| Literature DB >> 21985573 |
Peng Bai1, Daniel A Cogswell, Martin Z Bazant.
Abstract
Using a novel electrochemical phase-field model, we question the common belief that Li(X)FePO(4) nanoparticles always separate into Li-rich and Li-poor phases during battery discharge. For small currents, spinodal decomposition or nucleation leads to moving phase boundaries. Above a critical current density (in the Tafel regime), the spinodal disappears, and particles fill homogeneously, which may explain the superior rate capability and long cycle life of nano-LiFePO(4) cathodes.Mesh:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21985573 DOI: 10.1021/nl202764f
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nano Lett ISSN: 1530-6984 Impact factor: 11.189