This PhD study aims to develop new material compositions for their use as positive electrodes (cathodes) in high energy density Li-ion batteries. Unlike the current approach of capacity increase in Li-ion cathodes, this study is not based on lamellar technology but on disordered rocksalt materials. Those structures consist in a mixture of Lithium and transition metals distributed randomly in an anionic network based on the rocksalt structure. Conductivity in these structures is such that a lithium excess in the structure creates a percolation network allowing for Li ions mobility. This study comprises two key parts.First, the disordered rocksalt oxides Li1.2Mn0.6Nb0,2O2 are synthesised through solid state route and characterised both struct...