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Two-dimensional Nb₂CTx nanosheets decorated LiFePO₄/C as cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

Authors: Guangcong Zeng, Jian Zhou, Sili Ren

Published in: Journal of Materials Science | Issue 12/2023

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In this work, microscale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) composites co-modified with glucose-derived carbon and Nb₂CTx nanosheets (LFP/C-Nb₂CTx) were synthesized by a simple and efficient in situ carbothermic reduction process. The LFP/C-Nb₂CTx composite with a D₅₀ of approximately 5 μm has an ideal vibrational density (1.2 g·cm⁻³), facilitating an increase in volumetric energy density. The Nb₂CTx nanosheets enhance the electrolyte penetration and improve an excellent lithium-ion (Li⁺) diffusion, while the glucose-derived carbon (C) compensates for the non-contact area between the Nb₂CTx nanosheets and the LFP particles. Thus, C-Nb₂CTx coating formed on the surface of LFP particles can provide a continuous and effective conductive network. As a result, the electronic conductivity and Li⁺ diffusion of LFP are enhanced, and the composite electrode with the optimum C-Nb₂CTx coating content (96.3 wt% LFP) exhibit high capacity (163.3 mAh·g⁻¹ at 0.05 C) and excellent rate performance (154.7 and 126.4 mAh·g⁻¹ at 0.1 C and 1 C).

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Title: Two-dimensional Nb2CTx nanosheets decorated LiFePO4/C as cathode material for lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Guangcong Zeng
Jian Zhou
Sili Ren
Publication date: 17-03-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Materials Science / Issue 12/2023
Print ISSN: 0022-2461
Electronic ISSN: 1573-4803
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-023-08361-2

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