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Argonne team develops new approach to cobalt-free Li-ion cathodes

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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new approach to cobalt-free Li-ion cathodes that avoids some of the problems with other low-cobalt cathode approaches. Ni is in between Co and Mn in all these criteria. Ni, Mn, Co; NMC) oxides with low Mn and Co contents, e.g., NMC-811. Croy, Brandon R.

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Binder-free 3D silicon-nickel electrodes for Li-ion batteries show high capacity and cycling stability

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Cycling characteristics of 700 nm 3D(Si,Ni) at 1C showing a reversible specific capacity of 1,650 mAh/g after 120 cycles of charge/discharge. A 700 nm 3D(Si,Ni) material at 1C showing a reversible specific capacity of 1650 mAh/g after 120 cycles of charge/discharge. Ni film; selectively etched copper from the microstructure of Cu?

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Researchers discover how nickel may inhibit charge/discharge rate in Li-ion batteries

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Simulated zone projection image based on LMNO crystal model with 20% Ni/Li disorder corresponding to blue rectangle. Simulated zone projection image based on LMNO crystal model with 10% Ni/Li disorder corresponding to white rectangle. For example, a layered composite based on lithium nickel manganese oxide Li 1.2

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

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These lithium-ion batteries feature a hybrid solid-liquid electrolyte system, in which the electrodes are coated with a solid electrolyte layer. The incorporation of this technology into Forge Nano’s offering will lead to a substantial reduction in cost per unit energy of lithium-ion batteries. King, Lamuel A.

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Umicore acquires Lithium-ion cathode material patents from FMC Corporation

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Materials technology group Umicore has acquired a set of product and process patents covering high-end Li-ion active cathode materials from FMC Corporation. This patented technology increases the performance and safety for Li-ion batteries using lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) and mixed metal lithium oxides (NMC) as cathode material.

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Argonne and Hanyang University Develop New High-Energy Cathode Material With Improved Thermal Stability; Good Fit for PHEV Applications

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SEM of Li[Ni 0.64 Mn 0.18 ]O 2 particle with concentration gradient of Ni, Co, and Mn contents. Addressing these problems, the Argonne and Hanyang researchers developed a concentration-gradient cathode material based on a layered lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide. In this material (Li[Ni 0.64

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Beijing, Argonne researchers develop new solid-state Li-ion battery; glassy nanocomposite electrolyte with ILs

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In … solid-state LIBs [lithium-ion batteries], one important component that needs to be improved to make it more suitable for high performance applications is the electrolyte material. Such solid composite electrolytes also have been previously shown to reduce lithium dendrite formation and proliferation in lithium metal batteries.

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