Abstract：The properties of cathode materials play an important role in the development and application for lithium ion batteries. However, their phase transition, low conductivity and side reaction with electrolyte restrict the further improvement of battery performance. Coating is one of the effective techniques to overcome these problems. This paper focuses on the influence of surface coating on the properties of cathode materials for lithium ion batteries. The research progress of various coating materials was summarized. The modification mechanism of coating materials was also elaborated. And the future development trend of coating materials was proposed, for example, exploring continuously new coating materials with excellent performance, investigating in depth coating mechanism, and optimizing further coating technologies.
李高锋, 李智敏, 宁涛, 张茂林, 闫养希, 向黔新. 锂离子电池正极材料表面包覆改性研究进展[J]. 材料工程, 2018, 46(9): 23-30.
LI Gao-feng, LI Zhi-min, NING Tao, ZHANG Mao-lin, YAN Yang-xi, XIANG Qian-xin. Research Progress of Cathode Materials Modified by Surface Coating for Lithium Ion Batteries. Journal of Materials Engineering, 2018, 46(9): 23-30.
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