Dopants modulate crystal growth in molten salts enabled by surface energy tuning
Xiaoqiao Li, Linming Zhou, Han Wang, Dechao Meng, Guannan Qian, Yong Wang, Yu‐Shi He, Yongjun Wu, Zijian Hong, Zi‐Feng Ma, Linsen Li
Abstract
Dopants traditionally used for modifying crystal lattices can also function as growth mediators in molten salt synthesis and enable a high energy-density, high power LiCoO 2 cathode for lithium-ion batteries.
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DopantMolten saltLithium (medication)Materials scienceCathodeCrystal growthEnergy densitySalt (chemistry)Crystal (programming language)IonChemical engineeringPower densityNanotechnologyDopingEngineering physicsPower (physics)OptoelectronicsMetallurgyCrystallographyChemistryComputer scienceThermodynamicsPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryEndocrinologyPhysicsMedicineProgramming languageEngineeringAdvancements in Battery MaterialsExtraction and Separation ProcessesAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies