We have studied the local structure of LiCoO2 nanoparticles by Co K-edge x-ray absorption spectroscopy as a function of particle size. Extended x-ray absorption fine structure data reveal substantial changes in the near neighbor distances and the associated mean square relative displacements with decreasing particle size. X-ray absorption near edge structure spectra show clear local geometrical changes with decreasing particle size, similar to those that appear in the charging (delithiation) process. The results suggest that the LiCoO2 nanoparticles are characterized by a large atomic disorder confined to the Co-O octahedra, similar to the distortions generated during the delithiation, and this disorder should be the primary limiting factor for a reversible diffusion of Li ions when nanoparticles of LiCoO2 are used as cathode material in rechargeable Li ion batteries.

Maugeri, L., Antonella, I., B., J., L., S., L., O., M., O., et al. (2012). Local structure of LiCoO2 nanoparticles studied by Co K-edge x-ray absorption spectroscopy. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER, 24(33), 335305 [10.1088/0953-8984/24/33/335305].

Local structure of LiCoO2 nanoparticles studied by Co K-edge x-ray absorption spectroscopy

MAUGERI, LAURA;
2012-01-01

Abstract

We have studied the local structure of LiCoO2 nanoparticles by Co K-edge x-ray absorption spectroscopy as a function of particle size. Extended x-ray absorption fine structure data reveal substantial changes in the near neighbor distances and the associated mean square relative displacements with decreasing particle size. X-ray absorption near edge structure spectra show clear local geometrical changes with decreasing particle size, similar to those that appear in the charging (delithiation) process. The results suggest that the LiCoO2 nanoparticles are characterized by a large atomic disorder confined to the Co-O octahedra, similar to the distortions generated during the delithiation, and this disorder should be the primary limiting factor for a reversible diffusion of Li ions when nanoparticles of LiCoO2 are used as cathode material in rechargeable Li ion batteries.
2012
Maugeri, L., Antonella, I., B., J., L., S., L., O., M., O., et al. (2012). Local structure of LiCoO2 nanoparticles studied by Co K-edge x-ray absorption spectroscopy. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER, 24(33), 335305 [10.1088/0953-8984/24/33/335305].
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