1. Li3BN2 as a Transition Metal Free, High Capacity Cathode for Li-ion Batteries
- Author
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Emani, S, Liu, C, Ashuri, M, Sahni, K, Wu, J, Yang, W, Németh, K, and Shaw, LL
- Subjects
Li3BN2 ,Cathodes ,Transition metal free electrodes ,Li-ion batteries ,Other Chemical Sciences ,Analytical Chemistry ,Physical Chemistry ,Physical Chemistry (incl. Structural) - Abstract
Li3BN2 is investigated for the first time as a transition metal free, high capacity cathode material for Li-ion batteries. It is shown that α-Li3BN2 can exhibit a specific capacity of 890 mA h g−1 with the charge storage mechanism associated with the valence state change of N ions in the BN2 anion. The specific capacity demonstrated in this study is the highest one ever reported in literature for an intercalation-type cathode material. Further, using the valence state change of N ions as a charge storage mechanism opens the door for designing additional high performance, transition metal free electrodes in the future.
- Published
- 2019