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Title: High Voltage Operation of Ni-Rich NMC Cathodes Enabled by Stable Electrode/Electrolyte Interphases

Journal Article · · Advanced Energy Materials

Lithium (Li) metal battery (LMB) is one of the most promising candidates for the next generation energy storage systems. However, it is still a significant challenge to operate LMBs with high voltage cathode under high rate conditions. In this work, a LMB using nickel-rich layered cathode of LiNi0.76Mn0.14Co0.10O2 (NMC76) and an optimized electrolyte (0.6 M LiTFSI + 0.4 M LiBOB + 0.05 M LiPF6 dissolved in EC: EMC (4:6 by weight)) demonstrate excellent stability under a high charge cutoff voltage of 4.5 V. Remarkably, these Li||NMC76 cells can deliver a high discharge capacity of > 220 mAh g-1 (846 Wh kg-1) and retain more than 80% capacity after 1000 cycles under a high charge/discharge current rates of 2C/2C (1C = 200 mA g-1). These excellent electrochemical performances can be attributed to the highly enhanced structural/interfacial stability of both Ni-rich NMC76 cathode materials and Li metal anode using the optimized electrolyte.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1557726
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-131810
Journal Information:
Advanced Energy Materials, Vol. 8, Issue 19
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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