LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) is considered a cathode material
with great commercial
potential. However, Li/Ni mixing, residual lithium compounds, and
side reaction limited the popularity of Ni-rich batteries. Thus, a
simple strategy is employed to realize a comodification of Na+ and Y3+. As demonstrated in the XPS results, the
residual lithium compounds (Li2CO3/LiOH) and
side reaction products are inhibited. The capacity retention rate
of the modified NCM811 is 86.4% after 300 cycles at 1C, 34.5% higher
than that of the pristine. Na+ expands the space of the
Li+ slab, thereby reducing the charge transfer resistance
and inhibiting the mixed discharge of cations. Meanwhile, Y3+ decreased the lattice along c-axis to restrict
the movement of cations (Ni2+) into the Li site, with improving
the exchange of Li+. The formed LiYO2 coating
layer restrains the direct contact between the electrolyte and the
electrode material so that side reactions are inhibited, reducing
the electrochemical resistance.