Abstract
Lithium-metal oxides with a high formal Li 2 O content, such as Li 5 FeO 4 (5Li 2 OFe 2 O 3 ) and a Li 2 MnO 3 LiFeO 2 composite (Li 2 OMnO 2 Li 2 OFe 2 O 3 ) have been explored as electrocatalysts for primary and rechargeable Li-O 2 cells. Activation occurs predominantly by Li 2 O removal, either electrochemically or chemically by acid-treatment. Superior electrochemical behavior is obtained if activation occurs by acid-treatment; Li 2 MnO 3 LiFeO 2 catalysts provide 2516 mAh/g (carbon) corresponding to 931 mAh/g (electrocatalyst carbon) during the initial discharge. The reaction is reasonably reversible during the early cycles. The approach has implications for designing electrocatalysts that participate through electrochemical Li 2 O extraction/reformation reactions, offering exceptionally high capacities.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Mar 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Engineering(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Fields of Expertise
- Advanced Materials Science