Layered Ni-rich transition metal oxides (LiNixCoyMnzO2, x + y + z = 1, NCM) are regarded as promising cathodes for high-energy Li-ion batteries, due to merits of large capacity and low cost. However, the formed microcracks during cycling can lead to severe structural degradation, rapidly deteriorating properties of NCM cathode. To solve this problem, an enhanced mechanical strength strategy triggered by regulating the grain size of precursor has been successfully proposed, which is aimed at improving the structural stability of NCM cathode. It is found that NCM cathode featured with small grai...