In this work, the surface of LiNi0.5Mn0.3Co0.2O2 cathode materials were coated with organosilane reagents to investigate their effect on cell electrochemical performance. The impact of the weight percentage of organosilane used and the functionality of the organosilane used will be presented. Characterization of the organosilane coating using XRD, XPS and FTIR confirm the presence of a Si-containing coating. Cycling performance for half cells (Li/ LiNi0.5Mn0.3Co0.2O2) using the organosilane coated cathodes will be shown. In conclusion, a new type of organic coating was utilized on Ni-rich cathode materials and this research explores a new type of coating for high voltage cathodes.
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