ydrothermal Realization of High-Power Nanocomposite Cathodes for Lithium Ion Batteries

1. Jon Fold von Bülow^1,2,3, 
2. Hong-Li Zhang^1,2,
3. Daniel E. Morse^1,2,*

Article first published online: 19 JAN 2012

DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201100481

Advanced Energy Materials

Abstract:

A generic, facile, and rapid low-temperature, one-pot synthesis method is used to grow highly crystalline LiMn₂O₄ nanoparticles in situ within a homogeneously dispersed conductive percolation network of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The resulting LiMn₂O₄/MWCNT nanocomposite displays an unprecedented high rate capability (high power density) when used as cathode for lithium ion batteries