Improved Electrode Performance of Porous LiFePO4 Using RuO2 as an Oxidic Nanoscale Interconnect

By using nanometer-sized RuO2 to "metalize" tiny pores and even "repair" incomplete electronically conducting (carbon) networks in porous carbon-containing LiFePO4 (see figure), the kinetics and rate capability of the composite are significantly improved. The key lies in the bonding properties of RuO2, which enables good contact to both the oxidic storage material as well as the carbon structures used as current collector. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2007/c0697_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.