1. In situ inorganic conductive network formation in high-voltage single-crystal Ni-rich cathodes.
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Fan, Xinming, Ou, Xing, Zhao, Wengao, Liu, Yun, Zhang, Bao, Zhang, Jiafeng, Zou, Lianfeng, Seidl, Lukas, Li, Yangzhong, Hu, Guorong, Battaglia, Corsin, and Yang, Yong
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NEGATIVE electrode ,ENERGY density ,PHASE transitions ,SURFACE coatings ,CATHODES ,ELECTROCHEMICAL electrodes ,LITHIUM-ion batteries - Abstract
High nickel content in LiNi
x Coy Mnz O2 (NCM, x ≥ 0.8, x + y + z = 1) layered cathode material allows high specific energy density in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, Ni-rich NCM cathodes suffer from performance degradation, mechanical and structural instability upon prolonged cell cycling. Although the use of single-crystal Ni-rich NCM can mitigate these drawbacks, the ion-diffusion in large single-crystal particles hamper its rate capability. Herein, we report a strategy to construct an in situ Li1.4 Y0.4 Ti1.6 (PO4 )3 (LYTP) ion/electron conductive network which interconnects single-crystal LiNi0.88 Co0.09 Mn0.03 O2 (SC-NCM88) particles. The LYTP network facilitates the lithium-ion transport between SC-NCM88 particles, mitigates mechanical instability and prevents detrimental crystalline phase transformation. When used in combination with a Li metal anode, the LYTP-containing SC-NCM88-based cathode enables a coin cell capacity of 130 mAh g−1 after 500 cycles at 5 C rate in the 2.75-4.4 V range at 25 °C. Tests in Li-ion pouch cell configuration (i.e., graphite used as negative electrode active material) demonstrate capacity retention of 85% after 1000 cycles at 0.5 C in the 2.75-4.4 V range at 25 °C for the LYTP-containing SC-NCM88-based positive electrode. Single-crystal Ni-rich cathodes suffer from side reactions with the electrolyte and slow Li-ion transport during high-voltage cycling. Herein, a Li1.4 Y0.4 Ti1.6 (PO4 )3 coating is applied to facilitate the Li-ion transport and improve the cycling life of the cell. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2021
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