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Title: Final Technical Report on DE-SC00002460 [Bimetallic or trimetallic materials with structural metal centers based on Mn, Fe or V]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1088699· OSTI ID:1088699

Bimetallic or trimetallic materials with structural metal centers based on Mn, Fe or V were investigated under this project. These metal centers are the focus of this research as they have high earth abundance and have each shown success as cathode materials in lithium batteries. Silver ion, Ag{sup +}, was initially selected as the displacement material as reduction of this center should result in increased conductivity as Ag{sup 0} metal particles are formed in-situ upon electrochemical reduction. The in-situ formation of metal nanoparticles upon electrochemical reduction has been previously noted, and more recently, we have investigated the resulting increase in conductivity. Layered materials as well as materials with tunnel or channel type structures were selected. Layered materials are of interest as they can provide 2-dimensional ion mobility. Tunnel or channel structures are also of interest as they provide a rigid framework that should remain stable over many discharge/charge cycles. We describe some examples of materials we have synthesized that demonstrate promising electrochemistry.

Research Organization:
The Research Foundation of State University of New York on behalf of University at Buffalo
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0002460
OSTI ID:
1088699
Report Number(s):
DOE/SC0002460-01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English