Modulating (001) plane growth in β-Ni(OH) 2 precursors: a pathway to controlling lithiation kinetics and enhancing the structural integrity of LiNiO 2

Key Points

• To explore how controlling the growth of β-Ni(OH)2 precursors affects lithiation kinetics and the stability of LiNiO2 cathodes.
• Restricted the growth of the (001) plane in β-Ni(OH)2 precursors.
• Evaluated lithiation activation energy.
• Assessed the structural integrity and electrochemical performance of LiNiO2.
• Conducted comparative analyses on cathodes produced from modified precursors.
• Lowered lithiation activation energy, enabling faster lithium insertion.
• Achieved structurally robust LiNiO2 cathodes with enhanced stability.
• Improved electrochemical performance metrics compared to traditional methods.