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Developments in nanostructured LiMPO4 (M = Fe, Co, Ni, Mn) composites based on three dimensional carbon architecture
L Dimesso1, C Förster, W Jaegermann
1Technische Universität Darmstadt, Materials Science Department, Petersenstrasse 23, D-64287 Darmstadt, Germany. ldimesso@surface.tu-darmstadt.de
Chemical Society Reviews
|April 12, 2012
Summary
Nanostructured lithium metal phosphates coated on carbon architectures enhance lithium battery performance. These composites offer high energy density, rate capability, and stability due to improved conductivity and transport.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Nanostructured materials are crucial for energy storage and conversion.
- Surface processes and transport kinetics significantly influence device performance.
- Lithium metal phosphates (LiMPO4) are promising cathode materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in synthesizing and characterizing LiMPO4 composites on nanostructured carbon supports.
- To highlight the use of 3D nanocarbon architectures for advanced phosphate cathode materials.
- To explore the development of lithium batteries with enhanced energy density, rate capability, and cycling stability.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of LiMPO4 (M = Fe, Co, Ni, Mn) coated on various nanostructured carbon architectures.
- Characterization of composite materials including unordered/ordered carbon nanotubes, amorphous carbon, and carbon foams.
- Evaluation of material properties for lithium battery applications.
Main Results:
- Composites of LiMPO4 on nanostructured carbons exhibit high electronic conductivity.
- The use of 3D nanocarbon supports provides large surface areas and short transport pathways.
- These materials demonstrate potential for high energy density, rate capability, and cycling stability in lithium batteries.
Conclusions:
- Nanostructured carbon-supported LiMPO4 composites are effective for high-performance lithium batteries.
- The unique properties of these composites, such as enhanced conductivity and transport, are key to their success.
- Further development in this area promises significant advancements in energy storage technology.
