LiLaPO4-coated Li[Ni0.5Co0.2Mn0.3]O2 and AlF3-coated Li[Ni0.5Co0.2Mn0.3]O2 blend composite for lithium ion batteries

Abstract A blended composite of LiLaPO 4 -coated Li[Ni 0.5 Co 0.2 Mn 0.3 ]O 2 and AlF 3 -coated Li[Ni 0.5 Co 0.2 Mn 0.3 ]O 2 was tested as the cathode of lithium secondary batteries. The rate capability, cyclic performance, and thermal stability of the blended electrode were characterized and compared with pristine, AlF 3 -coated, and LiLaPO 4 -coated electrodes. The blended sample showed good cyclic performance and thermal stability, which implies that blending these two cathode coatings were effective in obtaining their advantages and lessening their weaknesses.