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Abstract
Lithium iron manganese phosphate (LiFe0.4Mn0.6PO4, LFMP) cathodes offer higher energy density than LiFePO4 but face challenges with poor cycle stability, primarily due to severe manganese dissolution caused by Jahn-Teller distortion, phase transition stress, and electrolyte corrosion. This study proposes a dual Ti-modification strategy combining Ti-doping and LiTiOPO4 (LTOP) coating to address these challenges. The Ti-doped LFMP@C@LTOP (LFMP-Ti5) was synthesized via a scalable spray-drying method. Ti-doping reduces octahedral distortion, alleviates lattice misfit during phase transitions, and enhances lithium-ion diffusion. Meanwhile, the LTOP coating suppresses Mn dissolution by shielding the cathode from interfacial side reactions. Electrochemical tests demonstrate that LFMP-Ti5 retains capacity of 92.4% after 900 cycles at 1C (room temperature) and 99.6% after 300 cycles at 45°C, outperforming unmodified LFMP (84.5% and 94.0%, respectively). Structural and spectroscopic analyses confirm reduced Mn dissolution (0.79% in LFMP-Ti5 vs. 5.47% in LFMP), minimal lattice volume change (−0.11% vs. −0.93%), reduced lattice volume misfits (6.2% vs. 6.7%), and suppressed Jahn-Teller distortion in charged states. The synergistic Ti-doping and LTOP-coating strategy effectively stabilizes the LFMP structure, and the practical usability of LFMP-Ti5 is validated by the excellent performance in pouch cells.
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Energy Storage Materials is a global interdisciplinary journal dedicated to sharing scientific and technological advancements in materials and devices for advanced energy storage and related energy conversion, such as in metal-O2 batteries. The journal features comprehensive research articles, including full papers and short communications, as well as authoritative feature articles and reviews by leading experts in the field.
Energy Storage Materials covers a wide range of topics, including the synthesis, fabrication, structure, properties, performance, and technological applications of energy storage materials. Additionally, the journal explores strategies, policies, and developments in the field of energy storage materials and devices for sustainable energy.
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