Novel lithium-ion cathode materials based on layered manganese oxides

Stabilization of the layered crystal structure of lithium manganese oxide i s important since this material represents an attractive low-cost alternati ve to lithium cobalt oxide-typically used in lithium-ion batteries. Work to wards this end is reviewed in this article as is the use of layered mangane se oxide (see Figure) as a base for developing novel solid-solution cathode materials with improved capacity, cycling stability, and safety.