Co-doped LiMn0.4Fe0.6PO4@C via two-step synthesis for advanced Li-Ion battery cathodes
摘要
LiMnxFe1−xPO4 (LMFP) suffers from low electronic conductivity and inferior electrochemical kinetics, limiting its practical application in lithium-ion batteries. This study proposes a cobalt doping strategy to modify LMFP nanoparticles via a two-step process, inducing lattice parameter reduction and lattice contraction to enhance the cathode material’s electrical conductivity and lithium ion diffusion coefficient. X-ray diffraction (XRD) refinement confirms successful incorporation of Co2+ into the LMFP lattice. The optimized 2% Co-doped sample (Co-D2) exhibited enhanced electronic conductivity (3.33 × 10− 3 S/cm), improved Li+ diffusion coefficient, and reduced charge transfer resistance. Electrochemical tests showed Co-D2 delivered a reversible capacity of 158.76 mAh/g at 0.1 C, retained 108.39 mAh/g at 5 C, and maintained 91.21% capacity after 230 cycles at 1 C. This doping regulation strategy significantly enhances the rate performance and cycling stability of LMFP, opening a promising new pathway for high-performance cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries.