Nanostructured graphene supported LiMn1/3Ni1/3Co1/3O2 has been prepared by the co-precipitation method and used as the cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. The structure and morphology of the composite were examined using atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and x-ray diffraction. The composite cathodes made of graphene nanosheet supported LiMn1/3Ni1/3Co1/3O2 showed superior electrochemical performance and increased capacity compared to raw LiMn1/3Ni1/3Co1/3O2 electrodes. The outstanding electrochemical behavior of graphene supported LiMn1/3Ni1/3Co1/3O2 was ascribed to the increased electrical conductivity and high structural stability resulting from the addition of graphene.
We established and developed an in situ X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) experimental testing device for characterizing hydrogen-oxygen proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) on XAFS beamline BL14W1 at the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF). XAFS data were collected under the operating state of the fuel cell with Pt/C and Pd/C as the cathode and anode catalysts, respectively, while the cell current-voltage (J-V) Curve and power density curves were monitored. Changes in the oxidation states of the Pt/C catalyst were observed during the reaction process at different potentials. Strong Pt-O bonds on the surfaces of the Pt were found to be induced at high potential; this may hinder the performance of Pt and reduce its oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity. The study also verified the reliability and feasibility of the herein established experimental apparatus and technique.
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