Synthesis of LiFePO4/C composite particles by gas-solid phase reaction and their electrochemical properties

Abstract

LiFePO4/C composite particles were prepared by gas-solid phase reaction. The reaction temperature had a detrimental effect on the purity of the composite particles. The suitable temperature was around 650 °C, above and below which ferromagnetic impurities were found. The retention time influenced only the carbon deposition amount, but the excess amount of carbon caused the degradation of the electrochemical performance. The specimen prepared at the optimum conditions exhibited superior performances in both rate capability and cycle stability as well as less impedance growth during the cycling.