LiFePO electronic conductivity

The reactions for the charge/discharge processes of Li-ion batteries (Scheme 7.1), if LiCoO and carbon are, respectively, used as cathode and anode, are shown by Equations 7.1-7.3 [11], Obviously, the conductivity in the electrode materials plays a vital role, because the high conductive electrode facilitates the transport of electrons and ions and fully fulfills the capacity of the active materials. However, most of the inorganic materials for either cathode or anodes [2,4],e.g., LiFePO, LiCoO, MnO, SnO, MoOj, and TiO, are limited by their low electronic conductivity. 

LiFePOypolythiophene composites were also synthesized by in-situ polymerizing thiophene monomers on the surface of LiFePO particles to improve the electronic conductivity and electrochemical properties of LiFePO for LIB cathode application. The as-prepared composites showed... 

LiFePO 170 Basic low cost, intrinsic safety and environmental compatibility Low electronic conductivity, low tap density and needs C coatir ... 

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