| Clarification of solid-state synthesis mechanism of Ni-rich (Ni = 0.88) layered cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries |
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Hwasuk Nam, Keebum Hwang, Minki Oh, Youngmin Chi, Hyungchul Kang, Songhun Yoon |
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School of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 221, Heukseok-Dong, Dongjak-Gu, Seoul 156-756, Republic of Korea |
Correspondence:
Songhun Yoon,
Email: yoonshun@cau.ac.kr
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Received: 31 October 2024 • Accepted: 28 November 2024 |
| Abstract |
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Owing to the widespread adoption of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, portable electronics, and various other applications, the demand for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries with improved performance has increased dramatically. To address this critical need, this study investigates the solid-state synthesis mechanism of the Ni-rich LiNiCoMO (NCM) cathode material during calcination. LiNi0.88Co0.06Mn0.06O2 powders were prepared by first mixing LiOH·H2O and Ni0.88Co0.06Mn0.06(OH)2. The mixture was then calcined for 0–15 h while gradually increasing the temperature from 225–700 °C. The impact of calcination temperature on the structural and morphological changes was systematically analyzed via thermal, morphological, and crystal-structure analyses. The appropriate calcination temperature for acquiring the desired crystal structure was determined through weight changes during heating. The results revealed the initial formation of a rock-salt type of transition metal oxide phase at approximately 300 °C, followed by lithium-ion diffusion into this structure, leading to a solid-solution phase at approximately 400 °C. Subsequently, LiOH diffuses directly into the NCM powder at approximately 500 °C through a solid-state reaction, initiating the formation of a layered phase. As the temperature rises to 700 °C, this lithium-ion diffusion process further progresses, leading to a well-ordered layered structure, which is crucial for electrochemical performance. Increasing the dwell time at 700 °C resulted in a stable cathode performance after 10 h. The study findings provide valuable insights into the structural optimization of NCM materials and contribute to the advancement of lithium-ion batteries. |
| Keywords:
Ni-rich NCM cathode material, lithium-ion batteries, calcination temperature, solid-state reaction |
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