Binder-free hybrid Li4Ti5O12 anode for high performance lithium-ion batteries

作者：Lim Ji Eun; Kim Jeha^*; Kim Youngsik^*; Kim Jae Kwang^*

来源：Electrochimica Acta, 2018, 282: 270-275.

DOI：10.1016/j.electacta.2018.06.057

• Li4Ti5O12
• Poly(styrenesulfonate)
• Core-shell
• Rate-capability
• Electrochemical properties

We have developed a new binder-free hybrid anode material for lithium-ion batteries, by directly coating spinel Li4Ti5O12 particles using in-situ polymerization of styrenesulfonate (SS) to form a core-shell structure. The resulting hybrid anode has significantly improved electrochemical performance, with higher reversible capacity, rate-capability, and capacity value compared with pure Li4Ti5O12. Of the initial discharge capacity of 239.2 mAh g(-1), 95.6% was retained after 100 cycles at 0.1 C-rate. The high cycle performance with increased discharge capacity is attributed to the coated poly (styrenesulfonate) (PSS) shell, which takes part in lithium ion storage and prevents the growth of a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer. The fast electron transfer in PSS also allows high rate-capability. Moreover, we clarify the contribution of carbon conductor in the range of 0.01 V-1.0V.

• 出版日期2018-8-20