Versatile coating of lithium conductive Li₂TiF₆ on over-lithiated layered oxide in lithium-ion batteries

We demonstrate an easy and versatile approach to modify a cathode-surface with a highly lithium-ion conductive layer by coating it with Li ₂TiF₆. The thin and homogeneous Li₂TiF ₆ coating is introduced onto an over-lithiated layered oxide (OLO, namely Li_1.17Ni_0.17Co_0.1Mn_0.56O ₂) surface via simple co-precipitation at ambient temperature by using Li₂CO₃ and H₂TiF₆ aqueous solutions. The lithium-conductive fluoride coating is expected to effectively suppress the undesired electrochemical and thermal interfacial reactions involving the OLO, which is critical in improving cycle performance and thermal stability. After Li₂TiF₆ surface modification, the coated OLO materials showed high rate capability as well as long cyclability and improved thermal stability. The crystalline structure and surface microstructure of the prepared OLOs were investigated by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Ultimately, the performances of the assembled lithium ion batteries were thoroughly investigated by electrochemical methods and thermal analysis. Crown