Hierarchical LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 plates with exposed {010} active planes as a high performance cathode material for Li-ion batteries

Abstract

Exposed {010} active planes can provide more tunnels for Li⁺ insertion/extraction through the particle surface. In this work, hierarchical LiNi_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05O₂ plates with exposed {010} active planes were successfully obtained via a solvothermal method followed by solid-state reaction. The as-synthesized hierarchical LiNi_0.8Co_0.15Al_0.05O₂ plates demonstrate a superior rate capability.