Microwave Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition of Carbon Coatings on LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 for Li-ion Battery Composite Cathodes.

摘要

In this paper, we report results of a novel synthesis method of thin film conductive carbon coatings on LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode active material powders for lithium-ion batteries. Thin layers of graphitic carbon were produced from a solid organic precursor, anthracene, by a one-step microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) method. The structure and morphology of the carbon coatings were examined using SEM, TEM, and Raman spectroscopy. The composite LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 electrodes were electrochemically tested in lithium half coin cells. The composite cathodes made of the carbon-coated LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2/C powder showed superior electrochemical performance and increased capacity compared to standard composite LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 electrodes.