Yolk–shelled LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 cathode for high-performance lithium ion batteries: a general synthetic strategy†
Abstract
By virtue of complexing Ni/Co/Mn ions with glucose under solvothermal conditions, well-defined spherical Ni/Co/Mn-gluconate with tunable size and elemental composition is prepared and readily converted into yolk–shelled Li(NixCoyMn1−x−y)O2. As an example, a yolk–shelled LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 cathode is prepared and demonstrates high specific lithium storage capacity and excellent cycling stability.