The layered rocksalt-type oxide, Li2PtO3, is the first full 4 V class catho
de material among 5d metal compounds. We investigated the electrochemical,
structural and kinetic characteristics of the 4 V region. The volumetric ca
pacity of the 4 V plateau on discharge was comparable to that of LiCoO2. Mo
reover, the volume change during cycling was less then that of LiCoO2. We m
easured the total conductivity and Li diffusivity in Li2PtO3 by the ac impe
dance and current-pulse relaxation techniques, respectively. (C) 1999 Elsev
ier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.