MgH2–CoO: a conversion-type composite electrode for LiBH4-based all-solid-state lithium ion batteries
El-Kharbachi, Abdelouahab; Uesato, Hiroki; Kawai, Hironori; Wenner, Sigurd; Miyaoka, Hiroki; Sørby, Magnus Helgerud; Fjellvåg, Helmer; Ichikawa, Takayuki; Hauback, Bjørn
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Several studies have demonstrated that MgH2 is a promising conversion-type anode toward Li. A major obstacle is the reversible capacity during cycling. Electrochemical co-existence of a mixed metal hydride-oxide conversion type anode is demonstrated for lithium ion batteries using a solid-state electrolyte. 75MgH2$25CoO anodes are obtained from optimized mixing conditions avoiding reactions occurring during high-energy ball-milling. Electrochemical tests are carried out to investigate the cycling capability and reversibility of the on-going conversion reactions. The cycling led to formation of a singleplateau nanocomposite electrode with higher reversibility yield, lowered discharge–charge hysteresis and mitigated kinetic effect at high C-rate compared to MgH2 anodes. It is believed that reduced diffusion pathways and less polarized electrodes are the origin of the improved properties. The designed composite-electrode shows good preservation and suitability with LiBH4 solid electrolyte as revealed from electron microscopy analyses and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.