LiFePO4 films were deposited on Au/Si substrate by radio-frequency magnetron sputtering. The effect of annealing on the crystallization and morphology of LiFePO4 thin film has been investigated. X-ray diffraction revealed that the films through annealing were well crystallized compared with as-deposited films. The surface morphology of the thin film was also observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Electrochemical tests in 1M Li2SO4 showed that the annealed thin film in 500°C exhibits larger Li-ion diffusion coefficient (3.46 × 10-7 cm2s-1) than as-deposited film and powder. Furthermore, cyclic voltammetry demonstrate a well-defined lithium intercalation/deintercalation reaction at around 0.45 V versus SCE (i.e., 3.6 V versus Li+/Li), suggesting that the annealed LiFePO4 thin film is a promising candidate cathode film for lithium microbatteries.
Jiaxiong Wu,Wei Cai,and Guangyi Shang.
Int.J.Nanosci.,14,1460027(2015)