Manganese substituted sodium cobaltate, Na(2/3)Co(2/3)Mn(1/3)O(2), with a layered hexagonal structure (P2-type) was obtained by a co-precipitation method followed by a heat treatment at 950 °C. Powder X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that the phase is pure in the absence of long-range ordering of Co and Mn ions in the slab or Na(+) and vacancy in the interslab space. The oxidation states of the transition metal ions were studied by magnetic susceptibility measurements, electron paramagnetic resonance (ESR) and (23)Na magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (MAS NMR) spectroscopy. The charge compensation is achieved by the stabilization of low-spin Co(3+) and Mn(4+) ions. The capability of Na(2/3)Co(2/3)Mn(1/3)O(2) to intercalate and deintercalate Na(+) reversibly was tested in electrochemical sodium cells. It appears that the P2 structure is maintained during cycling, the cell parameter evolution versus the sodium amount is given. From the features of the cycling curve the formation of an ordered phase for the Na(0.5)Co(2/3)Mn(1/3)O(2) composition is expected.

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A promising group of inorganic salts recently emerged for the negative electrode of advanced lithium-ion batteries. Manganese carbonate combines low weight and significant lithium storage properties. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and magnetic measurements are used to study the environment of manganese ions during cycling in lithium test cells. To observe reversible lithium storage into manganese carbonate, preparation by a reverse micelles method is used. The resulting nanostructuration favors a capacitive lithium storage mechanism in manganese carbonate with good rate performance. Partial substitution of cobalt by manganese improves cycling efficiency at high rates.

International audienceIn this contribution, new data on the reversible Li+ intercalation in iron substituted sodium manganates are provided. Novel Na2/3Mn1−yFeyO2 (y = 0, 1/3 and 2/3) compounds with a P′3-type structure are prepared from freeze-dried citrate precursors at 500 °C. A new structural element is the development of three-layer oxygen stacking contrary to the well-known P2-type Na2/3MnO2 with a two-layer sequence. The effect of Fe additives on the structure of Na2/3MnO2 was examined by XRD powder diffraction and TEM analysis. The oxidation state and the distribution of transition metal ions in Na2/3Mn1−yFeyO2 were analysed using electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. The lithium intercalation in Na2/3Mn1−yFeyO2 was investigated in two-electrode lithium cells of the type Li|LiPF6 (EC:DMC)|Na2/3Mn1−yFeyO2. The stability of the layered phases during lithium intercalation was studied by ex situ Raman spectroscopy. It was found that the intermediate Na2/3Mn2/3Fe1/3O2 composition is able to intercalate Li+ reversibly in high amounts. Details of the structure and its stability during the Li+ intercalation are discussed

High-frequency electron paramagnetic resonance (HF-EPR) spectroscopy was employed to examine the oxidation state and local structure of Ni and Mn ions in Ni,Mn-codoped LiCoO(2). The assignment of EPR signals was based on Mg,Mn-codoped LiCoO(2) and Ni-doped LiCoO(2) used as Mn(4+) and low-spin Ni(3+) EPR references. Complementary information on the oxidation state of transition-metal ions was obtained by solid-state (6,7)Li NMR spectroscopy. For slightly doped oxides (LiCo(1-x)Ni(x)Mn(x)O(2) with x < 0.05), nickel and manganese substitute for cobalt in the CoO(2) layers and are stabilized as Ni(3+) and Mn(4+) ions. The local structure of Mn(4+) ions was determined by modeling of the axial zero-field-splitting parameter in the framework of the Newman superposition model. It has been found that the local trigonal distortion around Mn(4+) is smaller in comparison with that of the host site. To achieve a local compensation of Mn(4+) charge, several defect models are discussed. With an increase in the total dopant content (LiCo(1-x)Ni(x)Mn(x)O(2) and 0.05

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Nanocrystalline FeSn2 was prepared by chemical reduction of Sn−Fe chlorides in tetraethylene glycol using a “one-pot” method. Structural characterization is carried out by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and 119Sn Mössbauer spectroscopy. The electrochemical reaction of nanocrystalline FeSn2 with Li was examined by electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and 57Fe Mössbauer spectroscopy. Nanocrystalline FeSn2 delivers reversible capacities of about 600 mAhg−1 vs lithium after 20 cycles. The mechanism of the electrochemical reaction involves the conversion of FeSn2 into Li x Sn phases and superparamagnetic iron (or tin-doped iron) nanoparticles. The composition and the dimensions of the superparamagnetic particles depend on the depth of discharge. The electrochemically formed superparamagnetic particles are preserved in the course of the reverse electrochemical reaction.