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  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2, LCO) is a key cathode material in rechargeable batteries for consumer electronics.
  • High-voltage operation of LCO is limited by structural degradation and electrode/electrolyte interface decomposition.
  • There is a need for advanced cathode materials with improved stability and energy density for high-voltage applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize a co-modified LCO (CB-Mg-LCO) cathode material that couples pillar structures with interface shielding.
  • To enhance the structural stability and electrochemical performance of LCO at high operating voltages.
  • To provide insights into cathode material modification strategies for next-generation batteries.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of co-modified lithium cobalt oxide (CB-Mg-LCO) featuring 'Mg-pillar' structures and an amorphous CoxBy coating.
  • Electrochemical testing to evaluate capacity, cycle stability, and performance at high cut-off voltages.
  • Analysis of structural integrity and interface characteristics using advanced characterization techniques (implied).

Main Results:

  • The 'Mg-pillar' effect significantly suppresses irreversible phase transitions and enables reversible Li+ shuttling.
  • The amorphous CoxBy coating enhances oxygen vacancy formation energy, mitigating lattice oxygen loss and phase transformation.
  • The CB-Mg-LCO cathode demonstrates excellent cycle stability, retaining 94.6% capacity at a high cut-off voltage of 4.6 V, with a robust electrode/electrolyte interface.

Conclusions:

  • Co-modification of LCO with pillar structures and interface shielding (CB-Mg-LCO) effectively enhances high-voltage performance and structural stability.
  • The synergistic effects of Mg-pillars and CoxBy coating are crucial for mitigating degradation mechanisms.
  • This study offers valuable guidance for designing advanced cathode materials for high-energy-density rechargeable batteries.