A simple and inexpensive synthesis route for LiFePO4/C nanoparticles by co-precipitation

A one-step co-precipitation process with ethylene glycol in aqueous solution was carried out to provide a convenient and economic route for the synthesis of nanoscale LiFePO4/C composites with uniform carbon coating and excellent electrochemical performance. It can be easily scaled up for commercialization.

► A one-step co-precipitation process with ethylene glycol was applied.
► We found out a convenient route to synthesize nanoscale LiFePO4/C composites.
► The composites with uniform carbon coating performed excellently in electrochemical test.
► This method can reduce cost and is expected to have efficient commercial application.