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 language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 691-694 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2013 |
Keywords
- Cathode material
- Crystal structure
- Metal phosphite