Study of Mechanism Mobility of Calcium and Magnesium-Doped Lithium-Based Germanium Oxide Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
摘要
In this study, synthesis and characterization of electrolytes containing lithium oxide incorporated by Ge3+ with a basic formula of Li0.8Ge0.2–xO1.9 (where x is equal to 0.05, 0.10, 0.15) and doped lithium with Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions using Li1−xMxO2−δ (M = Ca, Mg) formula were produced through simple and cost-effective co-precipitation method. All the samples exhibited a perfect match with the rhombohedral-type structure, also demonstrating a good crystalline nature were examined using X-ray powder diffraction. The radii of the Li3+ (0.76 Å) and Ge3+ (0.53 Å) ions are almost close to that of Ca2+ and Mg2+. Further, structural modifications were investigated through Raman spectroscopy. The measurements recorded within the spectral range of 50 to 1000 cm–1, offer a comprehensive view of the vibrational characteristics of these materials. Minor functional group modifications were identified by FT-IR analysis. Optical absorption spectra were obtained from LiO2 electrolyte samples doped with varying concentrations of Ge3+, Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions, covering a wavelength range of 200 to 800 nm. The study utilizes SEM and EDAX to provide an in-depth investigation of the morphology and elemental composition of LiO electrolyte samples co-doped with varying concentrations of Ge3+, Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions. The EDAX spectrum confirms the presence of Li, Ge, Ca, and Mg elements, validating the doping process and ensuring the accuracy of the sample preparation. The role of individual grains and grain boundaries in the overall conductivity was explored through AC impedance spectroscopy, conducted over low temperature range.