Promoting electrochemical rates by concurrent ionic-electronic conductivity enhancement in high mass loading cathode electrode

Wang, Ying; Mijailovic, Aleksandar S.; Ji, Tongtai; Cakmak, Ercan; Zhao, Xianhui; Huang, Luyao; Sheldon, Brian W.; Zhu, Hongli

doi:10.1016/j.ensm.2024.103546

Promoting electrochemical rates by concurrent ionic-electronic conductivity enhancement in high mass loading cathode electrode

Journal Article · Mon Jun 10 00:00:00 EDT 2024 · Energy Storage Materials

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2024.103546· OSTI ID:2438749

^[1]; Mijailovic, Aleksandar S. ^[2]; Ji, Tongtai ^[1]; ^[3]; ^[3]; Huang, Luyao ^[1]; Sheldon, Brian W. ^[2]; ^[1]

Northeastern Univ., Boston, MA (United States)
Brown Univ., Providence, RI (United States)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Enhancing the fast charging capacity of thick electrodes with high mass loading is imperative in expediting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Nonetheless, the insufficient charge transfer kinetics of thick electrodes hinder the movement of effective electrons and ions, hence diminishing capacity at high current rates. In this work, we applied sustainable and biodegradable cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as electrode additives. It is the first time to simultaneously improve the electronic conductivity by optimizing the carbon dispersion and establishing electron transfer networks, as well as boosting the ionic conductivity of electrodes by shortening the ion transfer pathway. Specifically, the LiNi_0.6Mn_0.2Co_0.2O₂ electrodes incorporating 1% dual functional CNCs additive exhibit improved effective electrical conductivity from 0.11 to 0.16 S/m and risen effective ionic conductivity from 0.36 to 0.62 S/m, in comparison to counterpart electrodes without CNCs. Therefore, the 1% CNC electrode with a high mass loading of 27.0 mg/cm² delivers a discharge capacity of 128 mAh/g at 1 C, which is superior to that of the CNC-free electrodes (95 mAh/g). In short, this study presents a novel environmentally friendly, economically viable, and dual-functional electrode additive that enhances both electronic and ionic conductivities with the aim of facilitating the widespread adoption of fast-charging high mass loading electrodes.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725; EE0009111

OSTI ID:: 2438749

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2375567

Journal Information:: Energy Storage Materials, Vol. 71; ISSN 2405-8297

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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