Synthesis and electrochemical performance of Li3V2(PO4)3-xClx/C cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries

The Cl-doping Li3V2(PO4)(3)/C (LVP/C) cathode materials were synthesized by a sol-gel method. The effects of Cl-doping amount on electrochemical properties, structure and morphology of Li3V2(PO4)(3)/C were studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, X-ray diffraction, FUR spectrum and scanning electron microscopy. The results indicate that the Li3V2(PO4)(2.88)Cl-0.12/C composite presents an excellent discharge capacity as high as 106.95 mAh g(-1) after 80 cycles at 8C. The same monoclinic structure of Li3V2(PO4)(2.88)Cl-0.12/C sample can be obtained from XRD analysis while the particle size is smaller than that of pristine sample (x=0). The FTIR results further confirm the substitution of Cl- for PO43-. The reasons for the relatively enhanced capability are attributed to the decreased polarization and the reduced charge transfer resistance of electrode, with the suitable Cl-doping amount of x = 0.12. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.