Hui-Ren Xu

Sol–Gel Auto-Combustion Synthesis of Co-Substituted LiFePO4: Roles of Xerogel-Processing Parameters on Crystal Evolution, Magnetic Behaviours and Iron Valence States

Olivine-type LiFePO4 is a promising cathode candidate for lithium-ion batteries. In this study, undoped and a series of Co-substituted LixCoᵧFePO4 (x = 0.85–1.00, y = 0–0.15) nanocomposites were synthesised by sol–gel auto-combustion using organic–inorganic hybrid xerogel precursors. The effects of sol pH, calcination...