Morphology and agglomeration control of LiMnPO${}_4$ micro- and nanocrystals

Abstract

Microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis was used to grow LiMnPO${}_4$ micro- and nanocrystals from acetate precursors. By appropriate adjustment of the precursor concentration and the pH-value of the reactant, the product composition and purity along with the crystal size can be manipulated, resulting in particle-dimensions from around 10 mm down to a few 100 nm. Prisms and plates with hexagonal basal face as well as cuboid and rod-like particles were produced. The effects on the crystal morphology as well as on the materials texture and agglomeration tendency are discussed and a comprehensive agglomeration phase diagram is constructed.

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