摘要 |
<p>Stabilized lithiated manganese oxide (LMO) is prepared by reacting cubic spinel lithium manganese oxide particles and particles of an alkali metal compound in air for a time and at a temperature sufficient to decompose at least a portion of the alkali metal compound, providing a treated lithium manganese oxide. The reaction product is characterized as particles having a core or bulk structure of cubic spinel lithium manganese oxide and a surface region which is enriched in Mn+4 relative to the bulk. Electrochemical cells containing the stabilized LMO of the invention have improved charging and discharging characteristics and maintain integrity over a prolonged life cycle.</p> |