Alkali transition metal phosphites as potential cathode materials grown from molten boric acid

Hui Lin Huang, Shu Hao Huang, Chun Wei Lai, Jia Rong Wu, Kwang Hwa Lii, Sue Lein Wang

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Abstract

This is the first study on developing six alkali transition metal phosphites as potential candidates of cathode materials grown from molten boric acid, a simple, low energy costing method compared with conventional solid-state reactions. Li2[Mn(HPO3)2] (1) and Li[V(HPO3)2] (2) are featured with high theoretical capacitance values up to 117 and 123 mAh/g, respectively. With the replacement of Li+ by Na+ or K+, four new compounds with strongly related layer topology Na2[Co4(HPO 3)5] (3), K2[Co3(HPO 3)4] (4), K2[Mn2(HPO 3)3] (5), and K[V(HPO3)2] (6) were prepared. The synthesis mediated by molten boric acid automatically provides reductive atmosphere and helps maintain low valence in metal centers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)691-694
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the Chinese Chemical Society
Volume60
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2013

Keywords

  • Cathode material
  • Crystal structure
  • Metal phosphite

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