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Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics","Environmental Engineering & Energy
A mesoscopic form of the spinel LiMn2O4 has been synthesized and studied fo
r its electrochemical performance as a lithium ion insertion host material
and for its application in the electrode fabrication destined for rechargea
ble batteries. A theoretical model based on the sintering behavior of sever
al commercial materials indicated the major importance of controlling the p
article size and the morphology of the agglomerates with respect to power d
ensity and fast lithium intercalation in a prospective thin-layer battery s
ystem. Computational models were developed for complete mesoporous thin-lay
er cell simulation at steady state, providing insight to the requirements c
oncerning the electrolyte function in the 'rocking-chair' concept scale-up.
A complete thin-layer battery was conceived and constructed which showed p
romising performance. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.