Preparation of LiCoMnO₄ Assisted by Hydrothermal Approach and its Electrochemical Performance

Abstract

LiCoMnO₄ materials have been synthesized via a hydrothermal approach followed by a post-annealing process. Pure phase of LiCoMnO₄ is unable to form under hydrothermal conditions; however, high quality of pure LiCoMnO₄ was achieved after annealing the hydrothermal products. The concentration of LiOH and the post-annealing temperature are the crucial factors to form LiCoMnO₄. Without post-annealing process, the highest contents of LiCoMnO₄ in the hydrothermal products are less than 50% (e.g., in the presence of 1.2-1.35 M LiOH); in contrast, in the cases of 1.35-1.4 M LiOH, almost pure phase of LiCoMnO₄ has been achieved successfully after annealing the hydrothermal precursors at 750°C. The as-prepared sample in the presence of 1.35 M LiOH, after annealed at 750°C, exhibits a capacity of 91.6 mAh g^-1.