Improving the Long-term Cycle Performance of xLi 2 MnO 3 ·(1-x)LiMeO 2 /Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 Cells via Prelithiation and Electrolyte Engineering

Zhang, Yicheng; Teeter, Glenn; Kim, Young Jin; Park, Kyusung; Burrell, Anthony; Ha, Yeyoung

doi:10.1149/1945-7111/acf5a7

Improving the Long-term Cycle Performance of xLi ₂ MnO ₃ ·(1-x)LiMeO ₂ /Li ₄ Ti ₅ O ₁₂ Cells via Prelithiation and Electrolyte Engineering

Journal Article · Thu Sep 14 00:00:00 EDT 2023 · Journal of the Electrochemical Society

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/acf5a7· OSTI ID:2000146

Zhang, Yicheng; Teeter, Glenn; Kim, Young Jin; Park, Kyusung; Burrell, Anthony;

Toward the development of high energy density and long lifetime batteries for behind-the-meter storage (BTMS) applications, Li- and Mn-rich layered oxide cathode (xLi ₂ MnO ₃ ·(1-x)LiMeO ₂ , Me = Ni, Mn, and etc., LMR-NM) and Li ₄ Ti ₅ O ₁₂ (LTO) anode system was examined. To mitigate the major degradation mechanisms at each electrode (i.e., loss of Li inventory (LLI) at the anode and transition metal dissolution and oxygen release at the cathode), two approaches were taken—prelithiating the LTO electrode and varying the electrolyte solvent compositions. The effect of prelithiation and electrolyte engineering on the long-term cycle performance of LMR-NM/LTO cells were systematically evaluated via electrochemical analyses and post-mortem characterizations. By using a prelithiated LTO anode and supplying additional Li to the system, the capacity retention of LMR-NM/LTO system was improved. The degree of enhancement was dependent on the types of electrolytes used, as their decomposition products determined the level of LLI. With increased capacity retention, however, the cathode was utilized to a greater extent, resulting in more severe loss of the cathode active material. Thus, all degradation mechanisms should be considered comprehensively when designing high performance LMR-NM/LTO cells to account for their complex interplay.

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Research Organization:: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Sustainable Transportation. Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC36-08GO28308

OSTI ID:: 2000146

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2203647
OSTI ID: 1997568

Report Number(s):: NREL/JA--5K00-85215

Journal Information:: Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Journal Name: Journal of the Electrochemical Society Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 170; ISSN 0013-4651

Publisher:: The Electrochemical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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