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Yu H, Yang Z, Han Q, Chen L, Jiang H, Li C. Operando Building of a Superior Interface Hybrid Film Enables Chemomechanically Durable Co-Free Ni-Rich Cathodes. ACS NANO 2024; 18:13428-13436. [PMID: 38725103 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c04125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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The Co-free Ni-rich layered cathodes become pivotal to reduce cost and increase benefit toward next-generation Li-ion batteries yet raise a major challenge for their extremely fragile cathode-electrolyte interface (CEI) film. Herein, we report the in situ construction of the Si/B-enriched organic-inorganic hybrid CEI films on LiNi0.9Mn0.1O2 (NM91) with the assistance of tris(trimethylsilyl) borate (TMSB) additive. The hybrid film exhibits superior Young's modulus, mechanical strength, and ductility, which greatly dissipate the microstrain of Co-free Ni-rich cathodes under various states of charge with high structural integrity. Furthermore, the surface oxygen anions have been significantly stabilized by bonding with the Si and B ions of TMSB with high safety. These merits enable a durable Co-free Ni-rich layered cathode with 96.9% and 87.7% capacity retentions (versus 72.7% and 70.2% of NM91) at a high rate of 5C and a high-temperature of 55 °C after 100 cycles. In a pouch-type full cell, 88.8% of initial capacity is still maintained after cycling at 1C for 500 times, greatly expediting the development and application of Co-free Ni-rich layered cathodes.
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- Haifeng Yu
- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Hierarchical Nanomaterials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, China
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Tayal A, Barai P, Zhong H, Kahvecioglu O, Wang X, Pupek KZ, Ma L, Ehrlich SN, Srinivasan V, Qu X, Bai J, Wang F. In Situ Insights into Cathode Calcination for Predictive Synthesis: Kinetic Crystallization of LiNiO 2 from Hydroxides. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312027. [PMID: 38252915 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Calcination is a solid-state synthesis process widely deployed in battery cathode manufacturing. However, its inherent complexity associated with elusive intermediates hinders the predictive synthesis of high-performance cathode materials. Here, correlative in situ X-ray absorption/scattering spectroscopy is used to investigate the calcination of nickel-based cathodes, focusing specifically on the archetypal LiNiO2 from Ni(OH)2. Combining in situ observation with data-driven analysis reveals concurrent lithiation and dehydration of Ni(OH)2 and consequently, the low-temperature crystallization of layered LiNiO2 alongside lithiated rocksalts. Following early nucleation, LiNiO2 undergoes sluggish crystallization and structural ordering while depleting rocksalts; ultimately, it turns into a structurally-ordered layered phase upon full lithiation but remains small in size. Subsequent high-temperature sintering induces rapid crystal growth, accompanied by undesired delithiation and structural degradation. These observations are further corroborated by mesoscale modeling, emphasizing that, even though calcination is thermally driven and favors transformation towards thermodynamically equilibrium phases, the actual phase propagation and crystallization can be kinetically tuned via lithiation, providing freedom for structural and morphological control during cathode calcination.
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- Akhil Tayal
- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Joint Photon Sciences Institute, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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Lee KE, Kim Y, Kim JS, Kim KS, Hong KJ, Nam SC, Kim H, Lee D, Park KY. Comparison Study of a Thermal-Driven Microstructure in a High-Ni Cathode for Lithium-Ion Batteries: Critical Calcination Temperature for Polycrystalline and Single-Crystalline Design. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38684017 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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High-Ni layered oxide cathodes are promising candidates for lithium-ion batteries due to their high energy density. However, their cycle stability is compromised by the poor mechanical durability of the particle microstructure. In this study, we investigate the impact of the calcination temperature on microstructural changes, including primary particle growth and pore evolution, using LiNi0.88Mn0.08Co0.04O2 (N884), with an emphasis on the critical calcination temperature for polycrystalline and single-crystal designs in high-Ni cathodes. As the calcination temperature increases, the primary particles undergo a rectangular growth pattern while the pore population decreases. Beyond a certain critical temperature (in this case, 850 °C), a sudden increase in primary particle size and a simultaneous rapid reduction in the pore population are observed. This sudden microstructure evolution leads to poor cycle retention in N884. In contrast, single-crystal particles, free of grain boundaries, synthesized at this critical temperature exhibit superior cycle retention, underscoring the significance of microstructural design over crystalline quality for achieving long-term cyclability. Our study sheds light on the interplay between calcination temperature and microstructural evolution, proposing the critical temperature as a key criterion for single-crystal synthesis.
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- Kyoung Eun Lee
- Graduate Institute of Ferrous Ecp Materials Technology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, South Korea
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- Graduate Institute of Ferrous Ecp Materials Technology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, South Korea
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- Neutron Science Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Daejeon 34057, South Korea
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- POSCO N.EX.T Hub, Incheon 21985, South Korea
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- Neutron Science Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), Daejeon 34057, South Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Hongik University, Seoul 04066, South Korea
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- Graduate Institute of Ferrous Ecp Materials Technology, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, South Korea
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 37673, South Korea
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Zhang YH, Zhang S, Hu N, Liu Y, Ma J, Han P, Hu Z, Wang X, Cui G. Oxygen vacancy chemistry in oxide cathodes. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:3302-3326. [PMID: 38354058 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00872j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Secondary batteries are a core technology for clean energy storage and conversion systems, to reduce environmental pollution and alleviate the energy crisis. Oxide cathodes play a vital role in revolutionizing battery technology due to their high capacity and voltage for oxide-based batteries. However, oxygen vacancies (OVs) are an essential type of defect that exist predominantly in both the bulk and surface regions of transition metal (TM) oxide batteries, and have a crucial impact on battery performance. This paper reviews previous studies from the past few decades that have investigated the intrinsic and anionic redox-mediated OVs in the field of secondary batteries. We focus on discussing the formation and evolution of these OVs from both thermodynamic and kinetic perspectives, as well as their impact on the thermodynamic and kinetic properties of oxide cathodes. Finally, we offer insights into the utilization of OVs to enhance the energy density and lifespan of batteries. We expect that this review will advance our understanding of the role of OVs and subsequently boost the development of high-performance electrode materials for next-generation energy storage devices.
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- Yu-Han Zhang
- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China.
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China.
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China.
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China.
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China.
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China.
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Max Plank Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, Nothnitzer Strasse 40, D-01187 Dresden, Germany.
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China.
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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- Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China.
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao 266101, P. R. China
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Chen K, Barai P, Kahvecioglu O, Wu L, Pupek KZ, Ge M, Ma L, Ehrlich SN, Zhong H, Zhu Y, Srinivasan V, Bai J, Wang F. Cobalt-free composite-structured cathodes with lithium-stoichiometry control for sustainable lithium-ion batteries. Nat Commun 2024; 15:430. [PMID: 38199989 PMCID: PMC10782004 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44583-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in decarbonizing transportation and power grids, but their reliance on high-cost, earth-scarce cobalt in the commonly employed high-energy layered Li(NiMnCo)O2 cathodes raises supply-chain and sustainability concerns. Despite numerous attempts to address this challenge, eliminating Co from Li(NiMnCo)O2 remains elusive, as doing so detrimentally affects its layering and cycling stability. Here, we report on the rational stoichiometry control in synthesizing Li-deficient composite-structured LiNi0.95Mn0.05O2, comprising intergrown layered and rocksalt phases, which outperforms traditional layered counterparts. Through multiscale-correlated experimental characterization and computational modeling on the calcination process, we unveil the role of Li-deficiency in suppressing the rocksalt-to-layered phase transformation and crystal growth, leading to small-sized composites with the desired low anisotropic lattice expansion/contraction during charging and discharging. As a consequence, Li-deficient LiNi0.95Mn0.05O2 delivers 90% first-cycle Coulombic efficiency, 90% capacity retention, and close-to-zero voltage fade for 100 deep cycles, showing its potential as a Co-free cathode for sustainable Li-ion batteries.
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- Ke Chen
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Department of Joint Photon Science Institute, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, USA
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA.
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA.
- Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA.
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Burns J, Persson KA. Oxygen Loss on Disordered Li-Excess, Mn-Rich Li-Ion Cathode Li 2MnO 2F through First-Principles Modeling. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2023; 35:9127-9134. [PMID: 38027546 PMCID: PMC10653073 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.3c01815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Oxygen evolution energies were calculated for the {100}, {110}, {111}, and {112} type facets of the rock-salt-structured cation-disordered Li-excess, Mn-rich Li-ion (DRX) cathode Li2MnO2F at the fully lithiated, 25% delithiation, and 50% delithiation states. Our calculations showed that Li2MnO2F remains much more robust to O loss than its nonfluorinated counterparts, as has been shown in experimental work. In particular, the {110} and {112} facets are the most resilient against O loss. Focusing on the {100} type facet, which previous work has shown to be the most likely exposed facet of Li2MnO2F, it was found that higher proportions of Li in an O coordination shell lead to lower O evolution energy (ẼO) and facilitate O loss. It was also found that at higher states of delithiation, surface fluorine had a weaker effect in increasing ẼO, meaning the protective effect of F against O loss is more effective at higher lithiation states. Electronic structure chemical bonding analysis revealed weaker bonding interactions between Li and O correlated with lower ẼO and hence a higher propensity for surface O loss..
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- Jordan Burns
- Energy
Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, University
of California, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Molecular
Foundry, Energy Sciences Area, Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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Mukai K. Stacking Fault Formation in LiNi 0.6Co 0.2Mn 0.2O 2 during Cycling: Fundamental Insights into the Direct Recycling of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:41897-41908. [PMID: 37970059 PMCID: PMC10634112 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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As the global marketplace for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) proliferates, technologies for efficient and environmentally friendly recycling, i.e., direct recycling, of spent LIBs are urgently required. In this contribution, we elucidated the mechanisms underlying the degradation that occurs during the cycling of a Li/LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM622) cell. The results provided fundamental insights into the optimum procedures for direct recycling using a recently developed, state-of-the-art positive electrode material. Capacity fade in NCM622 was induced by cycling at high voltages above 4.6 V vs Li+/Li, during which the rhombohedral symmetry approached cubic symmetry. The selective line broadening and peak shifts that appeared in the X-ray diffraction patterns after cycling indicated the formation of stacking faults along the ch-axis. In addition, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy clarified that rock-salt domains were located on the NCM622 surface before and after cycling. These structural analyses confirmed that the NCM622 particles degrade not at their surfaces but rather in the bulk, contradicting previous reports where degradation during cycling is mainly caused by rock-salt domains on the surface. Material regeneration processes involving the restoration of the original stacking sequence are essential for effective direct recycling.
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- Kazuhiko Mukai
- Toyota Central Research and Development
Laboratories, Incorporated,
41−1 Yokomichi, Nagakute Aichi 480−1192, Japan
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Ransom B, Ramdas A, Lomeli E, Fidawi J, Sendek A, Devereaux T, Reed EJ, Schindler P. Electrolyte Coatings for High Adhesion Interfaces in Solid-State Batteries from First Principles. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:44394-44403. [PMID: 37682811 PMCID: PMC10520915 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c04452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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We introduce an adhesion parameter that enables rapid screening for materials interfaces with high adhesion. This parameter is obtained by density functional theory calculations of individual single-material slabs rather than slabs consisting of combinations of two materials, eliminating the need to calculate all configurations of a prohibitively vast space of possible interface configurations. Cleavage energy calculations are used as an upper bound for electrolyte and coating energies and implemented in an adapted contact angle equation to derive the adhesion parameter. In addition to good adhesion, we impose further constraints in electrochemical stability window, abundance, bulk reactivity, and stability to screen for coating materials for next-generation solid-state batteries. Good adhesion is critical in combating delamination and resistance to lithium diffusivity in solid-state batteries. Here, we identify several promising coating candidates for the Li7La3Zr2O12 and sulfide electrolyte systems including the previously investigated electrode coating materials LiAlSiO4 and Li5AlO8, making them especially attractive for experimental optimization and commercialization.
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- Brandi Ransom
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford
University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford
University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford
University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford
University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford
University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- Aionics,
Inc., Palo Alto, California 94301, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford
University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
- Stanford
Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford
University, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department
of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, United States
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Xiang J, Wei Y, Zhong Y, Yang Y, Cheng H, Yuan L, Xu H, Huang Y. Building Practical High-Voltage Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2200912. [PMID: 35332962 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202200912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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It has long been a global imperative to develop high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) to meet the ever-growing electric vehicle market. One of the most effective strategies for boosting the energy density of LIBs is to increase the output voltage, which largely depends upon the cathode materials. As the most-promising cathodes for high-voltage LIBs (>4 V vs Li/Li+ ), four major categories of cathodes including lithium-rich layered oxides, nickel-rich layered oxides, spinel oxides, and high-voltage polyanionic compounds still encounter severe challenges to realize the improvement of output voltage while maintaining high capacity, fast rate capability, and long service life. This review focuses on the key links in the development of high-voltage cathode materials from the lab to industrialization. First, the failure mechanisms of the four kinds of materials are clarified, and the optimization strategies, particularly solutions that are easy for large-scale production, are considered. Then, to bridge the gap between lab and industry, the cost management, safety assessment, practical battery-performance evaluation, and sustainability of the battery technologies, are discussed. Finally, tough challenges and promising strategies for the commercialization of high-voltage cathode materials are summarized to promote the large-scale application of LIBs with high energy densities.
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- Jingwei Xiang
- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mold Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Zhang SD, Qi MY, Guo SJ, Sun YG, Tan XX, Ma PZ, Li JY, Yuan RZ, Cao AM, Wan LJ. Advancing to 4.6 V Review and Prospect in Developing High-Energy-Density LiCoO 2 Cathode for Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2200148. [PMID: 35324091 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2022] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Layered LiCoO2 (LCO) is one of the most important cathodes for portable electronic products at present and in the foreseeable future. It becomes a continuous push to increase the cutoff voltage of LCO so that a higher capacity can be achieved, for example, a capacity of 220 mAh g-1 at 4.6 V compared to 175 mAh g-1 at 4.45 V, which is unfortunately accompanied by severe capacity degradation due to the much-aggravated side reactions and irreversible phase transitions. Accordingly, strict control on the LCO becomes essential to combat the inherent instability related to the high voltage challenge for their future applications. This review begins with a discussion on the relationship between the crystal structures and electrochemical properties of LCO as well as the failure mechanisms at 4.6 V. Then, recent advances in control strategies for 4.6 V LCO are summarized with focus on both bulk structure and surface properties. One closes this review by presenting the outlook for future efforts on LCO-based lithium ion batteries (LIBs). It is hoped that this work can draw a clear map on the research status of 4.6 V LCO, and also shed light on the future directions of materials design for high energy LIBs.
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- Si-Dong Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, P. R. China
- Hunan ShanShanEnergy Technology Co., Ltd, Hunan, 410006, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., Ltd, Ningxia, 755000, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, and Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Liu H, Xie Z, Qu W, Dy E, Niketic S, Brueckner S, Tsay K, Fuller E, Bock C, Zaker N, Botton GA. High-Voltage Induced Surface and Intragranular Structural Evolution of Ni-Rich Layered Cathode. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2200627. [PMID: 35411712 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202200627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Layered Ni-rich lithium transition metal oxides are promising cathode materials for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries. These cathodes, however, suffer from rapid performance decay under high-voltage operation. In this work, the electrochemical properties and structural evolution of the LiNi0.8 Mn0.1 Co0.1 O2 (NMC811) cathode upon high-voltage cycling are investigated. The results show that the NMC811 cathode not only experiences surface evolution with the formation of Li-deficient rock-salt layers, but also suffers from drastic intragranular structural changes inside bulk grains after high-voltage cycling. Direct evidence for the formation of transition-metal/Li disordering domains with uneven Li content and lattice plane distortion at the internal grains of 4.6 V-cycled NMC811 are provided with their atomic ordering and spatial distribution clearly resolved. The complex intragranular structural changes impede Li+ diffusion inside bulk material, resulting in kinetic limitation and capacity loss. The results demonstrate that the high-voltage cycling would induce severe structural degradation at the grain interior of the cathode material beyond surface evolution, which contributes significantly to the rapid performance decay of the NMC811 cathode. The findings provide new insights for developing effective countermeasures to mitigate this degradation pathway.
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- Hanshuo Liu
- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 4250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 4250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 4250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 4250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 4250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 4250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 4250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 4250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
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- Energy, Mining and Environment Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, 4250 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7, Canada
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Hao Q, Du F, Xu T, Zhou Q, Cao H, Fan Z, Mei C, Zheng J. Evaluation of Nb-Doping on performance of LiNiO2 in wide temperature range. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.116034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Gan Y, Wang C, Li J, Zheng J, Wu Z, Lv L, Liang P, Wan H, Zhang J, Wang H. Stability Optimization Strategies of Cathode Materials for Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries: A Mini Review. Front Chem 2022; 9:828119. [PMID: 35127658 PMCID: PMC8810645 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.828119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Among the new energy storage devices, aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) have become the current research hot spot with significant advantages of low cost, high safety, and environmental protection. However, the cycle stability of cathode materials is unsatisfactory, which leads to great obstacles in the practical application of AZIBs. In recent years, a large number of studies have been carried out systematically and deeply around the optimization strategy of cathode material stability of AZIBs. In this review, the factors of cyclic stability attenuation of cathode materials and the strategies of optimizing the stability of cathode materials for AZIBs by vacancy, doping, object modification, and combination engineering were summarized. In addition, the mechanism and applicable material system of relevant optimization strategies were put forward, and finally, the future research direction was proposed in this article.
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- Yi Gan
- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, China
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- College of Optical and Electronic Technology, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Houzhao Wan, ; Jun Zhang,
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Houzhao Wan, ; Jun Zhang,
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- School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Yangtze Memory Laboratories, Wuhan, China
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