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Title: The Li{sub 4}Ti{sub 5}O{sub 12}//PAN electrolyte//LiMn{sub 2}O{sub 4} rechargeable battery with passivation-free electrodes

Journal Article · · Journal of the Electrochemical Society
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.1838690· OSTI ID:653520
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  1. EIC Labs., Inc., Norwood, MA (United States)

The Li-ion cell, Li{sub 4}Ti{sub 5}O{sub 12}//PAN electrolyte//LiMn{sub 2}O{sub 4}, appears to be a classic example of a battery with passivation-free electrodes. Its gross impedance characteristics remain steady during long-term cycling at high charge/discharge rates. The cell showed excellent rechargeability at >99.9% coulombic efficiency for nearly 250 full-depth cycles, at a 1C discharge rate and a C/5 charge rate. The capacity fade was low at approximately 0.12% per cycle at around 100 cycles and {approximately}0.05% at around 200 cycles. Excellent utilizations of the cathode and anode were observed with values of 100 mAh/g of LiMn{sub 2}O{sub 4} and 140 mAh/g of Li{sub 4}Ti{sub 5}O{sub 12} at 1 C discharge rate, and 70 mAh/g of LiMn{sub 2}O{sub 4} and 92 mAh/g of Li{sub 4}Ti{sub 5}O{sub 12} at 7.5C discharge rate. Electrode utilizations were significantly better under pulse discharge conditions at the 8C--16C rates. The energy density of the cell, calculated with a cell voltage of 2.6 V and practically observed cathode and anode capacities at the C/10 discharge rate, is 60 Wh/kg. The weights of the electrodes, current collectors, and electrolyte are included in this value. It is suitable for applications where high power and very long cycle life are required.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-96ER82158
OSTI ID:
653520
Journal Information:
Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Vol. 145, Issue 8; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English