Issue 26, 2024

The synthesis and modification of LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery cathodes: a mini review

Abstract

As a landmark technology, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have a significant position in human life, whose cathodes are important components and play a pivotal role in the overall battery performance. Among the mainstream cathode materials, LiFePO4 (LFP) is deemed to be a suitable candidate as the power source for electric vehicles (EVs) owing to its abundant resource, low cost, and high safety, whose subpar electronic/ion conductivity remains a fatal demerit. To cope with these issues, relentless endeavours have been dedicated to synthetic route optimisation and modification of bulk LFP. In this regard, this paper evaluates the synthetic routes (solid-state, sol–gel, hydro/solvothermal, and co-precipitation methods) and modification methodologies (surface modification, morphological engineering, and cation doping) of LFP materials beginning with their fundamental mechanism in lithium storage. To better direct the design and development of LFP-based electrodes, the advantages and challenges of various synthetic/modification methods are proposed by case analysis. Finally, perspectives on the future development of LFP materials and LFP-based LIBs are envisaged.

Graphical abstract: The synthesis and modification of LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery cathodes: a mini review

Article information

Article type
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Submitted
20 May 2024
Accepted
04 Jun 2024
First published
05 Jun 2024

CrystEngComm, 2024,26, 3441-3454

The synthesis and modification of LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery cathodes: a mini review

J. Yang, N. Guan, C. Xu, L. Si, B. Wen, J. Yuan, H. Yang, H. Zhong, X. Lin and Y. Wu, CrystEngComm, 2024, 26, 3441 DOI: 10.1039/D4CE00507D

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