Physics – Condensed Matter – Materials Science
Scientific paper
2011-05-17
Physics
Condensed Matter
Materials Science
Chem. Mater. published online (2011)
Scientific paper
We report first-principles density-functional theory studies of native point defects and defect complexes in olivine-type LiFePO4, a promising candidate for rechargeable Li-ion battery electrodes. The defects are characterized by their formation energies which are calculated within the GGA+U framework. We find that native point defects are charged, and each defect is stable in one charge state only. Removing electrons from the stable defects always generates defect complexes containing small hole polarons. Defect formation energies, hence concentrations, and defect energy landscapes are all sensitive to the choice of atomic chemical potentials which represent experimental conditions. One can, therefore, suppress or enhance certain native defects in LiFePO4 via tuning the synthesis conditions. Based on our results, we provide insights on how to obtain samples in experiments with tailored defect concentrations for targeted applications. We also discuss the mechanisms for ionic and electronic conduction in LiFePO4 and suggest strategies for enhancing the electrical conductivity.
Hoang Khang
Johannes Michelle
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