Monocrystal LiMn_(0. 6)Fe_(0. 4)PO_4 cathode material was obtained via hydrothermal method at 180℃ for 10 h without any surfactant. The effects of hydrothermal time on the phase and morphology of the material were discussed.By controlling the reaction solutions, the rodlike, flowerlike,and strawlike LiMn_(0.6)Fe_(0.4)PO_4 cathode materials were synthesized. Electrochemical performances show that the rodlike LiMn_(0. 6)Fe_(0. 4)PO_4 has the best electrochemical properties. The initial discharge capacity of the rodlike structure is 106.4 mAh·g^(-1), which is higher than those of flowerlike and strawlike materials.
Assisted by graphene oxide(GO),nano-sized LiMn_(0.6)Fe_(0.4)PO_4 with excellent electrochemical performance was prepared by a facile hydrothermal method as cathode material for lithium ion battery.SEM and TEM images indicate that the particle size of LiMn_(0.6)Fe_(0.4)PO_4(S2)was about 80 nm in diameter.The discharge capacity of LiMn_(0.6)Fe_(0.4)PO_4 nanoparticles was 140.3 mAh-g^1 in the first cycle.It showed that graphene oxide was able to restrict the growth of LiMn_(0.6)Fe_(0.4)PO_4 and it in situ reduction of GO could improve the electrical conductivity of LiMn_(0.6)Fe_(0.4)PO_4 material.
