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Effect of electrolyte additives in improving the cycle and calendar life of graphite/Li{sub1.1}[Ni{sub1/3}Co{sub1/3}Mn{sub1/3}]{0.9}O{sub 2} Li-ion cells.

Journal Article · · J. Power Sources

Lithium-rich layered metal oxide Li{sub 1.1}[Ni{sub 1/3}Co{sub 1/3}Mn{sub 1/3}]{sub 0.9}O{sub 2} was investigated as a potential positive electrode material for high-power batteries for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) applications. In order to evaluate the power and life characteristics of the graphite/Li{sub 1.1}[Ni{sub 1/3}Co{sub 1/3}Mn{sub 1/3}]{sub 0.9}O{sub 2} cell chemistry, hybrid pulse power characterization (HPPC) and accelerated calendar life tests were conducted on several pouch cells containing electrolytes with and without additives. The data show that the cells containing 0.5 wt% lithium bis(oxalate)borate (LiBOB) or vinyl ethyl carbonate (VEC) additives, or the novel lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate (LiDFOB) additive, have much improved cycle and calendar life performance.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
EE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
940944
Report Number(s):
ANL/CMT/JA-57679
Journal Information:
J. Power Sources, Journal Name: J. Power Sources Journal Issue: 2 ; Dec. 6, 2007 Vol. 174; ISSN JPSODZ; ISSN 0378-7753
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH