The effects of process parameters on the properties of manganese-rich carbonate precursors: A study of co-precipitation synthesis using semi-batch reactors

Ngoepe, Noko; Gutierrez, Arturo; Barai, Pallab; Chen, Jiajun; Ngoepe, Phuti E.; Croy, Jason R.

doi:10.1016/j.ces.2021.116694

Title: The effects of process parameters on the properties of manganese-rich carbonate precursors: A study of co-precipitation synthesis using semi-batch reactors

Journal Article · Tue Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 2021 · Chemical Engineering Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2021.116694· OSTI ID:1831728

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^[2]; Barai, Pallab ^[3]; Chen, Jiajun ^[3]; Ngoepe, Phuti E. ^[1]; Croy, Jason R. ^[3]

Univ. of Limpopo, Mankweng (South Africa)
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Lemont, IL (United States)
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

The synthesis of precursors for lithium- and manganese-rich xLi₂MnO₃ ∙ (1-x)LiMO₂ (M = Ni, Mn, Co) (LMR-NMC) materials is generally carried out via co-precipitation using a continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) under steady-state conditions. But during the early stages of research (e.g., when screening compositional spaces of interest), using a CSTR in steady-state mode can be time consuming and wasteful. An alternative is to operate the reactor in semi-batch mode, which shortens reaction times and reduces the amount of waste. However, the effect of this mode on the product is not well documented. The present work investigates how several process variables affect the physical properties of Mn-rich NMC carbonate precursors prepared under semi-batch operation of a CSTR. The process variables examined are pH, ammonia concentration of feed solution, process temperature, stirring speed, and reaction time. Overall, the results can help guide research-scale production to support efficient development of Mn-rich carbonates for cathode oxides.

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Research Organization:: Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-06CH11357

OSTI ID:: 1831728

Journal Information:: Chemical Engineering Science, Vol. 241; ISSN 0009-2509

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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