Journal of Power Sources, Vol.102, No.1-2, 68-73, 2001
Effect of oxygen non-stoichiometry on the electrochemical performance of lithium manganese oxide spinels
The effect of oxygen non-stoichiometry on the electrochemical performance of lithium manganese oxide spinels is investigated. Spinels with different oxygen contents, are obtained from citrate gel synthesis followed by calcination in air in the temperature range 200-850 degreesC. Spinels that were formed at low temperatures are found suitable for 3 V applications, whereas those formed at high temperatures perform better at 4 V. Both type of spinels cycle, well in their respective potential regimes.
Keywords:spinel;lithium manganese oxide;spinel;sol-gel synthesis;citrate synthesis;lithium rechargeable batteries