The influence of olivine-type blending with LiNi0.90Co0.05Al0.05O2 (NCA) powders and electrochemical properties were investigated by means of XRD, SEM, and charge–discharge tests. The rate capability of the pristine NCA electrode showed the capacity retentions of 79.9, 73.3, and 63.8% at 1.0, 2.0, and 5.0 C, respectively. After blending, the capacity retentions of the mixtured sample were increased to 86.8, 81.1, and 73.7% at 1.0, 2.0, and 5.0 C, respectively. The higher capacity retention and superior rate capability of blended sample can be ascribed to the improved energy density and network effect of nanofibers.
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