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| DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2012.01.042 |
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| Author | Search for: Yim, Chae-Ho1; Search for: Baranova, Elena A.; Search for: Abu-Lebdeh, Yaser1; Search for: Davidson, Isobel1 |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada
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| Format | Text, Article |
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| Subject | LiFePO4; Li-ion battery; cathode material; three-dimensionally ordered macroporous structure; organic template assisted synthesis |
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| Abstract | An organic template assisted synthesis was developed to obtain highly ordered porous LiFePO4 cathode material. The developed synthesis enabled the use of polystyrene (PS) as template by modifying its surface with a surfactant (Brij 78) to render it hydrophilic. The material was synthesized in high yield and purity as confirmed by X-ray powder diffraction. The TEM and SEM images clearly confirmed the presence of a highly ordered porous structure and the latter showed that the structure has an average pore diameter of 400 nm and a wall thickness and depth of ~100 nm. Thermal scans and elemental analysis showed that the material contains a high amount of carbon reaching 23-28% by weight. The surface area was calculated using the BET method and found to be 7.71m(to the power of 2)g(to the power of-1). Li/LiFePO4 half cells were tested and gave satisfactory discharge capacities; an initial capacity [158mAhg(to the power of -1)] close to the theoretical value and recoverable capacities at high C-rates (2-5 C). |
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| Publication date | 2012-01-10 |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| NRC number | NRCC 53048 |
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| NPARC number | 19554418 |
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| Record identifier | f44190dc-f6a7-4320-b781-44460cccee7f |
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| Record created | 2012-02-24 |
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| Record modified | 2020-04-21 |
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