Li-O 2 batteries are attracting considerable attention as a promising power source for electric vehicles as they have the highest theoretical energy density among reported rechargeable batteries. However, the low energy density and efficiency of Li-O 2 batteries still act as limiting factors in real cell implementations. This study proposes the cathode structure engineering strategy by tuning the thickness of a catalyst layer to enhance the Li-O 2 battery performance. The construction of the Li-O 2 battery with a thinner porous cathode leads less parasitic reactions at the solid electrolyte interface, maximization of the catalyst utilization, and facile transport of oxygen gas into the cathode. A remarkably high specific capacity of 33,009 mAh g −1 and the extended electrochemical stability for 75 cycles at a 1000 mAh g −1 limited capacity and 100 mA g −1 were achieved when using the porous Co/ CeO 1.88 -nitrogen-doped carbon nanorod cathode. Further, a high discharge capacity of 20,279 mAh g −1 was also achieved at a relatively higher current density of 300 mA g −1 . This work suggests the ideal cathode structure and the feasibility of the Co/CeO 1.88nitrogen-doped carbon nanorod as the cathode material, which can minimize the areal cathode catalyst loading and maximize the gravimetric energy density.
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