The influence of the Li<sup>+</sup> addition rate during the hydrothermal synthesis of LiFePO<sub>4</sub> on the average and local structure
Michelle Thiebaut, Caren Billing, D. Naidoo, D.G. Billing
Abstract
In hydrothermal synthesis of LiFePO 4 a slower addition of Li + to a mixture of Fe 2+ + PO 4 3- increased Fe 2+ oxidation, defects within the LiFePO 4 structure and iron impurities in the product. No link was seen between Li 3 PO 4 formation and addition rate.
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Hydrothermal circulationHydrothermal synthesisImpurityChemistryCrystallographyChemical engineeringMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringAdvancements in Battery MaterialsExtraction and Separation ProcessesChemical Synthesis and Characterization