dc.contributor.advisor | Ross, Natasha | |
dc.contributor.author | Willenberg, Shane | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-04-11T11:16:14Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-05-02T22:10:04Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2017 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5944 | |
dc.description | Magister Scientiae - MSc (Chemistry) | |
dc.description.abstract | A novel lithium ion (Li-ion) battery cathode material has been investigated for potential mobile
technology energy storage applications. I have successfully synthesized Lithium Manganese oxide
(LMO), reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) and Aluminium trifluoride (AlF3). The cathode coated
nanocomposite was compiled of the aforementioned materials to give [AlF3LiMn2O4-rGO]. A
single-phase spinel was observed from X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies with a high intensity (111)
plane which indicates good electrochemical activity. No alterations to the crystal structure were
observed after forming the composite nano-cathode material. Fourier transfer infrared (FTIR)
spectroscopy showed the vibrational spectrum of LiMn2O4 with a with asymmetric MnO6
stretching confirming that the spinel was formed. | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | University of the Western Cape | |
dc.title | Carbon supported aluminium trifluoride
nanoparticles functionalized lithium manganese
oxide for the development of advanced lithium
ion battery system | |
dc.rights.holder | University of the Western Cape | |