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Title: Thermal Stability and Outgassing Behaviors of High‐nickel Cathodes in Lithium‐ion Batteries

Journal Article · · Angewandte Chemie
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  1. Materials Science and Engineering Program Texas Materials Institute University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712 USA

Abstract LiNiO 2 ‐based high‐nickel layered oxide cathodes are regarded as promising cathode materials for high‐energy‐density automotive lithium batteries. Most of the attention thus far has been paid towards addressing their surface and structural instability issues brought by the increase of Ni content (>90 %) with an aim to enhance the cycle stability. However, the poor safety performance remains an intractable problem for their commercialization in the market, yet it has not received appropriate attention. In this review, we focus on the gas generation and thermal degradation behaviors of high‐Ni cathodes, which are critical factors in determining their overall safety performance. A comprehensive overview of the mechanisms of outgassing and thermal runaway reactions is presented and analyzed from a chemistry perspective. Finally, we discuss the challenges and the insights into developing robust, safe high‐Ni cathodes.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
EE0007762
OSTI ID:
1987942
Journal Information:
Angewandte Chemie, Journal Name: Angewandte Chemie Vol. 135 Journal Issue: 43; ISSN 0044-8249
Publisher:
Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English

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