Al₂O₃ coating for improving thermal stability performance of manganese spinel battery

Abstract

The synthesis of Al₂O₃-coated and uncoated LiMn₂O₄ by solid-state method and fabrication of LiMn₂O₄/graphite battery were described. The structure and morphology of the powders were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. The electrochemical and overcharge performances of Al₂O₃-coated and uncoated LiMn₂O₄ batteries were investigated and compared. The uncoated LiMn₂O₄ battery shows capacity loss of 16.5% after 200 cycles, and the coated LiMn₂O₄ battery only shows 12.5% after 200 cycles. The uncoated LiMn₂O₄ battery explodes and creates carbon, MnO, and Li₂CO₃ after 3C/10 V overcharged test, while the coated LiMn₂O₄ battery passes the test. The steadier structure, polarization of electrode and modified layer are responsible for the safety performance.

Keywords

LiMn₂O₄ battery / Al₂O₃ coating / overcharge test / cyclic performance

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