| abstract |
In one aspect, the disclosure relates to electrochemically active materials for use in constructing cathodes in lithium ion batteries. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. In accordance with the purpose(s) of the present disclosure, as embodied and broadly described herein, the disclosure, in one aspect, relates to electrochemically active materials for use as cathodes in lithium-ion batteries, methods of introducing dopants into the electrochemically active materials, and electrochemical cells and batteries comprising the same. Cathodes made using the electrochemically active materials disclosed herein exhibit smoother voltage profiles as well as enhanced specific energy, cycle life, rate capability, self-discharge resistance, and thermal stability compared to conventional cathodes. |