An observation of peak split in high temperature CV studies on Li-stoichiometric spinel LiMn2O4 electrode

The high temperature cyclic voltammetric performances of various Li-Mn-O spinel materials were investigated. A split of the second reduction peak at x > 0.5, in LixMn2O4, during insertion was found at temperatures higher than 70 degreesC, which is a characteristic of Li-stoichiometric Li-Mn-O spinel. The disproportionation dissolution of stoichiometric spinel intensified by the elevated temperature in slightly acidic electrolyte is considered responsible for the occurrence of the phenomenon. The electrochemical characteristics and dependence of the peak split on material natures, preparation temperatures, scan rates, electrolyte solvents and salts species are also presented. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.