Enhanced electrochemical properties of MgF2 and C co-coated Li3V2(PO4)3 composite for Li-ion batteries

•Monoclinic MgF2 and C co-coated Li3V2(PO4)3 is prepared.•MgF2 incorporation can remarkably improve the electrochemical performance of Li3V2(PO4)3.•MgF2 repairs the incomplete carbon network and protects the structure of Li3V2(PO4)3.

Monoclinic MgF2 and C co-coated Li3V2(PO4)3 (LVP) has been investigated as long life cathode of lithium-ion battery. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) results reveal that MgF2 modification has not changed the structure of LVP/C. The high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) shows that the thickness of the uniform amorphous hybrid coating is about 10 nm. The research shows that the novel co-coating significantly enhanced the electrochemical performance of LVP cathode material, which is attributed to synergistic effect between MgF2 and C coating. MgF2 layer can restrain the dissolution of V element and enhance the structural stability of LVP in the electrolyte. Meanwhile, the presence of the carbon coating enhances the electron conductivity. The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) further demonstrates that the hybrid coating is beneficial for structural stability of LVP/C during cycling. In conclusion, it can be speculated that the hybrid coating of MgF2 and C should be an effective strategy to enhance the electrochemical performance of LVP.

Graphical abstractThe novel co-coating significantly enhances the electrochemical performance of Li3V2(PO4)3 cathode material, which is attributed to synergistic effect between MgF2 and C coating.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide