83%, respectively.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 835-847 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
Volume | 657 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Feb 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2015 Elsevier B.V.
Keywords
- B substitution
- Li-ion batteries
- LiCoO
- Magnetic properties
- Structural properties