Chemical stability and long-term cell performance of low-cobalt, Ni-Rich cathodes prepared by aqueous processing for high-energy Li-Ion batteries

Wood, Marissa; Li, Jianlin; Ruther, Rose E.; Du, Zhijia; Self, Ethan C.; Meyer, III, Harry M.; Daniel, Claus; Belharouak, Ilias; Wood, III, David L.

doi:10.1016/j.ensm.2019.08.020

Title: Chemical stability and long-term cell performance of low-cobalt, Ni-Rich cathodes prepared by aqueous processing for high-energy Li-Ion batteries

Journal Article · Fri Aug 30 00:00:00 UTC 2019 · Energy Storage Materials

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2019.08.020 · OSTI ID:1560330

; Li, Jianlin;

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; Meyer, III, Harry M.; Daniel, Claus; Belharouak, Ilias; Wood, III, David L.

Cobalt content in Li-ion battery cathodes has become a top concern due to its price volatility and limited source availability. Low-cobalt, Ni-rich active materials are promising candidates for next-generation cathodes due to their high capacities, and water-based processing of these materials can further reduce both cost and environmental impact. We systematically evaluated the water compatibility of four different LiNi_xMn_1-x-yCo_yO₂ (NMC) powders with increasing nickel contents. Comprehensive characterization verified there is no major change to their bulk structures, and only slight surface modifications related to the removal of contaminant species. For the first time, we demonstrate that LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂ (NMC 811) cathodes can be formulated in water and cycled 1000 times in full pouch cells with excellent capacity retention (~70% compared to ~76% for NMP-processed cells). When implemented in future battery production lines, aqueous processing of Ni-rich NMC will simultaneously enable cost reductions and higher cell energy densities.

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States); Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE); USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Office (EE-3V)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725; AC52-07NA27344

OSTI ID:: 1560330

Report Number(s):: LLNL-JRNL--768524; S2405829719309353; PII: S2405829719309353

Journal Information:: Energy Storage Materials, Journal Name: Energy Storage Materials; ISSN 2405-8297

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: Netherlands

Language:: English

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