GLYCINE-ASSISTED SOL–GEL SYNTHESIS OF LiFePO4/C CATHODE MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

2010 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
pp. 217-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHIGUANG HU ◽  
TIANJING ZHANG ◽  
HUJUN CAO ◽  
HONGMEI ZHANG ◽  
ZHAOHUI LI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Discharge Capacity ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Chelating Agent ◽  
Cyclic Voltammogram ◽  
Good Crystallinity ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis

Glycine was firstly used as a chelating agent to prepare LiFePO4/C cathodes by the sol–gel process and sucrose as carbon source. The effects of calcination temperature on properties of LiFePO4/C cathode were investigated using scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), galvanostatic charge-discharge and cyclic voltammogram (CV) respectively. The XRD patterns indicate that all samples were of good crystallinity. The primary particle size increased with the calcination temperature from 600 to 750°C. The LiFePO4/C sample synthesized at 700°C has the best electrochemical performance with an initial discharge capacity of 162.6 mAh g-1 at 0.1 C and the discharge capacity remains at 154.6 mAh g-1 after 50 cycles.

NANOSTRUCTURED SnO2/C COMPOSITE ANODES IN LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

2003 ◽  
Vol 02 (04n05) ◽  
pp. 299-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHIEN-TE HSIEH ◽  
JIN-MING CHEN ◽  
HSIU-WEN HUANG
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Discharge Capacity ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Surface Characteristics ◽  
Carbon Surface ◽  
Cyclic Voltammograms ◽  
Composite Anodes ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis

Nanostructured SnO 2/ C composites used as anode materials were prepared by sol–gel synthesis to explore electrochemical properties in lithium-ion batteries. Surface characteristics of the SnO 2/ C nanocomposite were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was found that nanocrystalline SnO 2/ C with a grain size of 20–50 nm was uniformly dispersed on the carbon surface. After nanocrytalline SnO 2 coated onto carbon, the discharge capacity showed an increase up to 23%, i.e., from 300 to 370 mAh/g at a current density of 0.6 mA/cm2. The nanocomposite anode can achieve a fairly stable discharge capacity and excellent Coulombic efficiency (>99.5%) over 50 cycles. Cyclic voltammograms indicated that the improvements on capacity and cycleability were due to reversible alloying of nanosized Sn and Li on carbon surface.

scholarly journals Improved Electrochemical Performance of Li1.25Ni0.2Co0.333Fe0.133Mn0.333O2 Cathode Material Synthesized by the Polyvinyl Alcohol Auxiliary Sol-Gel Process for Lithium-Ion Batteries

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
He Wang ◽  
Mingning Chang ◽  
Yonglei Zheng ◽  
Ningning Li ◽  
Siheng Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Cathode Material ◽  
Discharge Capacity ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Rate Capability ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Transfer Resistance ◽  
Sol Gel Process

A lithium-rich manganese-based cathode material, Li1.25Ni0.2Co0.333Fe0.133Mn0.333O2, was prepared using a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-auxiliary sol-gel process using MnO2 as a template. The effect of the PVA content (0.0–15.0 wt%) on the electrochemical properties and morphology of Li1.25Ni0.2Co0.333Fe0.133Mn0.333O2 was investigated. Analysis of Li1.25Ni0.2Co0.333Fe0.133Mn0.333O2 X-ray diffraction patterns by RIETAN-FP program confirmed the layered α-NaFeO2 structure. The discharge capacity and coulombic efficiency of Li1.25Ni0.2Co0.333Fe0.133Mn0.333O2 in the first cycle were improved with increasing PVA content. In particular, the best material reached a first discharge capacity of 206.0 mAhg−1 and best rate capability (74.8 mAhg−1 at 5 C). Meanwhile, the highest capacity retention was 87.7% for 50 cycles. Finally, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy shows that as the PVA content increases, the charge-transfer resistance decreases.

SOL-GEL SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF COPPER STABILIZED ZIRCONIA NANOPARTICLES

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (21) ◽  
pp. 2823-2839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. VAHIDSHAD ◽  
H. ABDIZADEH ◽  
H. R. BAHARVANDI ◽  
M. AKBARI BASERI
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Hydrogen Production ◽  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Aging Temperature ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chelating Agent ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
Gel Method ◽  
Sol Gel Method ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis

A sol-gel method is investigated to synthesize CuO – ZrO 2 nanoparticles as catalyst for hydrogen production from methanol. Finer precursor nanoparticles give rise to larger specific areas in catalyst which result in a high hydrogen production. The effects of some critical process parameters on the sol-gel synthesis of CuO – ZrO 2 nanoparticles are studied. These parameters are affected on synthesis of CuO – ZrO 2 when it is prepared with sol-gel method. Particle size and distribution are considered as the results. The parameters including the effect of calcination temperature, aging temperature, nature and concentration of catalyst (acidic or basic conditions), H 2 O /precursor molar ratio, and chelating agent that have been identified as most important, are focused. It is found that the calcination temperature strongly influenced the morphology and interaction between the active species and support, and hence the structure and catalytic performance. Nature and concentration of catalyst ( pH value), chelating agent, ( H 2 O /precursor) molar ratio and also aging temperature have influence on the nanoparticles. Thus, by controlling these factors, it is possible to vary the morphology and properties of the sol-gel-derived inorganic network over wide ranges. Morphology, particle size and distribution, phase evaluation, structure, and chemical analysis of the products are investigated by SEM, TEM, DTA/TG, XRD and EDX respectively.

scholarly journals Characterization of LiCo Nanopowders Produced by Sol-Gel Processing

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sina Soltanmohammad ◽  
Sirous Asgari
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Analyses ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Chelating Agent ◽  
Complexing Agents ◽  
Complexing Agent ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Size And Morphology ◽  
Gel Processing

LiCo nanopowders, one of the most important cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, were synthesized via a modified sol-gel process assisted with triethanolamine (TEA) as a complexing agent. The influence of three different chelating agents including acrylic acid, citric acid, and oxalic acid on the size and morphology of particles was investigated. Structure and morphology of the synthesized powders were characterized by thermogravimetric/differential thermal analyses (TG/DTA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results indicate that the powder processed with TEA and calcinated at 800 had an excellent hexagonal ordering of -NaFe-type (space group Rm). Also, the other three complexing agents had a decisive influence on the particle size, shape, morphology, and degree of agglomeration of the resulting oxides. Based on the data presented in this work, it is proposed that the optimized size and distribution of LiCo powders may be achieved through sol-gel processing using TEA as a chelating agent.

scholarly journals A Brief Review on the Use of Chelation Agents in Sol-gel Synthesis with Emphasis on β-Diketones and β-Ketoesters

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanislav Kurajica
Keyword(s):  
Ethyl Acetoacetate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chelating Agent ◽  
Short Review ◽  
Metal Alkoxides ◽  
Structure And Properties ◽  
Gel Structure ◽  
Sol Gel Process ◽  
Rapid Hydrolysis ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis

Metal alkoxides are the most commonly used sol-gel process precursors. Most<br /> alkoxides show excessive reactivity towards water. That leads to rapid hydrolysis, metal<br /> hydroxide formation, and immediate precipitation. The reactivity of alkoxides can be<br /> reduced by modification with chelation agents. Chelation influences the gelation process,<br /> which is reflected in gel structure and properties of the final material. In this short review,<br /> the chelation process, the oligomerization phenomena, and the influence of the chelating agent on the gel structure are discussed. Peculiarities of the use of FTIR and NMR, as methods particularly suitable for the investigation of chelation process, are described taking ethyl acetoacetate as an example.

scholarly journals Synthesis and characterization of Li2MnO3 nanoparticles using sol-gel technique for lithium ion battery

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 312-319
Author(s):  
Sandhiya Chennakrishnan ◽  
Venkatachalam Thangamuthu ◽  
Akshaya Subramaniyam ◽  
Viknesh Venkatachalam ◽  
Manikandan Venugopal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Chelating Agent ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Manganese Acetate ◽  
Cyclic Voltammogram ◽  
Stoichiometric Ratio ◽  
Charging And Discharging Processes ◽  
Agglomeration Of Nanoparticles

AbstractNanoparticles of Li2MnO3 were fabricated by sol-gel method using precursors of lithium acetate and manganese acetate, and citric acid as chelating agent in the stoichiometric ratio. TGA/DTA measurements of the sample in the regions of 30 °C to 176 °C, 176 °C to 422 °C and 422 °C to 462 °C were taken to identify the decomposition temperature and weight loss. The XRD analysis of the sample indicates that the synthesized material is monoclinic crystalline in nature and the calculated lattice parameters are 4.928 Å (a), 8.533 Å (b), and 9.604 Å (c). The surface morphology, particle size and elemental analysis of the samples were observed using SEM and EDAX techniques and the results confirmed the agglomeration of nanoparticles and, as expected, Li2MnO3 composition. Half cells of Li2MnO3 were assembled and tested at C/10 rate and the maximum capacity of 27 mAh/g was obtained. Charging and discharging processes that occurred at 3 V and 4 V were clearly observed from the cyclic voltammetric experiments. Stability of the electrodes was confirmed by the perfect reversibility of the anodic and cathodic peak positions observed in the cyclic voltammogram of the sample. The Li2MnO3 nanoparticles exhibit excellent properties and they are suitable for cathode materials in lithium ion batteries.

scholarly journals SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF Fe2O3 NANOPARTICLES USING Averrhoa bilimbi AS BIOMATERIAL CHELATING AGENT FOR NANOFLUIDS APPLICATION

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arie Hardian ◽  
Alvi Aristia Ramadhiany ◽  
Dani Gustaman Syarif ◽  
Senadi Budiman
Keyword(s):  
Calcination Temperature ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Chelating Agent ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Solid Particles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Calcination Temperatures ◽  
Basic Fluid ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis

<p>The aim of this work was to determine the effect of calcination temperature on the characteristics of Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles (NPs) in sol-gel synthesis. The obtained Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3 </sub>NPs was then used as material for preparation of Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-water nanofluids. Nanofluids is a mixture between basic fluid like water and 1 - 100 nm solid particles (nanoparticles). Nanoparticles of Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> have been synthesized from the local mineral Jarosite using sol-gel method by using starfruit (<em>Averrhoa bilimbi</em>) extracts as the chelating agent. The calcination temperature was then varied from 500 ºC to 700 ºC for 5 hours. Based on the X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis, the diffraction pattern of obtained Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> was relevant with the JCPDS data No. 33-0664 for α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3 </sub>with hexagonal crystallite system. The crystallite size (Scherrer’s Equation) of obtained α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles at calcination temperatures of 500 ºC, 600 ºC and 700 ºC was 50 nm, 48 nm and 40 nm, respectively. The Surface Area of Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> NPs at temperature of 500 ºC, 600 ºC and 700 ºC was 45.45 m<sup>2</sup>/g; 26.91 m<sup>2</sup>/g and 17.51 m<sup>2</sup>/g, respectively. Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-water nanofluids was relativly stable with zeta potential of -39.60 mV; -46.37 mV and -41.57 mV, respectively for 500 ºC, 600 ºC and 700 ºC calcination temperature. The viscosity of Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-water nanofluids was higher than the viscosity of water. The critical heat flux (CHF) value of water-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanofluids was higher than the CHF water. The highest CHF value for nanofluids was obtained by using α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> nanoparticles with calcination temperature of 600 ºC which 34.99 % of increment compare to the base fluid (water).</p>

Electrochemical Performance Ni Doped Spinel LiMn2O4 Cathode for Lithium Ion Batteries

2011 ◽  
Vol 347-353 ◽  
pp. 290-300
Author(s):  
Yong Li Cui ◽  
Wen Jing Bao ◽  
Zheng Yuan ◽  
Quan Chao Zhuang ◽  
Zhi Sun
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Performance ◽  
Discharge Capacity ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Cyclic Voltammogram ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Capacity Retention ◽  
Excellent Electrochemical Performance ◽  
Charge Discharge

LiNixMn2-xO4 (x=0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5) compounds with spinel crystal structure are synthesized by sol-gel method. The dependence of the physicochemical properties of these compounds has been extensively investigated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), cyclic voltammogram (CV) and charge-discharge test. It is found that as Mn is replaced by Ni, the initial capacity decreases, but the capacity retention is enhanced. Of all the LiNixMn2-xO4 (x=0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4) compounds, the LiNi0.2Mn1.8O4 has best electrochemical performance, about 120mAhg-1 discharge capacity, its capacity retention rate of 96.6% after 100 cycles. However the LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 sample shows excellent electrochemical performance at 4.7 V high potential, 150 mAhg-1 discharge capacity, above 110 mAhg-1 of capacity retention after 42 cycles of charge/discharge. The prepared LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 powders sintered at 750 °C here has Fd3m space group.

scholarly journals V2O3/C composite fabricated by carboxylic acid-assisted sol–gel synthesis as anode material for lithium-ion batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. S. Zakharova ◽  
E. Thauer ◽  
A. N. Enyashin ◽  
L. F. Deeg ◽  
Q. Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Performance ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Carbon Sources ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Electron Microscopies ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Battery Electrode ◽  
Sol Gel Synthesis

AbstractThe potential battery electrode material V2O3/C has been prepared using a sol–gel thermolysis technique, employing vanadyl hydroxide as precursor and different organic acids as both chelating agents and carbon sources. Composition and morphology of resultant materials were characterized by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopies, physical sorption, and elemental analysis. Stability and electronic properties of model composites with chemically and physically integrated carbon were studied by means of quantum-chemical calculations. All fabricated composites are hierarchically structured and consist of carbon-covered microparticles assembled of polyhedral V2O3 nanograins with intrusions of amorphous carbon at the grain boundaries. Such V2O3/C phase separation is thermodynamically favored while formation of vanadium (oxy)carbides or heavily doped V2O3 is highly unlikely. When used as anode for lithium-ion batteries, the nanocomposite V2O3/C fabricated with citric acid exhibits superior electrochemical performance with an excellent cycle stability and a specific charge capacity of 335 mAh g−1 in cycle 95 at 100 mA g−1. We also find that the used carbon source has only minor effects on the materials’ electrochemical performance.

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