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Published November 28, 2006 | public
Journal Article

Probing the Self-Discharge Current in LiMn_2O_4, LiCoO_2 and Li(NiMnCo)_(1/3)O_2 Cathodes

Abstract

We combined open-circuit voltage (OCV) measurements at equilibrium at the ambient temperatures and during thermal aging of Li/LiMO half-cells (M=transition metal) in 60-75ºC temperatures range and electrochemical entropymetry to indirectly determine the self-discharge current in the cells at the corresponding aging temperature. Comparison of normalized currents show highest self-discharge rates in LiMn_2O_4 and lowest in Li(NiMnCo_(1/3)O_2, LiCoO_2 being intermediary. The results are discussed in terms of lithium re- intercalation induced phase transitions associated with electrolyte oxidation together with the phases intrinsic stability and their reactivity with the electrolyte.

Additional Information

© 2016 ECS -- The Electrochemical Society. The authors thank ENAX, Co., Japan for kindly providing the cathodes used in this study.

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