Issue 2, 2011

Development and challenges of LiFePO4 cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

Abstract

The olivine LiFePO4 now stands as a competitive candidate of cathode material for the next generation of a green and sustainable lithium-ion battery system due to its long life span, abundant resources, low toxicity, and high thermal stability. In this review, we focus on LiFePO4 and discuss its structure, synthesis, electrochemical behavior, mechanism, and the problems encountered in its application. The major goal is to highlight some recent development of LiFePO4 with high rate capability, high energy density, and excellent cyclability resulting from conductive coating, nanocrystallization, or preparation.

Graphical abstract: Development and challenges of LiFePO4 cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
10 Apr 2010
Accepted
02 Jul 2010
First published
14 Oct 2010

Energy Environ. Sci., 2011,4, 269-284

Development and challenges of LiFePO4 cathode material for lithium-ion batteries

L. Yuan, Z. Wang, W. Zhang, X. Hu, J. Chen, Y. Huang and J. B. Goodenough, Energy Environ. Sci., 2011, 4, 269 DOI: 10.1039/C0EE00029A

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