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View article: Mg Substitution Improves the Surface Stability of High‐Voltage Spinel Cathodes under Accelerated Aging Conditions
Mg Substitution Improves the Surface Stability of High‐Voltage Spinel Cathodes under Accelerated Aging Conditions Open
LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5 O 4 (LNMO) cathodes offer a cobalt‐free, high‐voltage alternative to current state‐of‐the‐art Li‐ion battery cathodes, and are particularly well‐suited for high‐power applications due to their 3D lithium‐ion pathways and st…
View article: Impact of Secondary Phases on the Electrochemical Performance of Li<sub>6.4</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>1.4</sub>Ta<sub>0.6</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Garnet Solid Electrolytes through Grain Boundary Engineering
Impact of Secondary Phases on the Electrochemical Performance of Li<sub>6.4</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>1.4</sub>Ta<sub>0.6</sub>O<sub>12</sub> Garnet Solid Electrolytes through Grain Boundary Engineering Open
View article: The Role of Fe(IV)-O Anion Redox Centers in the Electrochemical Behavior of Al- and Ga-Doped T-LiFeO<sub>2</sub>
The Role of Fe(IV)-O Anion Redox Centers in the Electrochemical Behavior of Al- and Ga-Doped T-LiFeO<sub>2</sub> Open
View article: Enhanced cycling stability of LiNiO <sub>2</sub> cathodes through a Mg/W dual-cation modification strategy
Enhanced cycling stability of LiNiO <sub>2</sub> cathodes through a Mg/W dual-cation modification strategy Open
The effect of dual cation magnesium/tungsten substitution in ultra-Ni-rich LiNiO 2 cathodes was investigated. Combined bulk and surface stabilisation afforded through this coat-doping method improved the cyclability of these cathode materi…
View article: Metal-ligand redox in layered oxide cathodes for Li-ion batteries
Metal-ligand redox in layered oxide cathodes for Li-ion batteries Open
View article: Rethinking Oxygen Redox: Does Oxygen Dimerization Occur without Oxidation in Li<sub>2</sub>NiO<sub>3</sub>?
Rethinking Oxygen Redox: Does Oxygen Dimerization Occur without Oxidation in Li<sub>2</sub>NiO<sub>3</sub>? Open
In layered lithium transition metal oxide cathodes, high-voltage operation is accompanied by the formation of oxygen dimers, which are widely used as an indicator of oxygen-redox activity. However, understanding the role that oxygen dimeri…
View article: Rethinking Oxygen Redox: Does Oxygen Dimerisation Occur without Oxidation in Li2NiO3?
Rethinking Oxygen Redox: Does Oxygen Dimerisation Occur without Oxidation in Li2NiO3? Open
In layered lithium transition metal oxide cathodes, high voltage operation is accompanied by the formation of oxygen dimers, which are widely used as an indicator of oxygen-redox activity. However, understanding the role that oxygen dimeri…
View article: Metal–Ligand Redox in Layered Oxide Cathodes for Li-ion Batteries
Metal–Ligand Redox in Layered Oxide Cathodes for Li-ion Batteries Open
Understanding charge compensation in Li-ion battery cathodes is crucial for improving specific capacity and cycle life. This study clarifies some of the ambiguities and inaccuracies of the commonly used ionic-bonding model that requires se…
View article: In Situ Fracture Behavior of Single Crystal LiNi<sub>0.8</sub>Mn<sub>0.1</sub>Co<sub>0.1</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NMC811)
In Situ Fracture Behavior of Single Crystal LiNi<sub>0.8</sub>Mn<sub>0.1</sub>Co<sub>0.1</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NMC811) Open
Single crystal particle morphologies have become highly desirable for next generation cathode materials, removing grain boundary fracture and thereby reducing the surface area exposed to electrolyte. The intrinsic mechanical behavior of si…
View article: Influence of Cation Substitution on Cycling Stability and Fe-Cation Migration in Li<sub>3</sub>Fe<sub>3–<i>x</i></sub>M<sub><i>x</i></sub>Te<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (M = Al, In) Cathode Materials
Influence of Cation Substitution on Cycling Stability and Fe-Cation Migration in Li<sub>3</sub>Fe<sub>3–<i>x</i></sub>M<sub><i>x</i></sub>Te<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (M = Al, In) Cathode Materials Open
Li3Fe3Te2O12 adopts a crystal structure, described in space group Pnnm, related to that of LiSbO3, in which Te6+, Fe3+, and Li+ cations reside i…
View article: Metal–Ligand Redox in Layered Oxide Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries
Metal–Ligand Redox in Layered Oxide Cathodes for Li-Ion Batteries Open
View article: Direct Observation of Dynamic Lithium Diffusion Behavior in Nickel-Rich, LiNi <sub>0.8</sub> Mn <sub>0.1</sub> Co <sub>0.1</sub> O <sub>2</sub> (NMC811) Cathodes Using <i>Operando</i> Muon Spectroscopy
Direct Observation of Dynamic Lithium Diffusion Behavior in Nickel-Rich, LiNi <sub>0.8</sub> Mn <sub>0.1</sub> Co <sub>0.1</sub> O <sub>2</sub> (NMC811) Cathodes Using <i>Operando</i> Muon Spectroscopy Open
Ni-rich layered oxide cathode materials such as LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) are widely tipped as the next-generation cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. The NMC class offers high capacities but …
View article: Fracture Testing of Lithium‐Ion Battery Cathode Secondary Particles in‐situ inside the Scanning Electron Microscope
Fracture Testing of Lithium‐Ion Battery Cathode Secondary Particles in‐situ inside the Scanning Electron Microscope Open
Fracture of cathode secondary particles is a critical degradation mechanism in lithium‐ion batteries. The microindentation strength of LiNi 0.8 Mn 0.1 Co 0.1 O 2 secondary particles is measured in situ in the scanning electron microscope (…
View article: Oxygen-Redox Activity in Non-Lithium-Excess Tungsten-Doped <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" overflow="scroll"><mml:msub><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Li</mml:mi><mml:mi>Ni</mml:mi><mml:mi mathvariant="normal">O</mml:mi></mml:mrow><mml:mn>2</mml:mn></mml:msub></mml:math> Cathode
Oxygen-Redox Activity in Non-Lithium-Excess Tungsten-Doped Cathode Open
The desire to increase the energy density of stoichiometric layered
\n LiTMO2 (TM = 3d transition metal) cathode materials has promoted investigation into their properties at high states of charge. Although there is increasing evidence fo…
View article: Oxygen-redox activity in non-Li-excess W-doped LiNiO2 cathode
Oxygen-redox activity in non-Li-excess W-doped LiNiO2 cathode Open
The desire to increase the energy density of stoichiometric layered LiTMO2 (TM = 3d transition metal) cathode materials has promoted investigation into their properties at high states of charge. Although there is increasing evidence for pr…
View article: Anion-polarisation-directed short-range-order in antiperovskite Li<sub>2</sub>FeSO
Anion-polarisation-directed short-range-order in antiperovskite Li<sub>2</sub>FeSO Open
Anion polarisation in heterocationic Li 2 FeSO stabilises polar anion coordination in opposition to the predictions from simple point-charge electrostatics. This behaviour gives local configurational under-constraint and causes long-range …
View article: Role of Binder Molecular Weight on the Rheology and Microstructure of Cathode Slurries for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Role of Binder Molecular Weight on the Rheology and Microstructure of Cathode Slurries for Lithium-Ion Batteries Open
View article: Anion-polarisation-directed short-range-order in antiperovskite Li$_2$FeSO
Anion-polarisation-directed short-range-order in antiperovskite Li$_2$FeSO Open
Short-range ordering in cation-disordered cathodes can have a significant effect on their electrochemical properties. Here, we characterise the cation short-range order in the antiperovskite cathode material Li$_2$FeSO, using density funct…
View article: Use of copper carbonate as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in post combustion carbon capture
Use of copper carbonate as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in post combustion carbon capture Open
The realisation of post-combustion CO2 capture (PCCC) at industrial scale remains limited; one challenge is the concerns around capital costs and another concern is corrosion of the system itself. Corrosion resistance and mitigation agains…
View article: Suppression of Fe-Cation Migration by Indium Substitution in LiFe<sub>2–<i>x</i></sub>In<i><sub>x</sub></i>SbO<sub>6</sub> Cathode Materials
Suppression of Fe-Cation Migration by Indium Substitution in LiFe<sub>2–<i>x</i></sub>In<i><sub>x</sub></i>SbO<sub>6</sub> Cathode Materials Open
Cation migration on electrochemical cycling can significantly influence the performance of li-ion cathode materials. Phases of composition LiFe2-xInxSbO6 (0 < x <1) adopt crystal structures described in space group Pnnm, consisting of a he…
View article: Oxygen-redox activity in non-Li-excess W-doped LiNiO2 cathode
Oxygen-redox activity in non-Li-excess W-doped LiNiO2 cathode Open
The desire to increase the energy density of stoichiometric layered LiTMO2 (TM = 3d transition metal) cathode materials has promoted investigation into their properties at high states of charge. Although there is increasing evidence for pr…
View article: Direct Observation of Dynamic Lithium Diffusion Behaviour in Nickel-Rich, LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) Cathodes using Operando Muon Spectroscopy
Direct Observation of Dynamic Lithium Diffusion Behaviour in Nickel-Rich, LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) Cathodes using Operando Muon Spectroscopy Open
Ni-rich layered oxide cathode materials such as LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) are widely tipped as the next generation cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. The NMC class offer a high capacity but suffer an irreversible first cycle capacity l…
View article: Oxygen-redox activity in non-Li-excess W-doped LiNiO2 cathode
Oxygen-redox activity in non-Li-excess W-doped LiNiO2 cathode Open
The desire to increase the energy density of stoichiometric layered LiTMO2 (TM = 3d transition metal) cathode materials has promoted investigation into their properties at high states of charge. Although there is increasing evidence for pr…
View article: The Role of the Reducible Dopant in Solid Electrolyte–Lithium Metal Interfaces
The Role of the Reducible Dopant in Solid Electrolyte–Lithium Metal Interfaces Open
Garnet solid electrolytes, of the form Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO), remain an enticing prospect for solid-state batteries owing to their chemical and electrochemical stability in contact with metallic lithium. Dopants, often employed to stabilize …
View article: Mechanical properties of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries
Mechanical properties of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries Open
View article: Perspectives for next generation lithium-ion battery cathode materials
Perspectives for next generation lithium-ion battery cathode materials Open
Transitioning to electrified transport requires improvements in sustainability, energy density, power density, lifetime, and approved the cost of lithium-ion batteries, with significant opportunities remaining in the development of next-ge…
View article: LiFe<sub>2−<i>x</i> </sub>In<sub> <i>x</i> </sub>SbO<sub>6</sub> oxides as Li ion cathode materials
LiFe<sub>2−<i>x</i> </sub>In<sub> <i>x</i> </sub>SbO<sub>6</sub> oxides as Li ion cathode materials Open
Li-ion batteries have transformed daily life by acting as energy dense, rechargeable power sources for a wide range of electronic devices.As part of the UK Faraday Institute FutureCat [1] project we are investigating a range of new lithium…
View article: In Situ Diffusion Measurements of a NASICON-Structured All-Solid-State Battery Using Muon Spin Relaxation
In Situ Diffusion Measurements of a NASICON-Structured All-Solid-State Battery Using Muon Spin Relaxation Open
In situ muon spin relaxation is demonstrated as an emerging technique that can provide a volume-averaged local probe of the ionic diffusion processes occurring within electrochemical energy storage devices as a function of state of charge.…
View article: Insights into the Electrochemical Reduction Products and Processes in Silica Anodes for Next‐Generation Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Insights into the Electrochemical Reduction Products and Processes in Silica Anodes for Next‐Generation Lithium‐Ion Batteries Open
The use of silica as a lithium‐ion battery anode material requires a pretreatment step to induce electrochemical activity. The partially reversible electrochemical reduction reaction between silica and lithium has been postulated to produc…
View article: Secondary Structural Changes in Proteins as a Result of Electroadsorption at Aqueous–Organogel Interfaces
Secondary Structural Changes in Proteins as a Result of Electroadsorption at Aqueous–Organogel Interfaces Open
The electroadsorption of proteins at aqueous-organic interfaces offers the possibility to examine protein structural rearrangements upon interaction with lipophilic phases, without modifying the bulk protein or relying on a solid support. …