ABSTRACT
Lithium battery research began in the 1950s when it was noticed that Li-metal was stable in a number of nonaqueous electrolytes. However, the development of rechargeable batteries was much slower. The concept of lithium-ion batteries was ƒrst introduced into the market by Sony in 1991. Recently, increasing demands for a clean environment and sustainable energy sources have stimulated signiƒcant efforts in developing rechargeable batteries, considered to
CONTENTS
2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 51 2.2 Layered Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries ........................... 52
2.2.1 Crystal Structure and Intercalation Mechanism ......................... 52 2.2.2 Preparation and Electrochemical Properties of LiCoO2 ............. 57 2.2.3 Preparation and Electrochemical Properties of LiNiO2 .............58 2.2.4 Preparation and Electrochemical Properties
of LiCo1/3Ni1/3Mn1/3O2 ......................................................................60 2.2.5 High-Performance LiCo1/3Ni1/3Mn1/3O2 Cathode Prepared by
Spray Pyrolysis ................................................................................. 62 2.3 Spinel Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries ...............................64
