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Li 1.1Mn 2 − 2xCo xNi xO 4 ( x = 0, 0.075) spinel powders were successfully synthesized using a liquid stirred tank reactor method. The electrochemical performances of the undoped and doped spinels at 4.3 and 5 V were investigated by X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The capacity of Li 1.1Mn 2 − 2xCo xNi xO 4 could be divided into two parts, with 4.3 V as the dividing line in the 3–5 V charge–discharge range. Low capacity and good cyclic performance were obtained when cycled in the 3–4.3 V range for the multi-doped Li 1.1Mn 2 − 2xCo xNi xO 4 spinel. In comparison with multi-doped spinel at 4.3 V, the results of the cyclic performance worsened at 5 V because the structure underwent further shrinkage, the charge transfer resistance rose and the electrolyte decomposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]