Si doping of high voltage LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 is presented for the first time.
Si doping significantly improves the electrochemical performance of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4.
LiNi0.5Mn1.35Si0.15O4 shows capacities of 123 mAh/g after the 100th cycle (0.5C).
LiNi0.5Mn1.35Si0.15O4 and LiNi0.5Mn1.3Si0.2O4 show excellent cycling stability.