An overview of various critical aspects of low-cobalt/cobalt-free Li-ion battery cathodes

Mallick, Sourav; Patel, Arjun; Paranthaman, Mariappan Parans; Mugumya, Jethrine H.; Kim, Sunuk; Rasche, Michael L.; Jiang, Mo; Lopez, Herman; Gupta, Ram B.

doi:10.1039/D4SE01206B

Title: An overview of various critical aspects of low-cobalt/cobalt-free Li-ion battery cathodes

Journal Article · 27 January 2025 · Sustainable Energy & Fuels

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE01206B · OSTI ID:2496724

^[1]; Patel, Arjun ^[1];

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Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA
Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
Ionblox, Fremont, CA, 94538, USA

Production of low-cobalt/cobalt-free cathodes, recycling, continuous manufacturing and fast-charging ability is important. They determine the cell manufacturing cost, supply-chain stability, environmental benignity.

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Journal Information:: Sustainable Energy & Fuels, Journal Name: Sustainable Energy & Fuels Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 9; ISSN SEFUA7; ISSN 2398-4902

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