Preparation of LiMn₂O₄ particles by glucose-assisted combustion method

Abstract

Lithium manganese oxide (LiMn₂O₄) powders with particle sizes in the range of 100–600 nm have been synthesized through glucose-assisted combustion synthesis. The presence of glucose increases the stability of the precursor solution, purity of the heat-treated powders, and decreasing on size of the synthesized particle. The formation of complex metal salts-glucose in the precursor solution and effect of the methods for preparing solid precursors on the final product were investigated.