Lithium nickel oxide(Li_(2)NiO_(2)),as a sacrificial cathode prelithiation additive,has been used to compensate for the lithium loss for improving the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).However,high-cost Li_(2)Ni...Lithium nickel oxide(Li_(2)NiO_(2)),as a sacrificial cathode prelithiation additive,has been used to compensate for the lithium loss for improving the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).However,high-cost Li_(2)NiO_(2)suffers from inferior delithiation kinetics during the first cycle.Herein,we investigated the effects of the cost-effective copper substituted Li_(2)Ni_(1-x)Cu_(x)O_(2)(x=0,0.2,0.3,0.5,0.7)synthesized by a high-temperature solid-phase method on the structure,morphology,electrochemical performance of graphite‖LiFePO_(4)battery.The X-ray diffraction(XRD)refinement result demonstrated that Cu substitution strategy could be favorable for eliminating the NiO_(x)impurity phase and weakening Li-O bond.Analysis on density of states(DOS)indicates that Cu substitution is good for enhancing the electronic conductivity,as well as reducing the delithi-ation voltage polarization confirmed by electrochemical characterizations.Therefore,the optimal Li_(2)Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.3)O_(2)delivered a high delithiation capacity of 437 mAh·g^(-1),around 8%above that of the pristine Li_(2)NiO_(2).Furthermore,a graphite‖LiFePO_(4)pouch cell with a nominal capacity of 3000 mAh demonstrated a notably improved reversible capacity,energy density and cycle life through introducing 2 wt%Li_(2)Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.3)O_(2)additive,delivering a 6.2 mAh·g^(-1)higher initial discharge capacity and achieving around 5%improvement in capacity retentnion at 0.5P over 1000 cycles.Additionally,the post-mortem analyses testified that the Li_(2)Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.3)O_(2)additive could suppress solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)decomposition and homogenize the Li distribution,which benefits to stabilizing interface between graphite and electrolyte,and alleviating dendritic Li plating.In conclusion,the Li_(2)Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.3)O_(2)additive may offer advantages such as lower cost,lower delithiation voltage and higher prelithiation capacity compared with Li_(2)NiO_(2),making it a promising candidate of cathode prelithiation additive for next-generation LIBs.展开更多
The high-carbon ferrochrome is an essential raw material for producing stainless steel,and the demand of it increases with the increase of stainless steel.So increasing Cr recovery rate from chromite is essential for ...The high-carbon ferrochrome is an essential raw material for producing stainless steel,and the demand of it increases with the increase of stainless steel.So increasing Cr recovery rate from chromite is essential for lower costs and higher economic benefits in high-carbon ferrochrome production process.This study calculated the activity of CrO_(x)in slag and investigated the distribution behavior of Cr between slag and alloy.Theω(MgO)/ω(Al_(2)O_(3))was 1.0,and the w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2))was from 0.2 to 0.6 in this study.The calculation and experimental results showed that the main phases of the slag were chrome-containing spinel,magnesium-aluminum spinel,olivine and melilite.The content of spinel in slag decreased with the increasing w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2)),and the w(CrO_(x))in spinel also reduced,but the content of melilite increased.The distribution ratio of Cr between slag and alloy decreased with the increase of slag basicity at 1600℃,meansning that increasing the w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2))of slag can improve the recovery of Cr in chromite smelting process.展开更多
基金supported by the Significant Science and Technology Project in Xiamen(Future Industry Field)(Grant No.3502Z20231057).
文摘Lithium nickel oxide(Li_(2)NiO_(2)),as a sacrificial cathode prelithiation additive,has been used to compensate for the lithium loss for improving the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs).However,high-cost Li_(2)NiO_(2)suffers from inferior delithiation kinetics during the first cycle.Herein,we investigated the effects of the cost-effective copper substituted Li_(2)Ni_(1-x)Cu_(x)O_(2)(x=0,0.2,0.3,0.5,0.7)synthesized by a high-temperature solid-phase method on the structure,morphology,electrochemical performance of graphite‖LiFePO_(4)battery.The X-ray diffraction(XRD)refinement result demonstrated that Cu substitution strategy could be favorable for eliminating the NiO_(x)impurity phase and weakening Li-O bond.Analysis on density of states(DOS)indicates that Cu substitution is good for enhancing the electronic conductivity,as well as reducing the delithi-ation voltage polarization confirmed by electrochemical characterizations.Therefore,the optimal Li_(2)Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.3)O_(2)delivered a high delithiation capacity of 437 mAh·g^(-1),around 8%above that of the pristine Li_(2)NiO_(2).Furthermore,a graphite‖LiFePO_(4)pouch cell with a nominal capacity of 3000 mAh demonstrated a notably improved reversible capacity,energy density and cycle life through introducing 2 wt%Li_(2)Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.3)O_(2)additive,delivering a 6.2 mAh·g^(-1)higher initial discharge capacity and achieving around 5%improvement in capacity retentnion at 0.5P over 1000 cycles.Additionally,the post-mortem analyses testified that the Li_(2)Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.3)O_(2)additive could suppress solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)decomposition and homogenize the Li distribution,which benefits to stabilizing interface between graphite and electrolyte,and alleviating dendritic Li plating.In conclusion,the Li_(2)Ni_(0.7)Cu_(0.3)O_(2)additive may offer advantages such as lower cost,lower delithiation voltage and higher prelithiation capacity compared with Li_(2)NiO_(2),making it a promising candidate of cathode prelithiation additive for next-generation LIBs.
基金Project(2023XQLH055)supported by Central South University Graduate Research Innovation Project(University-Enterprise Joint Project),China。
文摘The high-carbon ferrochrome is an essential raw material for producing stainless steel,and the demand of it increases with the increase of stainless steel.So increasing Cr recovery rate from chromite is essential for lower costs and higher economic benefits in high-carbon ferrochrome production process.This study calculated the activity of CrO_(x)in slag and investigated the distribution behavior of Cr between slag and alloy.Theω(MgO)/ω(Al_(2)O_(3))was 1.0,and the w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2))was from 0.2 to 0.6 in this study.The calculation and experimental results showed that the main phases of the slag were chrome-containing spinel,magnesium-aluminum spinel,olivine and melilite.The content of spinel in slag decreased with the increasing w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2)),and the w(CrO_(x))in spinel also reduced,but the content of melilite increased.The distribution ratio of Cr between slag and alloy decreased with the increase of slag basicity at 1600℃,meansning that increasing the w(CaO)/w(SiO_(2))of slag can improve the recovery of Cr in chromite smelting process.
