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New concentration-gradient cathode material for Li-ion batteries shows high energy density and long life

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Researchers from Korea and the US have developed a new concentration-gradient Li[Ni 0.83 The new material was successfully synthesized via co-precipitation, in which the core Li[Ni 0.9 Mn 0.05 ]O 2 was encapsulated completely with a stable concentration-gradient layer having reduced Ni content. Earlier post.)

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ORNL, XALT show nanoscale alumina coating on layered oxide cathode materials substantially improves Li-ion battery performance

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The ability to mitigate degradation mechanisms for Ni-rich NMC and NCA provides insight into a method to enable the performance of high-voltage Li-ion batteries, they concluded. —Mohanty et al. UCV, respectively.

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NREL licenses Li-ion battery technology to Forge Nano; enhanced safety, durability, and lifetime

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The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Forge Nano to commercialize NREL’s patented battery materials and systems capable of operating safely in high-stress environments. —Paul Lichty, CEO of Forge Nano. Debasish Mohanty, Kevin Dahlberg, David M.

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New aqueous rechargeable lithium battery shows good safety, high reliability, high energy density and low cost; another post Li-ion alternative

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Schematic illustration of the aqueous rechargeable lithium battery (ARLB) using the coated lithium metal as anode, LiMn 2 O 4 as cathode and 0.5 mol l -1 Li 2 SO 4 aqueous solution as electrolyte. mol l -1 Li 2 SO 4 aqueous solution as electrolyte, an ARLB is built up. Wang et al. Click to enlarge. —Wang et al.

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Nickel Nitride for Li-ion anode material with good reversible capacity

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Researchers in France and Spain have designed a nickel nitride material for use as an anode in Li-ion batteries that shows good reversible capacity. Ni 3 N ‘cast’ electrodes exhibited good rate capability, with 500 mAh g -1 reversible capacity maintained after 10 cycles at a rate of 1 Li per h. —Gillot et al.

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Dalhousie team reports ternary blends of electrolyte additives greatly enhance performance of NMC Li-ion cells

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Batteries for electrified vehicles require much longer calendar and cycle lifetimes, as well as improved high temperature tolerance, than their portable consumer electronics counterparts. Researchers at Dalhousie University (Canada) led by Dr. Jeff Dahn now report that Li[Ni 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 ]O 2 (NMC111)/graphite and Li[Ni 0.42

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New Berkeley Lab spectroscopy technique for in situ measurement of charge dynamics in an operating battery electrode

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Researchers at Berkeley Lab and its Advanced Light Source have developed a new soft X-ray spectroscopy technique that can measure the migration of ions and electrons in an integrated, operating battery electrode. Lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology provides a high-efficiency solution for energy storage. An array of holes with 50??

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