Nano-spinel Li x Mn 2 O 4 (0.6≤x≤1.0)was synthesized by two steps of copre cipitation and calcination.The influences of calcination temperature,time and Li /Mn ratio on the crystal structure and the particle size of Li x Mn 2 O 4 were investigated.It was shown that the higher the calcination temperature,the more complete the crystal structure,and the larger the partic le size.Moreover,the influence of c alcination time on the crystal structure was insignificant when it was more than 3h at 700℃.With the increase of x in Li x Mn 2 O 4 in the range of 0.6～1.0,the d 111 and lattice parameter a increased fi rst and then decreased.The electrochemical properties of nano-spinel LiMn 2 O 4 using as cathode material of lithium-ion battery were studied.The low di scharge capacity might be due to the irreversible capacity loss brou ght by the large surface area and latt ice vacancies of the nano-spinel.
