Oxygen-deficient TiO interlayer enabling Li-rich Mn-based layered oxide cathodes with enhanced reversible capacity and cyclability.

The unique anion redox mechanism of Li-rich Mn-based layered oxide (LMLO) cathodes endows them with a higher specific capacity compared with conventional cathodes. However, the irreversible anion redox reactions can cause structural degradation and sluggish electrochemical kinetics in the cathode, resulting in a poor electrochemical performance in the batteries. Thus, to address these issues, a single-sided conductive oxygen-deficient TiO interlayer was applied on a commercial Celgard separator as a coating layer towards the LMLO cathode.