• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.433-436
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• 2013

Carbon-coated $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3-LiMnPO_4$ composite cathode materials are first reported in this work, prepared by the mechanochemical process with a complex metal oxide as the precursor and sucrose as the carbon source. X-ray diffraction pattern of the composite material indicates that both olivine $LiMnPO_4$ and monoclinic $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3$ co-exist. We further investigated the electrochemical properties of our $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3-LiMnPO_4$ composite cathode materials using galvanostatic charging/discharging tests, where our $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3-LiMnPO_4$ composite electrode materials exhibit the charge/discharge efficiency of 91.9%, while $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3$ and $LiMnPO_4$ exhibit the efficiency of 87.7 and 86.7% in the first cycle. The composites display unique electrochemical performances in terms of overvoltage and cycle stability, displaying a reduced gap of 141.6 mV between charge and discharge voltage and 95.0% capacity efficiency after $15^{th}$ cycles.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.101-108
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 탄소를 첨가하여 $Li_3V_2(PO_4){_3}$의 낮은 전기전도도를 개선시켜서 고율 방전특성, 충 방전 사이클 특성을 향상시키는 것을 목적으로 하고 있다. 탄소 첨가제로는 글루코스와 CNT (carbon nano tube)를 사용하였으며, 탄소의 첨가 여부와 탄소 원료의 종류에 따라 합성된 $Li_3V_2(PO_4){_3}$의 구조적 그리고 전기화학적 특성에 대해 연구를 하였다. $Li_3V_2(PO_4){_3}$와 $Li_3V_2(PO_4){_3}$/C의 $Li_3V_2(PO_4){_3}$/CNT의 합성방법으로는 고상법을 이용하였다. 합성된 물질을 수소환원방법을 통하여 600, 700, 800, $900^{\circ}C$에서 소성해주었다. 합성된 물질로 양극 집전판을 제작하여 상대전극을 리튬메탈로 한 Coin 2032 cell을 만들어 전기화학적 특성분석을 진행하였다. 전지테스트는 정전류법을 이용하여 3.0~4.8 V까지 충 방전 실험을 하였다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.246-250
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• 2010

In this study, nano-crystallized $Al_2O_3$ was coated on the surface of $LiFePO_4$ powders via a novel dry coating method. The influence of coated $LiFePO_4$ upon electrochemical behavior was discussed. Surface morphology characterization was achieved by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), clearly showing nano-crystallized $Al_2O_3$ on $LiFePO_4$ surfaces. Furthermore, it revealed that the $Al_2O_3$-coated $LiFePO_4$ cathode exhibited a distinct surface morphology. It was also found that the $Al_2O_3$ coating reduces capacity fading especially at high charge/discharge rates. Results from the cyclic voltammogram measurements (2.5-4.2 V) showed a significant decrease in both interfacial resistance and cathode polarization. This behavior implies that $Al_2O_3$ can prevent structural change of $LiFePO_4$ or reaction with the electrolyte on cycling. In addition, the $Al_2O_3$ coated $LiFePO_4$ compound showed highly improved area-specific impedance (ASI), an important measure of battery performance. From the correlation between these characteristics of bare and coated $LiFePO_4$, the role of $Al_2O_3$ coating played on the electrochemical performance of $LiFePO_4$ was probed.

• 한국신재생에너지학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국신재생에너지학회 2011년도 추계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.137.1-137.1
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• 2011

올리빈 구조의 $LiFePO_4$ 정극 활물질은 $650^{\circ}C$에서 고상법으로 제조되었다. $LiFePO_4$의 전자전도도를 향상시키기 위하여 graphite nanofiber(GNF)를 각각 3wt%, 5wt%, 7wt%, 9wt% 첨가하여 $LiFePO_4$-C를 제조하였다. 제조된 분말의 입자 형태를 확인하기 위하여 X-ray diffraction(XRD)과 File Electronic Scaning Electromicroscopy(FE-SEM)를 측정하였다. XRD결과로부터 제조된 분말은 모두 순수한 결정 구조를 나타내었고 입자의 크기는 약 200nm였다. 5wt% GNF를 첨가한 $LiFePO_4$-C는 기타 첨가량에 비해 방전용량이 가장 높았다. 첫 사이클의 용량은 151.73mAh/g 나타났고 50 사이클 뒤에도 92% 이상을 유지하고 있었다. 첨가하지 않은 것에 비해 43% 증가하였다. $LiFePO_4$-C(3wt%), $LiFePO_4$-C(7wt%), $LiFePO_4$-C(9wt%)의 첫 사이클 방전용량은 각각 147.94mAh/g, 136.64mAh/g, 121.07mAh/g 나타났다. $LiFePO_4$-C(5wt%)에 비해 용량은 떨어쪘지만 순수한 $LiFePO_4$보다 많이 높았다. 임피던스 결과를 보면 기타 첨가량에 비해 $LiFePO_4$-C(5wt%)의 저항 제일 낮았다. 이는 충방전 결과와 일치하였다. graphite nanofiber의 첨가로 인하여 $LiFePO_4$ 정극 활물질의 전자전도도가 높아지고, 따라서 전기화학적 특성도 크게 향상되었다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2006년도 하계학술대회 논문집 Vol.7
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• pp.368-369
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• 2006

The pure $LiFePO_4$, carbon added $LiFePO_4(LiFePO_4/C$) and pyrene added $LiFePO_4(LiFePO_4/P$) are synthesized by using solid-state reaction. XRD patterns show no impurity phase in the three kinds of the cathode materials. The 10wt% pyrene added $LiFePO_4$ shows around 140mAh/g of discharge capacity at 3rd cycle compared to the pure $LiFePO_4$. The carbon added $LiFePO_4$ shows 145mAh/g of discharge capacity at 3rd cycle and stable cycle-life compared to the others.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.1491-1494
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• 2011

Lithium vanadium phosphate, $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3$ was prepared by a simple solid state route. It was found that making a fine powder of $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3$ by the mechanical milling is very effective for increasing the insertion/extraction of lithium from $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3$ structure. In charge/discharge test, the ball-milled $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3$ sample exhibited a higher initial discharge capacity of 174 mAh/g in the voltage range of 3.0-4.8 V, compared with pure $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3$ sample (152 mAh/g). Furthermore, the ball-milled $Li_3V_2(PO_4)_3$ presented not only higher cycle retention rate after 50 cycles, but also better rate capability compared with pure sample in the whole region (0.1-7 C).

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2009년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.132-132
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• 2009

Phospho-olivine $LiFePO_4$ cathode materials were prepared by hydrothermal reaction. In this study, Multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and Carbon black was added to enhance the electrical conductivity of $LiFePO_4$. $LiFePO_4$, $LiFePO_4$-MWCNT and $LiFePO_4$-C particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) transmission electron microscope (TEM). $LiFePO_4/SPE/Li$, $LiFePO_4$-MWCMT/SPE/Li and $LiFePO_4$-C/SPE/Li cells were characterized electrochemically by charge/discharge experiments at a constant current density of $0.1mA\;cm^{-2}$ in a range between 2.5 and 4.3 V vs. $Li/Li^+$ and cyclic voltammetry (CV).

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2009년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.133-133
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• 2009

Phospho-olivine $LiFePO_4$ and $LiTi_{0.1}Fe_{0.9}PO_4$ cathode materials were prepared by the solid-state reaction. To improve conductivity we carried out electrochemical performance of $Ti^{2+}$ doped $LiFePO_4$. The $Ti^{2+}$ doped $LiFePO_4$ started 3.36 V of flat voltage on discharge curve and showed a gentle decline in the curve compared to undoped $LiFePO_4$ without great changes of capacity. And so, we could achieve to improve electrochemical performance as reversible, cycle life. Similarly, $LiFePO_4$ doping with $Ti^{2+}$ was showed the effect of dopant which was obtained the improved discharge capacity as 140 mAh/g and good cycling performance.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.836-840
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• 2011

This study examines the effects of a carbon coating on the electrochemical performances of $LiFePO_4$. The results show that the capacity of bare $LiFePO_4$ decreased sharply, whereas the $LiFePO_4$/C shows a well maintained initial capacity. The Li ion diffusivity of the bare and carbon coated $LiFePO_4$ is calculated using cyclic voltammetry (CV) to determine the correlation between the electrochemical performance of $LiFePO_4$ and Li diffusion. The diffusion constants for $LiFePO_4$ and $LiFePO_4$/C measured from CV are $6.56{\times}10^{-16}$ and $2.48{\times}10^{-15}\;cm^2\;s^{-1}$, respectively, indicating considerable increases in diffusivity after modifications. The Li ion diffusivity (DLi) values as a function of the lithium content in the cathode are estimated by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The effects of the carbon coating as well as the mechanisms for the improved electrochemical performances after modification are discussed based on the diffusivity data.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.167-173
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• 2023

출발원료인 바나듐 산화물을 이용한 Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃를 제조하기 위해 N₂H₄·H₂O를 환원제로 사용하였고 낮은 전기 전도성을 개선하기 위하여 알긴산을 탄소원으로 사용하여 직접 공침법을 통해 단사정계 Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C 복합체의 양극 활물질을 합성하여 전기화학 특성을 비교하였다. 구형에 가까운 형상으로 대략 1~2 ㎛의 균일한 입자 크기와 좁은 입도분포를 가지는 Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃을 얻을 수 있었다. 또한 제조한 Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃/C 복합체의 양극 활물질은 Li₃V₂(PO₄)₃ 보다 초기 방전용량의 개선과 안정적으로 용량을 유지하는 사이클 특성이 우수하여 탄소 복합체 형성으로 인해 양극 활물질의 전기화학적 성능이 향상하는 것을 알 수 있었다.