基于磷酸铁锂正极材料的动力锂离子电池是近年来最受关注的电动汽车动力电源之一。由于原料路线差异,磷酸铁锂正极材料制备工艺有多种。本文回顾了上海交通大学在磷酸铁锂正极材料制备过程设计与研究中所取得的进展。在国家重点基础研究发展计划(国家973计划)支持下,重点研究了磷酸铁锂正极材料制备过程及其充放电倍率特性,还提出了如何改善磷酸铁锂正极材料在不同环境温度下性能的解决途径。最后,介绍了LiFePO4/C正极材料制备过程中涉及的还原过程、碳源选择和制备过程装备等过程工程特性问题。
Lithium iron phosphate(LiFePO4)has received particular interest as cathode materials for large-size lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles application. The preparation process of LiFePO4 varies with starting materials. This paper reviews the research progress in various synthetic routes for LiFePO4 developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University with focus on the preparation process of LiFePO4/C and its charge-discharge performance. Approaches to improve the performance of LiFePO4/C cathode in different working temperature range are also presented. Finally,the process engineering problems of LiFePO4/C cathode material preparation are discussed,including the effects of reductant,carbon source and process equipment.