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- This invention was made with U.S. government support under WFO Proposal No. 85F59. This invention was made under a CRADA 1500801 between Apple Inc. and Argonne National Laboratory operated for the United States Department of Energy. The U.S. government has certain rights in the invention.
- This disclosure relates generally to batteries, and more particularly, to cathode active materials for batteries having improved particle morphologies.
- a commonly-used type of rechargeable battery is a lithium battery, such as a lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery.
- a lithium battery such as a lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery.
- lithium batteries powering these devices need to store more energy in a smaller volume. Consequently, use of battery-powered devices may be facilitated by mechanisms for improving the volumetric energy densities of lithium batteries in the devices.
- this disclosure is directed to particles comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of Formula (I), Formula (IIa), Formula (IIIa), Formula (IVa), Formula (Va), Formula (VIa), Formula (VIIa), and Formula (VIIIa).
- Each of the particles has an average density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles.
- Formula (Ia) is
- Me is selected from B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, In, and combinations thereof, 0 ⁇ x ⁇ 1, 0 ⁇ y ⁇ 1, 0 ⁇ z ⁇ 1, x+y+z>0, 0 ⁇ 0.5, x+y+ ⁇ >0, and 1 ⁇ 5.
- M 2 is selected from Co, Mn, Ni, and a combination thereof, and 0.9 ⁇ g ⁇ 2.6.
- M 3 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof
- M 4 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo, and any combination thereof, 0 ⁇ i ⁇ 1, and 0.9 ⁇ j ⁇ 2.6.
- M 5 is B, Na, Mn, Ni, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof, 0 ⁇ l ⁇ 0.50, 0 ⁇ m ⁇ 0.05, and 0.9 ⁇ n ⁇ 2.6.
- M 6 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, and Mo, 0 ⁇ p ⁇ 0.30, 0 ⁇ q ⁇ 0.10, and 0.9 ⁇ r ⁇ 2.6.
- M 7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+
- M 8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements, 0.01 ⁇ v ⁇ 1.00, 0.5 ⁇ w ⁇ 1, and 0 ⁇ 0.05.
- M 11 is selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof
- M 12 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and any combination thereof
- the particles include crystallites.
- this disclosure is directed to a the particles in which a first portion have a mean particle size between 1 and 50 ⁇ m.
- the first portion of particles has a mean particle size between 10 and 20 ⁇ m.
- the particles include a second portion of particles having a mean particle size between 1 and 5 ⁇ m.
- this disclosure is directed to particles formed of a compound selected from the group consisting of Formula (Ib), Formula (IIb), Formula (IIIc), Formula (IVb), Formula (Vb), Formula (Vc), Formula (Ve), Formula (Vg), Formula (Vh), Formula (VIb), Formula (VIIb), Formula (VIIc), and Formula (VIIIb).
- Me is selected from B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, In, and combinations thereof; ⁇ 0.1 ⁇ 1.0; 0 ⁇ x ⁇ 1; 0 ⁇ y ⁇ 1; 0 ⁇ z ⁇ 1; x+y+z>0; 0 ⁇ 0.5; x+y+ ⁇ >0; and 1.9 ⁇ 3.
- M 2 Co, Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof, 0.95 ⁇ h ⁇ 2, and 2 ⁇ g ⁇ 3.
- M 3 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+
- M 4 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 3+
- M 3 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+
- M 4 is one or more cations, 0 ⁇ i ⁇ 1, and 0 ⁇ k ⁇ 1.
- M 5 is B, Na, Mn, Ni, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof, 0.95 ⁇ o ⁇ 1.10, 0 ⁇ l ⁇ 0.50, 0 ⁇ m ⁇ 0.05, and 1.95 ⁇ n ⁇ 2.60.
- M 6 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, and Mo, 0.95 ⁇ s ⁇ 1.30, 0 ⁇ p ⁇ 0.30, 0 ⁇ q ⁇ 0.10, and 1.98 ⁇ r ⁇ 2.04.
- M 7 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+
- M 8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent cations, 0.01 ⁇ v ⁇ 1.00, and 0.5 ⁇ w ⁇ 1.
- M 9 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and a combination thereof
- M 11 is selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof
- M 12 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and any combination thereof
- the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle.
- the particles include crystallites.
- this disclosure is directed to particles a first population
- the primary particles include a first portion having a mean particle size between 1 and 50 ⁇ m.
- the first portion has a mean particle size between 10 and 20 ⁇ m.
- the particles include a second portion having a mean particle size between 1 and 5 ⁇ m.
- this disclosure is directed towards methods of manufacturing the aforementioned mixed-metal oxides and lithiated mixed-metal oxides.
- This disclosure is also directed to a cathode active material, a cathode, or a battery cell that includes the particles as described herein.
- FIG. 1A is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide Ni 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O ⁇ according to some illustrative embodiments
- FIG. 1B is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li 1.06 Ni 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 prepared by lithiating the particles of FIG. 1A , according to some illustrative embodiments;
- FIG. 1C is a scanning electron micrograph of a conventional powder having spherical aggregates formed of LiNi 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 ;
- FIG. 2 is a top-down view of a battery cell, according to some illustrative embodiments
- FIG. 3 is a side view of a set of layers for a battery cell, according to some illustrative embodiments.
- FIG. 4A is a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the mixed-metal oxide (Mn 0.04 Co 0.96 ) 3 O 4 , according to some illustrative embodiments;
- FIG. 4B is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 4A at 500 ⁇ magnification;
- FIG. 4C is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 4A at 2000 ⁇ magnification
- FIG. 4D is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 4A at 5000 ⁇ magnification
- FIG. 5A is a scanning electron micrograph at 1000 ⁇ magnification of particles of the mixed-metal oxide (Mn 0.20 Co 0.80 ) 3 O 4 , according to some illustrative embodiments;
- FIG. 5B is a scanning electron micrograph at 5000 ⁇ magnification of the particles of FIG. 5B ;
- FIG. 6 is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide Ni 0.8 Mn 0.1 Co 0.1 O ⁇ , according to some illustrative embodiments.
- FIG. 7A is a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li 1.04 Mn 0.04 Co 0.96 O 2 according to some illustrative embodiments;
- FIG. 7B is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 7A at 2000 ⁇ magnification;
- FIG. 7C is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 7A at 5000 ⁇ magnification;
- FIG. 7D is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 7A at 2000 ⁇ magnification, taken after pellet pressing at 200 MPa;
- FIG. 7E is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 7A at 5000 ⁇ magnification, taken after pellet pressing at 200 MPa;
- FIG. 7F is a particle size distribution of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 7A , measured before and after pellet pressing;
- FIG. 8 is a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li 1.06 Ni 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 according to some illustrative embodiments;
- FIG. 9A is a scanning electron micrograph at 2000 ⁇ magnification of particles of the mixed metal oxide of (Co 0.96 Mg 0.04 ) 3 O 4 , according to some illustrative embodiments;
- FIG. 9B is a scanning electron micrograph at 500 ⁇ magnification of particles of the mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 9A , taken after lithiation;
- FIG. 10A is a scanning electron micrograph at 5000 ⁇ magnification of particles of a mixed metal oxide of (Mn 0.02 Co 0.96 Mg 0.02 ) 3 O 4 , according to some illustrative embodiments;
- FIG. 10B is a scanning electron micrograph at 500 ⁇ magnification of particles of the mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 10A , taken after lithiation;
- FIG. 11 is a plot of data representing a charge and discharge profile during a first cycle of a coin cell between 2.75 and 4.4 V, according to some illustrative embodiments.
- FIG. 12 is a plot of data representing a capacity performance at 4.4 V, 4.45 V, 4.5 V, 4.55V, and 4.6 V of the coin cell of FIG. 11 , according to some illustrative embodiments.
- lithium precursors e.g., LiOH, Li 2 CO 3 , etc.
- metal precursors e.g., oxides, hydroxides
- Such manufacturing which is typically conducted at high temperatures (i.e., >700° C.), produces powders having large portions of secondary particles. Secondary particles occur when solid, but smaller, primary particles bond together to form aggregates (i.e., during chemical or thermal processing). These aggregates exhibit morphologies that include voids and pores. Voids and pores reduce a density of the secondary particles relative to the primary particles from which they are formed. Voids and pores can also lower the strength of the secondary particles, thereby conferring a poor resistance to fracture.
- lithium precursors e.g., LiOH, Li 2 CO 3 , etc.
- metal precursors e.g., oxides, hydroxides
- secondary particles Due to the voids and pores, secondary particles contain less material to store and release lithium ions during charge and discharge of a lithium battery. This impaired capability can negatively impact a volumetric energy density of the lithium battery.
- calendaring processes used to form layers of cathode active materials often utilize high pressures (i.e., >100 MPa). Such high pressures can induce severe particle fracture in secondary particles.
- Fractured secondary particles can increase a surface area of the cathode active material exposed to electrolyte fluid. As such, reaction of the cathode active material with the electrolyte fluid can be amplified, which in turn, increases a risk that the electrolyte fluid decomposes and generates gaseous by-products. Decomposition of the electrolyte fluid reduces performance of the lithium battery, and gas pressure therein can result in an unstable, unsafe state.
- the cathode active materials described herein have improved particle morphologies that are substantially free of voids and pores. These morphologies have higher particulate densities and lower particulate surface areas when compared to conventional cathode active materials. Moreover, the cathode active materials may include a high proportion (i.e., >50% by frequency) of primary particles. Owing to at least these characteristics, the cathode active materials allow lithium batteries of higher volumetric energy density, lower gassing propensity, and enhanced safety. Also presented herein are methods for manufacturing cathode active materials with improved particle morphologies. These methods, which utilize wet solution processing, allow facile control of particle compositions and morphology.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Ia):
- M 1 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, In, and any combination thereof; 0 ⁇ a ⁇ 1; 0 ⁇ b ⁇ 1; 0 ⁇ c ⁇ 1; a+b+c>0; 0 ⁇ d ⁇ 0.5; a+b+d>0; and 1 ⁇ e ⁇ 5.
- Compounds of Formula (Ia) include at least one of Ni, Mn, or Co (i.e., a+b+c>0). Moreover, the compounds include at least one of Ni, Mn, or M 1 (i.e., a+b+d>0).
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Ib):
- M 1 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, In, and combinations thereof; 0.1 ⁇ f ⁇ 1.0; 0 ⁇ a ⁇ 1; 0 ⁇ b ⁇ 1; 0 ⁇ c ⁇ 1; a+b+c>0; 0 ⁇ d ⁇ 0.5; a+b+d>0; and 1.9 ⁇ e ⁇ 3.
- Compounds of Formula (Ib) include at least one of Ni, Mn, or Co (i.e., a+b+c>0). Moreover, the compounds include at least one of Ni, Mn, or M 1 (i.e., a+b+d>0).
- all compounds referenced for the lithiated mixed-metal oxides represent those of as-prepared materials (i.e., “virgin” materials) unless otherwise indicated. Such compounds have not yet been exposed to additional chemical processes, such as de-lithiation and lithiation during, respectively, charging and discharging. In some instances, 0 ⁇ f ⁇ 0.5. In some instances, 1.9 ⁇ e ⁇ 2.7. In further instances, 1.9 ⁇ e ⁇ 2.1.
- M 1 includes one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+, i.e., M 1 1 .
- M 1 also includes one or more cations with an oxidation state of 3+, i.e., M 1 2 .
- M 1 1 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, and Ru and may be any combination thereof.
- M 1 2 is selected from Mg, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, and Zr and may be any combination thereof.
- a stoichiometric content associated with M 1 1 i.e., d 1
- a+b+c+d 1 +d 2 1.
- d 1 ⁇ 0.1.
- d 1 ⁇ 0.2.
- d 1 ⁇ 0.3.
- d 1 ⁇ 0.2.
- d ⁇ 0 i.e., aluminum is present
- a distribution of aluminum within each particle may be uniform or may be biased to be proximate to a surface of each particle. Other distributions are possible.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIa):
- M 2 Co, Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof; and 0.9 ⁇ g ⁇ 2.6.
- g 1.
- g 1.5.
- g 2.
- g 2.5.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIb):
- M 2 Co, Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof, 0.95 ⁇ h ⁇ 2, and 2 ⁇ g ⁇ 3.
- 2.4 ⁇ g. In some variations, 2.6 ⁇ g. In some variations, 2.8 ⁇ g. In some variations, g ⁇ 2.8. In some variations, g ⁇ 2.6. In some variations, g ⁇ 2.4. In some variations, g ⁇ 2.2. It will be understood that the boundaries of h and g can be combined in any variation as above.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIIa):
- M 3 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof; M 4 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo, and any combination thereof; 0 ⁇ i ⁇ 1; and 0.9 ⁇ j ⁇ 2.6.
- M 3 has an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent).
- M 4 has an average oxidation state of 3+ (i.e., trivalent).
- M 3 is Mn.
- M 4 is Co.
- M 4 is a combination of Co and Mn.
- a proportion of Co is greater than a proportion of Mn in the combination of Co and Mn.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIIb):
- M 3 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent), M 4 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 3+ (i.e., trivalent), and 0 ⁇ i ⁇ 1.
- M 3 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, Ru, and a combination thereof.
- M 3 is Mn.
- M 4 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof.
- M 4 is Co.
- M 4 is a combination of Co and Mn.
- a proportion of Co is greater than a proportion of Mn in the combination of Co and Mn.
- cobalt may be a predominant transition-metal constituent which allows high voltage, and high volumetric energy density for cathode active materials employed in lithium-ion batteries.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIIc):
- M 3 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent), M 4 is one or more cations, 0 ⁇ i ⁇ 1, and 0 ⁇ k ⁇ 1.
- M 3 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, Ru, and a combination thereof.
- M 3 is Mn.
- M 4 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo, and any combination thereof.
- M 4 is Co.
- M 4 is a combination of Co and Mn.
- a proportion of Co is greater than a proportion of Mn in the combination of Co and Mn.
- cobalt may be a predominant transition-metal constituent which allows high voltage, and high volumetric energy density for cathode active materials employed in lithium-ion batteries.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IVa):
- M 5 is B, Na, Mn, Ni, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof; 0 ⁇ l ⁇ 0.50; 0 ⁇ m ⁇ 0.05; and 0.9 ⁇ n ⁇ 2.6.
- M 5 is Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof.
- a distribution of aluminum within the particle may be uniform or may be biased to be proximate to a surface of the particle. Other distributions of aluminum are possible.
- Al is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, Al is approximately 1000 ppm.
- the compound can be expressed as Co 1 ⁇ l M 5 l O n and Al expressed in ppm.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IVb):
- M 5 is B, Na, Mn, Ni, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof; 0.95 ⁇ o ⁇ 1.10; 0 ⁇ l ⁇ 0.50; 0 ⁇ m ⁇ 0.05; and 1.95 ⁇ n ⁇ 2.60.
- M 5 is Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof.
- a distribution of aluminum within the particle may be uniform or may be biased to be proximate to a surface of the particle. Other distributions of aluminum are possible.
- Al is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1500 ppm.
- the various compounds of Formulae (IIb), (IIIb), (IIIc), and (IVb) can include Mn 4+ .
- Mn 4+ can improve a stability of oxide under high voltage charging (e.g., 4.5V) and can also help maintain an R 3 m crystal structure (i.e., the ⁇ -NaFeO 2 structure) when transitioning through a 4.1-4.3V region (i.e., during charging and discharging).
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Va):
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Vb):
- s represents a molar ratio of lithium content to total transition-metal content (i.e., total content of Co and Mn).
- increasing lithium content can increase capacity, improve stability, increase gravimetric density of particles comprising the compound, increase particle density, and/or increase particle strength of the cathode active material.
- decreasing lithium content can increase capacity, improve stability, increase gravimetric density of particles comprising the compound, increase particle density, and/or increase particle strength of the cathode active material.
- the compound of Formula (Vb) may be represented as a solid solution of two phases, i.e., a solid solution of Li 2 MnO 3 and LiCoO 2 .
- the compound may be described according to Formula (Vc):
- p can describe both Mn and Co. Due to differing valences between Mn and Co, the inclusion of Mn may influence a lithium content and an oxygen content of the compound.
- ‘p’ can be 0 ⁇ p ⁇ 0.10.
- the lithium content can be from 1 to 1.10 (i.e., 1+p)
- the oxygen content can be from 2 to 2.10 (i.e., 2+p).
- the compounds disclosed herein have lithium contents and oxygen contents that may vary independently of p.
- the lithium and oxygen contents may vary from stoichiometric values due to synthesis conditions deliberately selected by those skilled in the art.
- subscripts in Formulas (Vc) and (Vd) are not intended as limiting on Formula (Vb), i.e., s is not necessarily equal to 1+p, and r is not necessarily equal 2+p.
- one or both of the lithium content and the oxygen content of compounds represented by Formula (Vb) can be under-stoichiometric (i.e., s ⁇ 1+p; r ⁇ 2+p) or over-stoichiometric (i.e., s>1+l; r>2+p) relative to the stoichiometric values of Formula (Vd).
- the compound of Formula (Vb) may be represented as a solid solution of two phases, i.e., a solid solution of Li 2 MnO 3 and LiCoO 2 .
- the compound may be described according to Formula (Ve):
- t and u can describe both Mn and Co. Without wishing to be held to a particular mechanism or mode of action, because of differing valences between Mn and Co, inclusion of Mn may influence lithium content and oxygen content of the compound.
- the lithium content can be any range described herein for Formula (Vb).
- Li can be from 0.95 to 1.10.
- oxygen content can be from 2 to 2.20.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Vg):
- M 6 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, and Mo.
- the compound of Formula (Vg) is single phase.
- the compound can have a trigonal R 3 m crystal structure.
- 0.98 ⁇ s ⁇ 1.16 and 0 ⁇ p ⁇ 0.16 0.98 ⁇ s ⁇ 1.16, 0 ⁇ p ⁇ 0.16, and 0 ⁇ q ⁇ 0.05.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Vh):
- the compounds represented by Formula (Vh) have 0.98 ⁇ s ⁇ 1.01, 0.02 ⁇ p ⁇ 0.04, and 0 ⁇ q ⁇ 0.03.
- the compound of Formula (Vh) is a single phase.
- the compound can have trigonal R 3 m crystal structure.
- the disclosure is directed to particles comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIa):
- M 7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent); M 8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements; 0.01 ⁇ 1.00,and 0 ⁇ 0.05.
- M 7 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr , Ru, and a combination thereof.
- M 8 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof.
- M 7 is Mn.
- M 8 is Al.
- Al is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 800 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 700 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 600 ppm.
- M 8 e.g., Al
- the compound when M 8 (e.g., Al) is expressed in ppm, in optional variations, the compound can be represented as ( ⁇ )[Li 2 M 7 O 3 ].(1 ⁇ )[Li ⁇ Co w O 2 ] and the amount of M 8 can be represented as M 8 in at least a quantity in ppm, as otherwise described above. In some embodiments, 0.5 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some embodiments, 0.8 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some embodiments, 0.96 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some embodiments, 0.99 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some embodiments, w is 1.
- this disclosure is directed to particles comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIb):
- M 7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent); M 8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements; 0.95 ⁇ 0.99; 0.01 ⁇ 1.00, and 0.5 ⁇ w ⁇ 1, and 0 ⁇ 0.05.
- M 7 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr , Ru, and a combination thereof.
- M 8 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof.
- M 7 is Mn.
- M 8 is Al.
- M 8 (e.g., Al) is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1000 ppm.
- M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 900 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 800 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 700 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 600 ppm. In some instances, when M 8 (e.g., Al) is expressed in ppm, the compound can be represented as (v)[Li 2 M 7 O 3 ].(1 ⁇ )[Li ⁇ Co w O 2 ] and the amount of M 8 can be represented as M 8 in at least a quantity in ppm, as otherwise described above. In some variations, 0.5 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some variations, 0.8 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some variations, 0.96 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some variations, 0.99 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some variations, w is 1.
- the disclosure is directed to a cathode active material for lithium ion batteries that includes a lithium nickel oxide (LiNiO 2 ) having one or more tetravalent metals selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, and Te and/or one or more divalent metals selected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, and Zn.
- the trivalent Ni ion can serve as host to supply the capacity.
- a tetravalent ion such as Mn 4+
- a divalent ion such as Mg 2+
- the lithium nickel oxide may also include a stabilizer component, Li 2 MeO 3 , in which Me is one or more elements selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, and Zr.
- Li 2 MeO 3 can stabilize a layered crystal structure and improve a reversible capability of the lithium nickel oxide in a voltage window of a lithium-ion cell.
- Representative examples of Me include Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIIa):
- M 9 is Mn and M 10 is Mg.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIIb):
- M 9 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and a combination thereof
- 0.05 ⁇ y ⁇ 0.3 and 0.05 ⁇ z ⁇ 0.3 are examples of Formula (VIIb).
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIIc):
- a valence of Mg remains 2+ and a valence of Mn remains 4+.
- the valence of Mg remains 2+ to stabilize a layered crystal structure and improve electrochemical performance of the cathode active materials represented by Formula (VIIc).
- the amount of Ni 2+ can be reduced to achieve charge balance.
- Mg 2+ represents a stable divalent ion in the cathode active material.
- a presence of Mg 2+ in the cathode active material biases Ni away from Ni 2+ to Ni 3+ .
- Such bias towards Ni 3+ is decreases the availability of Ni 2+ to occupy a Li + site, which decreases performance of the cathode active material.
- Ni is an active transition metal at a higher stoichiometric amount than in conventional materials.
- the active transition metal of Ni is trivalent in the material (i.e., 3+).
- the redox couple between Ni 3+ /Ni 4+ influences a capacity of the cell.
- the compounds of Formulae (VIIb) and (VIIc) as disclosed herein have properties that are surprisingly improved over properties of known compositions.
- this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIIIa):
- M 11 is selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof
- M 12 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and any combination thereof
- a stabilizer component is added to an active component in the cathode active material.
- the cathode active material includes a compound represented by Formula (VIIIb):
- Li ⁇ Ni ⁇ M 12 ⁇ M 13 ⁇ O 2 serves as the active component and Li 2 M 11 O 3 serves as the stabilizer component.
- the compound of Formula (VIIIb) corresponds to integrated or composite oxide material. A ratio of the components is governed by ⁇ , which ranges according to 0 ⁇ 0.3.
- M 11 is selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof.
- Formula (VIIIb) 0.05 ⁇ 0.3 and 0.05 ⁇ 0.3.
- M 7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent); M 8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements; 0.01 ⁇ 1.00, and 0.5 ⁇ and 0 ⁇ 0.05.
- M 7 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ru, and a combination thereof.
- M 8 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof.
- M 7 is Mn.
- M 8 is Al.
- Al is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 800 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 700 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 600 ppm.
- the compound when M 8 (e.g., Al) is expressed in ppm, in optional variations, the compound can be represented as ( ⁇ )[Li 2 M 7 O 3 ].(1 ⁇ )[Li ⁇ Co w O 2 ] and the amount of M 8 can be represented as M 8 in at least a quantity in ppm, as otherwise described above. In some embodiments, 0.5 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some embodiments, 0.8 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some embodiments, 0.96 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some embodiments, 0.99 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some embodiments, w is 1. In other variations, this disclosure is directed to a compound represented by Formula (VIb):
- M 7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent); M 8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements; 0.95 ⁇ 0.99; 0.01 ⁇ 1.00, and 0.5 ⁇ w ⁇ 1, and 0 ⁇ 0.05.
- M 7 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr , Ru, and a combination thereof.
- M 8 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof.
- M 7 is Mn.
- M 8 is Al.
- M 8 (e.g., Al) is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1000 ppm.
- M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 900 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 800 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 700 ppm. In some variations, M 8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 600 ppm. In some instances, when M 8 (e.g., Al) is expressed in ppm, the compound can be represented as (v)[Li 2 M 7 O 3 ].(1 ⁇ )[Li ⁇ Co w O 2 ]and the amount of M 8 can be represented as M 8 in at least a quantity in ppm, as otherwise described above. In some variations, 0.5 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some variations, 0.8 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some variations, 0.96 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some variations, 0.99 ⁇ w ⁇ 1. In some variations, w is 1.
- FIG. 1A presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of Ni 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O ⁇ (i.e., a mixed-metal oxide) prepared by methods disclosed herein, according to some illustrative embodiments (i.e., see also Example 3).
- the particles, which exhibit a void- and pore-free morphology, correspond to primary particles and include virtually no secondary particles. Crystalline facets are visible on many of the particles, indicating a presence of crystallites.
- FIG. 1B presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of Li 1.06 Ni 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 prepared by lithiating the particles of FIG.
- FIG. 1A presents a scanning electron micrograph of a conventional powder having spherical aggregates 100 formed of LiNi 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 .
- the spherical aggregates 100 which are present almost exclusively, correspond to secondary particles and were prepared via lithiation of hydroxide precursors (i.e., via conventional manufacturing). Voids and pores 102 are clearly present in the spherical aggregates 100 .
- particles of the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides allow high particulate densities approaching (or equaling) those associated with single crystals.
- particles of the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides may include, in whole or in part, crystallites having morphologies that reflect a symmetry of an underlying crystalline lattice. These crystallites correspond to single-crystal particles displaying crystal habits (e.g., crystal facets, crystal edges, etc.).
- Non-limiting examples of such morphologies include cubic crystal habits, tetrahedral crystal habits, octahedral crystal habits, rhombic crystal habits, hexagonal crystal habits, dodecahedral crystal habits, and so forth. Other crystal habits are possible for the crystallites, including those in which one or more crystallites grows out of another (e.g., twinning). Particle morphologies for the mixed-metal oxides and lithiated mixed-metal oxides will be discussed additionally in relation to Examples 1-8.
- the high particulate densities of the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides may be referenced relative to an ideal crystalline density.
- the term “particulate density” refers to a density based on a volume conformally enveloping an outer periphery of a particle. This enveloping volume includes a mass of the particle as well as an absence of mass, i.e., voids and pores (if present). Techniques to measure particulate densities (e.g., pycnometry, mercury porosimetry, hydrostatic weighing, etc.) are known to those skilled in the art and will not be discussed further.
- ideal crystalline density refers to a density determined by dividing a mass associated with a crystalline lattice cell with a volume of the crystalline lattice cell. It will be appreciated that the crystalline lattice cell may vary in dimensions and atomic content with composition. Without being limited by theory, Equation (1) presents a mathematical relationship between parameters useful for determining the ideal crystalline density ( ⁇ ):
- the numerator and the denominator of Equation (1) correspond to, respectively, the mass and the volume of the crystalline lattice cell.
- the mass may be calculated by multiplying a molecular mass (M) of a compound by a number of formula units of the compound in the crystalline lattice cell (Z).
- the volume may be calculated using lattice constants of the crystalline lattice cell (i.e., a, b, c) and corresponding angles therebetween (i.e., ⁇ , ⁇ , ⁇ ). Equation (1) and its associated parameters are understood by those skilled in the art and will not be discussed further here.
- the molecular mass (M) of the compound may be measured by those skilled in the art using techniques of chemical analysis, such as inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), iodometric titration, and so forth. Those skilled in the art may also determine the number of formula units, lattice constants, and lattice angles of the compound using techniques of crystal structure analysis (e.g., X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, electron diffraction, etc.). Characterization of the crystalline lattice cell (i.e., the mass and volume thereof) may utilize or reference a bulk single crystal or multiple single-crystal particles (e.g., a powder of crystallites).
- each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 92% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 94% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 96% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 98% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle.
- each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 92% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 94% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 96% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 98% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle.
- the density can be referred to as an average density.
- the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles.
- the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 92% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles.
- the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 94% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles.
- the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 96% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles.
- the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 98% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles.
- the particles of the mixed-metal oxides include crystallites.
- the crystallites may be greater in number than 20% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 40% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 60% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 80% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 90% of the particles.
- the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides include crystallites.
- the crystallites may be greater in number than 20% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 40% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 60% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 80% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 90% of the particles.
- Particle morphologies of the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides also allow for powders having high proportions of primary particles (i.e., greater than 50% in number). Such high proportions limit a presence of secondary particles, which occur in low proportions (i.e., less than 50% in number).
- secondary particles refers to aggregates of primary particles chemically-bonded or sintered together. These secondary particles may exhibit voids (i.e., cavities internal to a particle) or pores (i.e., cavities connected to an exterior of the particle).
- Powders of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides which are prepared from powders of the mixed-metal oxides, are tolerant of calendaring processes due to their high proportions of primary particles.
- Calendaring processes utilize high pressures (e.g., >100 MPa) to form layers of cathode active material for cathodes of a battery cell.
- primary particles are highly resistant to fracture under these pressures. Such resistance is poor in conventional powders of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides, which contain high proportions of secondary particles.
- the particles of the mixed-metal oxide include primary particles.
- the primary particles may be greater in number than 50% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 60% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 70% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 80% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 90% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number that 95% of the particles.
- the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide include primary particles.
- the primary particles may be greater in number than 50% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 60% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 70% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 80% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 90% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number that 95% of the particles.
- the primary particles may have a mean particle size less than 100 ⁇ m. These mean particle sizes may correspond to particles having densities greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle.
- the primary particles of the mixed-metal oxides have a mean particle size from 1 to 50 ⁇ m.
- the primary particles may include crystallites in whole or in part.
- the primary particles of the mixed-metal oxides have a mean particle size between 10 and 20 ⁇ m. Theses primary particles may also include crystallites in whole or in part.
- the primary particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides have a mean particle size from 1 to 50 ⁇ m.
- the primary particles may include crystallites in whole or in part.
- the primary particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides have a mean particle size between 10 and 20 ⁇ m. These primary particles may also include crystallites in whole or in part.
- the primary particles may include any combination of mean particle sizes. Such combinations may allow the primary particles to form powders of high packing efficiency.
- the primary particles of the mixed-metal oxides include a first portion having a mean particle size from 1 to 50 ⁇ m. In some of these variations, the primary particles further include a second portion having a mean particle size between 1 and 5 ⁇ m. The primary particles may also include a third portion having a mean particle size between 10 and 20 ⁇ m.
- the primary particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides include a first portion having a mean particle size from 1 to 50 ⁇ m. In some of these variations, the primary particles include a second portion having a mean particle size between 1 and 5 ⁇ m. The primary particles may also include a third portion having a mean particle size between 10 and 20 ⁇ m.
- a method for manufacturing the mixed-metal oxides includes preparing a solution of metal chlorides selected from the group consisting of Ni, Mn, Co, and Me.
- Me is one or more elements of B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, and In.
- the solution may be an aqueous solution, and during preparation, the metal chlorides may be dissolved in any sequence or concentration therein.
- the aqueous solution may be agitated (e.g., stirred) to accelerate dissolution and mixing, which may also involve heating.
- the method also includes drying the solution (e.g., via evaporation) to form a mixed-metal precursor. Drying the solution may involve heating the solution according to a predetermined process schedule, which represents any combination of temperatures and times (e.g., stir under a constant temperature of 70° C. until dry).
- the mixed-metal precursor so-dried may incorporate any combination of oxygen (O), chloride (Cl), or hydroxide (OH) ligands.
- the mixed-metal precursor may be a mixed-metal chloride compound, a mixed-metal oxide compound, a mixed-metal hydroxide compound, a mixed-metal oxychloride compound, a mixed-metal hydroxychloride compound, or a mixed-metal oxohydroxychloride compound.
- Such compounds may also include water (H 2 O) ligands (i.e., be hydrated compounds).
- the method additionally includes heating the mixed-metal precursor to form the mixed-metal oxide.
- the mixed-metal precursor may first be heated at an intermediate temperature (e.g., 200° C.) before subsequent heating at a first elevated temperature (e.g., 700° C.). Between heatings, the mixed-metal precursor may be cooled and ground to form a powder of desired mean particle size.
- the first elevated temperature may be selected by those skilled in the art to ensure complete conversion of the mixed-metal precursor into the mixed-metal oxide.
- the method further includes reacting the mixed-metal oxide with a lithium precursor at a second, elevated temperature (e.g., 900° C.) to form a lithiated mixed-metal oxide.
- a lithium precursor include lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate, lithium oxalate, lithium nitrate, lithium chloride, lithium acetate, and lithium oxide. Other lithium precursors are possible.
- the second, elevated temperature may be higher than the first, elevated temperature.
- an environment for reacting the mixed-metal oxide with the lithium precursor includes air.
- the second, elevated temperature and the environment may be selected by those skilled in the art to ensure complete lithiation of the mixed-metal oxide into the lithiated mixed-metal oxide.
- the lithiated mixed-metal oxide may be subsequently processed to produce a powder having a desired mean particle size (e.g., ground in a mortar and pestle, milling, crushing, sieving, etc.).
- the dense morphologies associated with the mixed-metal oxide are carried over to the lithiated mixed-metal oxide.
- Lithium from the lithium precursor reacts with and diffuses into particles of the mixed-metal oxide, but preserves a void- and pore-free structure of the latter oxide. Such preservation may also include preserving crystal habits associated with crystallites, if present. This aspect is not found in conventional manufacturing of cathode active materials.
- precursors having high proportions of secondary particles are reacted to form lithiated products, which in turn, also have high proportions of secondary particles.
- Such lithiated secondary particles retain the voids and pores of their precursors.
- the lithiated mixed-metal oxides described herein can be used as cathode active materials in conjunction with any battery cells known in the art.
- FIG. 2 a top-down view is presented of a battery cell 200 , according to some illustrative embodiments.
- the battery cell 200 may correspond to a lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery cell.
- the battery cell 200 includes a stack 202 containing a number of layers that include a cathode with a cathode active coating, a separator, and an anode with an anode active coating.
- the stack 202 may include one strip of cathode active material (e.g., aluminum foil coated with a lithium compound) and one strip of anode active material (e.g., copper foil coated with carbon).
- the stack 202 also includes one strip of separator material (e.g., ion-conducting polymer electrolyte) disposed between the one strip of cathode active material and the one strip of anode active material.
- the cathode, anode, and separator layers may be left flat in a planar configuration, or may be wrapped into a wound configuration (e.g., a “jelly roll”).
- Battery cells can be enclosed in a flexible pouch.
- the stack 202 is enclosed in a flexible pouch.
- the stack 202 may be in a planar or wound configuration, although other configurations are possible.
- the flexible pouch is formed by folding a flexible sheet along a fold line 212 .
- the flexible sheet may be made of aluminum with a polymer film, such as polypropylene. After the flexible sheet is folded, the flexible sheet can be sealed, e.g., by applying heat along a side seal 210 and along a terrace seal 208 .
- the flexible pouch may be less than 120 microns thick to improve the packaging efficiency of the battery cell 200 , the density of battery cell 200 , or both.
- the stack 202 also includes a set of conductive tabs 206 coupled to the cathode and the anode.
- the conductive tabs 206 may extend through seals in the pouch (e.g., formed using sealing tape 204 ) to provide terminals for the battery cell 200 .
- the conductive tabs 206 may then be used to electrically couple the battery cell 200 with one or more other battery cells to form a battery pack. It will be recognized that any other manner of providing terminals for battery cells can be used in conjunction with this disclosure.
- Batteries can be combined in a battery pack in any configuration.
- the battery pack may be formed by coupling the battery cells in a series, parallel, or a series-and-parallel configuration.
- Such coupled cells may be enclosed in a hard case to complete the battery pack, or may be embedded within an enclosure of a portable electronic device, such as a laptop computer, tablet computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, and/or portable media player.
- a portable electronic device such as a laptop computer, tablet computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, and/or portable media player.
- FIG. 3 presents a side view of a set of layers for a battery cell (e.g., the battery cell 200 of FIG. 2 ), according to some illustrative embodiments.
- the set of layers may include a cathode current collector 302 , an active coating 304 , a separator 306 , an anode active coating 308 , and an anode current collector 310 .
- the cathode and anode current collectors can be held together by a binder.
- the cathode current collector 302 and the cathode active coating 304 may form a cathode for the battery cell
- the anode current collector 310 and the anode active coating 308 may form an anode for the battery cell.
- the set of layers may be stacked in a planar configuration, or stacked and then wound into a wound configuration. It will be appreciated that the layers may be stacked and/or used to form other types of battery cell structures, such as bi-cell structures. All such battery cell structures are known in the art.
- the cathode current collector 302 may be aluminum foil
- the cathode active coating 304 may be a lithium compound
- the anode current collector 310 may be copper foil
- the anode active coating 308 may be carbon
- the separator 306 may include a conducting polymer electrolyte.
- FIG. 4A presents a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the mixed-metal oxide, i.e., (Mn 0.04 Co 0.96 ) 3 O 4 , according to some illustrative embodiments.
- the powder X-ray diffraction pattern corresponds to particles having a spinel crystalline structure. No other crystalline phases are present.
- FIGS. 4B-4D present scanning electron micrographs of particles of the mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 4A , each at progressively higher magnification (i.e., 500 ⁇ , 2000 ⁇ , and 5000 ⁇ magnification, respectively).
- the micrographs show particles having octahedral faces and edges, with virtually no voids or pores.
- the octahedral faces may correspond (111) planes of the spinel crystalline lattice. Such morphology corresponds to a crystal habit of octahedral crystallites. Some crystallites have nucleated and grown out of surfaces of other crystallites. However, it will be appreciated that no secondary particles are present: Aggregates of chemically- or thermally-fused crystallites are absent the micrographs shown in FIGS. 4B-4D . Moreover, the particles display a consistent, uniform morphology. A mean particle size, i.e., a D50 particle size, was measured at 18.3 ⁇ m. D10 and D90 particle sizes were determined to be, respectively, 9.2 ⁇ m and 58.7 ⁇ m. A tap density of the mixed-metal oxide was measured at 2.02 g/cm 3 .
- FIGS. 5A-5B present scanning electron micrographs of particles of the mixed-metal oxide (Mn 0.20 Co 0.80 ) 3 O 4 each at progressively higher magnification (i.e., 1000 ⁇ and 5000 ⁇ magnification, respectively), according to some illustrative embodiments.
- the scanning electron micrographs reveal particles of virtually all octahedral crystallites. No pores or voids are observed therein.
- FIG. 1A presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide of Ni 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O ⁇ , according to some illustrative embodiments. ( FIG. 1A is also discussed above.) The particles include dense, void- and pore-free primary particles with virtually no secondary particles. Many particles display crystalline facets, indicating a presence of crystallites.
- FIG. 6 presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of a mixed-metal oxide (i.e., Ni 0.8 Mn 0.1 Co 0.1 O ⁇ ) at 500 ⁇ magnification.
- the micrograph shows particles having octahedral faces and edges, with virtually no voids or pores. Such morphology corresponds to a crystal habit of octahedral crystallites. Some crystallites have nucleated and grown out of surfaces of other crystallites. However, it will be appreciated that no secondary particles are present: Aggregates of chemically- or thermally-fused crystallites are absent from the particles.
- FIG. 7A presents a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide.
- the powder X-ray diffraction pattern reveals a layered, rhombohedral structure (i.e., space group R 3 m) with no impurity phases (i.e., single phase). Based on this crystal structure, an atomic oxygen content (i.e., ⁇ ) was determined to be 2.
- the phase-pure nature of the X-ray diffraction pattern confirms complete conversion of the spinel-structured, mixed-metal oxide (i.e., Mn 0.004 Co 0.96 O 3 ) into its rhombohedral-structured, lithiated derivative (i.e., Li 1.04 Mn 0.04 Co 0.96 O 2 ).
- FIGS. 7B & 7C present scanning electron micrographs of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide of FIG. 7A , each at progressively higher magnification (i.e., 2000 ⁇ , and 5000 ⁇ magnification, respectively).
- the micrographs show particles that retain a dense morphology of the mixed-metal oxide (i.e., octahedral crystallites of Mn 0.04 Co 0.96 O 3 ).
- the particles are octahedral-shaped with virtually no voids or pores. No secondary particles are present.
- the particles display a consistent, uniform morphology.
- D10 and D90 particle sizes were determined to be, respectively, 8.6 ⁇ m and 46.0 ⁇ m.
- a tap density of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide was measured at 2.46 g/cm 3 .
- Powders of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li 1.04 Mn 0.04 Co 0.96 O 2 were pressed into pellets under 200 MPa of pressure. Such pressures are similar to those used in calendaring processes to form layers of cathode active materials (i.e., for battery cathodes). A pellet density of 3.62 g/cm 3 was measured, strongly suggesting no particle fracture and good particulate strength. To confirm an integrity of the particles, scanning electron micrographs were taken after pellet pressing. These scanning electron micrographs are presented in FIGS. 7D & 7E . A comparison of FIGS. 7D & 7E with 7 B & 7 C indicates that the particles and their morphologies remain virtually unchanged despite processing under 200 MPa of pressure. No fractured particles are seen in FIGS. 7D & 7E .
- FIG. 7F presents particle size distributions for particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides shown in the scanning electron micrographs of FIGS. 7B-7E .
- a first set of curves 700 corresponds to an initial particle size distribution, i.e., before pressing.
- a second set of curves 702 corresponds to a post-processing particle size distribution, i.e., after pressings.
- a shape of the second set of curves 702 remains virtually unchanged relative to the first set of curves. No new peaks emerge.
- the second set of curves 702 is shifted minimally (i.e., about 3 ⁇ m) relative to the first set of curves 700 .
- Such measurements indicate that the particles retain their morphologies under high pressure (i.e., >100 MPa) and are strongly-resistant to fracture or crushing.
- a lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li 1.06 Ni 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 was prepared using the mixed-metal oxide of Example 3 using methods similar to Example 5. Chemical analysis by ICP-OES indicated an [Li]/[Mn,Co] quotient of 1.060. A stoichiometric ratio for Ni:Mn:Co was determined to be 0.337:0.330:0.335.
- FIG. 8 presents a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide. The powder X-ray diffraction pattern reveals a layered, rhombohedral structure (i.e., space group R 3 m) with no impurity phases (i.e., single phase).
- FIG. 1B presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li 1.06 Ni 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 .
- the particles include dense, void- and pore-free primary particles with virtually no secondary particles. Many particles exhibit shapes derived from crystallites of the mixed-metal oxide. As such, octahedral faces and edges are visible in the micrograph of FIG. 1B .
- Example 7 (Co 0.96 Mg 0.04 ) 3 O 4 and LiCo 0.96 Mg 0.04 O 2
- FIGS. 9A & 9B present scanning electron micrographs of the mixed-metal oxide and the lithiated mixed-metal oxide, respectively, at 2000 ⁇ magnification and 500 ⁇ magnification. Octahedral crystallites are abundantly present in FIG. 9A , indicating a dense morphology for the mixed-metal oxide. No secondary particles are present. As evidenced by FIG. 9B , this dense morphology is carried over to the lithiated mixed-metal oxide, which consists essentially of void- and pore-free primary particles.
- Example 8 (Mn 0.02 Co 0.96 Mg 0.02 ) 3 O 4 and LiMn 0.02 Co 0.96 Mg 0.02 O 2
- FIGS. 10A & 10B present scanning electron micrographs of the mixed-metal oxide and the lithiated mixed-metal oxide, respectively, at 5000 ⁇ magnification and 500 ⁇ magnification. Octahedral crystallites are abundantly present in FIG. 10A , indicating a dense morphology for the mixed-metal oxide. No secondary particles are present. As evidenced by FIG. 10B , such dense morphology is carried over to the lithiated mixed-metal oxide, which consists essentially of void- and pore-free primary particles.
- Example 9 Li 1.04 Mn 0.04 Co 0.96 O 2 Incorporated Within a Lithium Battery
- the lithiated mixed-metal oxides presented herein are suitable for use in lithium batteries.
- the lithiated mixed-metal oxide of Example 5 i.e., Li 1.04 Mn 0.04 Co 0.96 O 2
- the electrode laminate was made by preparing a 90:5:5 weight percent slurry of, respectively, active material (i.e., the lithiated mixed-metal oxide), carbon, and solvent comprising polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) binder in n-methyl-pyrrolidinone (NMP).
- active material i.e., the lithiated mixed-metal oxide
- carbon i.e., carbon
- PVDF polyvinylidene difluoride
- This slurry was cast onto an aluminum current collector sheet using a doctor blade, thereby producing a wet electrode laminate.
- the wet electrode laminate was dried in air for 4 hours at 75° C. in air, followed by drying under vacuum at 75° C. for 16 hours.
- the dried electrode laminate was then calendared and circular electrodes punched out (i.e., 9/16-inch diameter).
- the circular electrodes were incorporated into size 2032 coin cells (Hohsen, Japan).
- the coin cells included lithium as a counter electrode (i.e., as an anode); an electrolyte mixture comprising 1.2M LiPF 6 salt and a 3:7, by weight, solvent of ethylene carbonate (EC) and ethylmethyl carbonate (EMC), respectively; and a separator formed of Celgard 2325 tri-layer propylene.
- a counter electrode i.e., as an anode
- electrolyte mixture comprising 1.2M LiPF 6 salt and a 3:7, by weight, solvent of ethylene carbonate (EC) and ethylmethyl carbonate (EMC), respectively
- EC ethylene carbonate
- EMC ethylmethyl carbonate
- the coin cells were placed on a Maccor Series 2000 tester and cycled in galvanostatic mode at room temperature within four voltage windows: [1] 4.4V to 2.75V, [2] 4.5V to 2.75V, [3] 4.6V to 2.75V, and [4] 4.7V to 2.75V.
- a series of electrochemical, formation, rate, and cycling tests were conducted for each voltage window.
- a constant current of 0.1C was applied to each coin cell during a charge process. Then, a constant voltage was applied until a charging current was equal to or less than 0.05C.
- the coin cells were subsequently discharged at a constant current of 0.2C until depleted. In this manner, the coin cells were cycled three times through charge and discharge processes.
- a constant charging rate of 0.7C was used, followed by a constant voltage until the charging current was equal to or less than 0.05C.
- cycle life testing a total of 50 cycles of charging and discharging were conducted using a constant discharge rate of 0.5C. Conditions for charging were the same as that for rate testing.
- FIG. 11 presents a plot of data representing a charge and discharge profile during a first cycle between 2.75 and 4.4 V, according to some illustrative embodiments. Curves representing charging 1100 and discharging 1102 are labeled accordingly.
- FIG. 12 presents a plot of data representing a capacity performance at 4.4 V, 4.45 V, 4.5 V, 4.55V, and 4.6 V of the coin cell of FIG. 11 . Curves representing charging 1200 and discharging 1202 are labeled accordingly.
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Description
- The disclosure claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/397,019, entitled “Cathode Active Materials Having Improved Morphologies”, filed on Sep. 20, 2016, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- This invention was made with U.S. government support under WFO Proposal No. 85F59. This invention was made under a CRADA 1500801 between Apple Inc. and Argonne National Laboratory operated for the United States Department of Energy. The U.S. government has certain rights in the invention.
- This disclosure relates generally to batteries, and more particularly, to cathode active materials for batteries having improved particle morphologies.
- A commonly-used type of rechargeable battery is a lithium battery, such as a lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery. As battery-powered devices become increasingly small and more powerful, lithium batteries powering these devices need to store more energy in a smaller volume. Consequently, use of battery-powered devices may be facilitated by mechanisms for improving the volumetric energy densities of lithium batteries in the devices.
- In one aspect, this disclosure is directed to particles comprising a compound selected from the group consisting of Formula (I), Formula (IIa), Formula (IIIa), Formula (IVa), Formula (Va), Formula (VIa), Formula (VIIa), and Formula (VIIIa). Each of the particles has an average density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles. Formula (Ia) is
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NixMnyCozMeαOβ (I) - in which Me is selected from B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, In, and combinations thereof, 0≤x≤1, 0≤y≤1, 0≤z<1, x+y+z>0, 0≤α≤0.5, x+y+α>0, and 1≤β≤5.
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M2Og (IIa) - wherein M2 is selected from Co, Mn, Ni, and a combination thereof, and 0.9≤g≤2.6.
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M3 iM4 1−iOj (IIIa) - wherein M3 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof M4 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo, and any combination thereof, 0≤i≤1, and 0.9≤j≤2.6.
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Co1−lM5 lAlmOn (IVa) - wherein M5 is B, Na, Mn, Ni, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof, 0<l<0.50, 0≤m≤0.05, and 0.9≤n≤2.6.
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Co1−pMnpM6 qOr (Va) - wherein M6 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, and Mo, 0<p≤0.30, 0≤q≤0.10, and 0.9≤r≤2.6.
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(ν)[M7O2].(1−ν)[Co1−σM8 σO2] (VIa) - wherein M7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+, M8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements, 0.01≤v<1.00, 0.5≤w≤1, and 0≤σ≤0.05.
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NixM9 yM10 zOα (VIIa) - wherein M9 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and any combination thereof, M10 sselected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and any combination thereof, 0.7<x<1, 0<y<0.3, 0<z<0.3, x+y+z=1, and 0.9≤α≤2.6.
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M11 γNi(1−γ)δM12 (1−γ)ϵM13 (1−γ)ζOη (VIIIa) - wherein M11 is selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof, M12 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and any combination thereof, M13 is selected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and any combination thereof, 0≤γ≤0.3, 0.7<δ<1, 0<ϵ<0.3, 0<ζ<0.3, δ+ϵ+ζ=1, and 0.9≤η≤2.6.
- In some variations, the particles include crystallites.
- In another aspect, this disclosure is directed to a the particles in which a first portion have a mean particle size between 1 and 50 μm. In some variations, the first portion of particles has a mean particle size between 10 and 20 μm. In some variations, the particles include a second portion of particles having a mean particle size between 1 and 5 μm.
- In another aspect, this disclosure is directed to particles formed of a compound selected from the group consisting of Formula (Ib), Formula (IIb), Formula (IIIc), Formula (IVb), Formula (Vb), Formula (Vc), Formula (Ve), Formula (Vg), Formula (Vh), Formula (VIb), Formula (VIIb), Formula (VIIc), and Formula (VIIIb).
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Lii+γNixMnyCozMeαOβ (Ib) - in which Me is selected from B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, In, and combinations thereof; −0.1≤γ≤1.0; 0≤x≤1; 0≤y≤1; 0≤z<1; x+y+z>0; 0≤α≤0.5; x+y+α>0; and 1.9≤β≤3.
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LihM2Og (IIb) - wherein M2=Co, Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof, 0.95≤h≤2, and 2≤g≤3.
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(i)[Li2M3O3].(1−i)[LiM4O2] (IIIb) - wherein M3 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+, M4 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 3+, and 0≤i≤1.
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(i)[Li2M3O3].(1−i)[Li1−kM4O2] (IIIc) - wherein M3 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+, M4 is one or more cations, 0≤i≤1, and 0≤k≤1.
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LioCo1−lM5 lAlmOn (IVb) - wherein M5 is B, Na, Mn, Ni, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof, 0.95≤o≤1.10, 0<l<0.50, 0≤m≤0.05, and 1.95≤n≤2.60.
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LisCo1−pMnpOr (Vb) - wherein 0.95≤s≤1.10, 0≤p≤0.10, and 1.90≤r≤2.20.
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(p)[Li2MnO3].(1−p)[LiCoO2] (Vc) - wherein 0≤p≤0.10.
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(t)[Li2MnO3].(1−t)[Li(1−u)Co(1−u)MnuO2] (Ve) - wherein 0<t≤0.30 and 0≤u≤0.10.
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LisCo1-p-qMnpM6Or (Vg) - wherein M6 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, and Mo, 0.95≤s≤1.30, 0<p≤0.30, 0≤q≤0.10, and 1.98≤r≤2.04.
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LisCo1-p-qMnpAlqOr (Vh) - wherein 0.95≤s≤1.30, 0<p≤0.30, 0≤q≤0.10, and 1.98≤r≤2.04.
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(ν)[Li2M7O3].(1−v)[LiαCo1−σM8 σO2] (VIb) - wherein M7 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+, M8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent cations, 0.01≤v<1.00, and 0.5≤w≤1.
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LiβNxM9 yM10 zO2 (VIIb) - wherein M9 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and a combination thereof, M10 is selected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and a combination thereof, 0.9<β<1.1, 0.7<x<1.0<y<0.3, 0<z<0.3, and x+y+z=1.
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LiβNixMnyMgzO2 (VIIc) - wherein 0.9<β<1.1, 0.7<x<1, 0<y<0.3, 0<z<0.3, and x+y+z=1.
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γLi2M11O3.(1−γ)LiθNiδM12 ϵM13 ζO2 (VIIIb) - wherein 0≤γ≤0.3, M11 is selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof, M12 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and any combination thereof, M13 is selected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and any combination thereof, 0.9<θ<1.1, 0.7<δ<1, 0<ϵ<0.3, 0<ζ<0.3, and δ+ϵ+ζ=1.
- The particles have an average density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, the particles include crystallites.
- In another aspect, this disclosure is directed to particles a first population The primary particles include a first portion having a mean particle size between 1 and 50 μm. In some variations, the first portion has a mean particle size between 10 and 20 μm. In some variations, the particles include a second portion having a mean particle size between 1 and 5 μm.
- In another aspect, this disclosure is directed towards methods of manufacturing the aforementioned mixed-metal oxides and lithiated mixed-metal oxides. This disclosure is also directed to a cathode active material, a cathode, or a battery cell that includes the particles as described herein.
- The disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which:
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FIG. 1A is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3Oβ according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 1B is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li1.06Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 prepared by lithiating the particles ofFIG. 1A , according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 1C is a scanning electron micrograph of a conventional powder having spherical aggregates formed of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2; -
FIG. 2 is a top-down view of a battery cell, according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 3 is a side view of a set of layers for a battery cell, according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 4A is a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the mixed-metal oxide (Mn0.04Co0.96)3O4, according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 4B is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 4A at 500× magnification; -
FIG. 4C is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 4A at 2000× magnification; -
FIG. 4D is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 4A at 5000× magnification; -
FIG. 5A is a scanning electron micrograph at 1000× magnification of particles of the mixed-metal oxide (Mn0.20Co0.80)3O4, according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 5B is a scanning electron micrograph at 5000× magnification of the particles ofFIG. 5B ; -
FIG. 6 is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide Ni0.8Mn0.1Co0.1Oβ, according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 7A is a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li1.04Mn0.04Co0.96O2 according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 7B is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 7A at 2000× magnification; -
FIG. 7C is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 7A at 5000× magnification; -
FIG. 7D is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 7A at 2000× magnification, taken after pellet pressing at 200 MPa; -
FIG. 7E is a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 7A at 5000× magnification, taken after pellet pressing at 200 MPa; -
FIG. 7F is a particle size distribution of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 7A , measured before and after pellet pressing; -
FIG. 8 is a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li1.06Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 9A is a scanning electron micrograph at 2000× magnification of particles of the mixed metal oxide of (Co0.96Mg0.04)3O4, according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 9B is a scanning electron micrograph at 500× magnification of particles of the mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 9A , taken after lithiation; -
FIG. 10A is a scanning electron micrograph at 5000× magnification of particles of a mixed metal oxide of (Mn0.02Co0.96Mg0.02)3O4, according to some illustrative embodiments; -
FIG. 10B is a scanning electron micrograph at 500× magnification of particles of the mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 10A , taken after lithiation; -
FIG. 11 is a plot of data representing a charge and discharge profile during a first cycle of a coin cell between 2.75 and 4.4 V, according to some illustrative embodiments; and -
FIG. 12 is a plot of data representing a capacity performance at 4.4 V, 4.45 V, 4.5 V, 4.55V, and 4.6 V of the coin cell ofFIG. 11 , according to some illustrative embodiments. - Description of various embodiments will now be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to any one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.
- Conventional manufacturing of cathode active materials for lithium batteries rely on a reaction and calcination of lithium precursors (e.g., LiOH, Li2CO3, etc.) with metal precursors (e.g., oxides, hydroxides). Such manufacturing, which is typically conducted at high temperatures (i.e., >700° C.), produces powders having large portions of secondary particles. Secondary particles occur when solid, but smaller, primary particles bond together to form aggregates (i.e., during chemical or thermal processing). These aggregates exhibit morphologies that include voids and pores. Voids and pores reduce a density of the secondary particles relative to the primary particles from which they are formed. Voids and pores can also lower the strength of the secondary particles, thereby conferring a poor resistance to fracture.
- Due to the voids and pores, secondary particles contain less material to store and release lithium ions during charge and discharge of a lithium battery. This impaired capability can negatively impact a volumetric energy density of the lithium battery. Moreover, during battery manufacturing, calendaring processes used to form layers of cathode active materials often utilize high pressures (i.e., >100 MPa). Such high pressures can induce severe particle fracture in secondary particles. Fractured secondary particles can increase a surface area of the cathode active material exposed to electrolyte fluid. As such, reaction of the cathode active material with the electrolyte fluid can be amplified, which in turn, increases a risk that the electrolyte fluid decomposes and generates gaseous by-products. Decomposition of the electrolyte fluid reduces performance of the lithium battery, and gas pressure therein can result in an unstable, unsafe state.
- The cathode active materials described herein have improved particle morphologies that are substantially free of voids and pores. These morphologies have higher particulate densities and lower particulate surface areas when compared to conventional cathode active materials. Moreover, the cathode active materials may include a high proportion (i.e., >50% by frequency) of primary particles. Owing to at least these characteristics, the cathode active materials allow lithium batteries of higher volumetric energy density, lower gassing propensity, and enhanced safety. Also presented herein are methods for manufacturing cathode active materials with improved particle morphologies. These methods, which utilize wet solution processing, allow facile control of particle compositions and morphology.
- In some variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Ia):
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NiaMnbCocM1 dOe (Ia) - In Formula (Ia), M1 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, In, and any combination thereof; 0≤a≤1; 0≤b≤1; 0≤c≤1; a+b+c>0; 0≤d≤0.5; a+b+d>0; and 1≤e≤5. Compounds of Formula (Ia) include at least one of Ni, Mn, or Co (i.e., a+b+c>0). Moreover, the compounds include at least one of Ni, Mn, or M1 (i.e., a+b+d>0).
- In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Ib):
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Li1+fNiaMnbCocM1 dOe (Ib) - It will be appreciated that the lithiated mixed-metal oxides may be prepared using the mixed-metal oxides associated with Formula (Ia), as will be discussed below. In Formula (Ib), M1 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, In, and combinations thereof; 0.1≤f≤1.0; 0≤a≤1; 0≤b≤1; 0≤c≤1; a+b+c>0; 0≤d≤0.5; a+b+d>0; and 1.9≤e≤3. Compounds of Formula (Ib) include at least one of Ni, Mn, or Co (i.e., a+b+c>0). Moreover, the compounds include at least one of Ni, Mn, or M1 (i.e., a+b+d>0). As used herein, all compounds referenced for the lithiated mixed-metal oxides represent those of as-prepared materials (i.e., “virgin” materials) unless otherwise indicated. Such compounds have not yet been exposed to additional chemical processes, such as de-lithiation and lithiation during, respectively, charging and discharging. In some instances, 0≤f≤0.5. In some instances, 1.9≤e≤2.7. In further instances, 1.9≤e≤2.1.
- In some instances, 0≤f≤1.0 and d=0. In these instances, no content associated with M1 is present in the particles. Further, in some instances, d=0 and f≥0.20. In some instances, d=0 and f≥0.40. In some instances, d=0 and f≤0.60. In some instances, d=0 and f≥0.80. In some instances, d=0 and f≤0.80. In some instances, d=0 and f≤0.60. In some instances, d=0 and f≤0.40. In some instances, d=0 and f≤0.20. In some instances, d=0 and e≤2.20. In some instances, d=0 and e≥2.40. In some instances, d=0 and e≥2.60. In some instances, d=0 and e≥2.80. In some instances, d=0 and e≤2.80. In some instances, d=0 and e≤2.60. In some instances, d=0 and e≤2.40. In some instances, d=0 and e≤2.20. It will be understood that, in the aforementioned instances, the boundaries off and e can be combined in any variation as above.
- In some instances, M1 includes one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+, i.e., M1 1. M1 also includes one or more cations with an oxidation state of 3+, i.e., M 1 2. M1 1 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, and Ru and may be any combination thereof. M1 2 is selected from Mg, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, and Zr and may be any combination thereof. A stoichiometric content associated with M1 1, i.e., d1, and a stoichiometric content associated with M1 2, i.e., d2, equals d (i.e., d1+d2=d). In these instances, a+b+c+d1+d2=1. Further, in some instances, d1≤0.1. In some instances, d1≥0.2. In some instances, d1≥0.3. In some instances, d1≥0.4. In some instances, d1≤0.1. In some instances, d1≤0.2. In some instances, d1≤0.3. In some instances, d1≤0.4. It will be understood that, in the aforementioned instances, the boundaries of d1 can be combined in any variation as above.
- In some instances, −0.05≤f≤0.10;M1=Al; 0≤d≤0.05; a+b+c=1; 0<a+b<0.5; and 1.95≤e≤2.6. In further instances, 0.01≤d≤0.03. In still further instances, 0.02≤d≤0.03. In instances where d≠0 (i.e., aluminum is present), a distribution of aluminum within each particle may be uniform or may be biased to be proximate to a surface of each particle. Other distributions are possible.
- In some instances, −0.05≤f≤0.10; d=0; a=0, b+c=1; and 1.9≤e≤2.2. Further, in some instances, 0.0≤f≤0.10. In some instances, 0.0≤f≤0.05. In some instances, 0.01≤f≤0.05 and 0.02≤b≤0.05. In some instances, 0.01≤f≤0.05 and b=0.04.
- In some variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIa):
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M2Og (IIa) - wherein M2=Co, Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof; and 0.9≤g≤2.6. In some variations, 0.9≤g≤1.1. In some variations, g=1. In some variations, 1.4 23 g≤1.6. In some variations, g=1.5. In some variations, 1.9≤g≤2.1. In some variations, g=2. In some variations, 2.4≤g≤2.6. In some variations, g=2.5.
- In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIb):
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LihM2Og (IIb) - wherein M2=Co, Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof, 0.95≤h≤2, and 2≤g≤3. In some variations, 1≤h≤2. In some variations, 1.20≤h. In some variations, 1.40≤h. In some variations, 1.60≤h. In some variations, 1.80≤h. In some variations, h≤1.8. In some variations, h≤1.6. In some variations, h≤1.4. In some variations, h≤1.2. In some variations, h≤1.8. Further, in some variations, 2.2≤g. In some variations, 2.4≤g. In some variations, 2.6≤g. In some variations, 2.8≤g. In some variations, g≤2.8. In some variations, g≤2.6. In some variations, g≤2.4. In some variations, g≤2.2. It will be understood that the boundaries of h and g can be combined in any variation as above.
- In some variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIIa):
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M3 iM4 1−iOj (IIIa) - wherein M3 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof; M4 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo, and any combination thereof; 0≤i≤1; and 0.9≤j≤2.6. In some variations, M3 has an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent). In some variations, M4 has an average oxidation state of 3+ (i.e., trivalent). In some variations, 0<i<1. In specific variations, M3 is Mn. In specific variations, M4 is Co. In specific variations, M4 is a combination of Co and Mn. In further variations, a proportion of Co is greater than a proportion of Mn in the combination of Co and Mn.
- In some variations, 1.4≤j≤2.1. In some variations, 1.5≤j≤2.0. In some variations, 1.6≤j≤1.9. In some variations, 0.9≤j≤1.1. In some variations, j=1. In some variations, 1.4≤j≤1.6. In some variations, j=1.5. In some variations, 1.9≤j≤2.1. In some variations, j=2. In some variations, 2.4≤j≤2.6. In some variations, j=2.5.
- In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIIb):
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(i)[Li2M3O3].(1−i)[LiM4O2] (IIIb) - wherein M3 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent), M4 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 3+ (i.e., trivalent), and 0≤i≤1. In some variations, M3 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, Ru, and a combination thereof. In specific variations, M3 is Mn. In some variations, M4 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof. In specific variations, M4 is Co. In specific variations, M4 is a combination of Co and Mn. In further variations, a proportion of Co is greater than a proportion of Mn in the combination of Co and Mn. In variations where M4 includes cobalt, cobalt may be a predominant transition-metal constituent which allows high voltage, and high volumetric energy density for cathode active materials employed in lithium-ion batteries.
- In still other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IIIc):
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(i)[Li2M3O3].(1−i)[Li1−kM4O2] (IIIc) - wherein M3 is one or more cations with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent), M4 is one or more cations, 0≤i≤1, and 0≤k≤1. In some variations, M3 is selected from Ti, Mn, Zr, Mo, Ru, and a combination thereof. In specific variations, M3 is Mn. In some variations, M4 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo, and any combination thereof. In specific variations, M4 is Co. In specific variations, M4 is a combination of Co and Mn. In further variations, a proportion of Co is greater than a proportion of Mn in the combination of Co and Mn. In variations where M4 includes cobalt, cobalt may be a predominant transition-metal constituent which allows high voltage, and high volumetric energy density for cathode active materials employed in lithium-ion batteries.
- In some variations, 0≤k≤0.16. In some variations, 0≤k≤0.14. In some variations, 0≤k≤0.12. In some variations, 0≤k≤0.10. In some variations, 0≤k≤0.08. In some variations, 0≤k≤0.06. In some variations, 0≤k≤0.04. In some variations, 0≤k≤0.02. In some variations, k=0.15. In some variations, k=0.14. In some variations, k=0.13. In some variations, k=0.12. In some variations, k=0.11. In some variations, k=0.10. In some variations, k=0.09. In some variations, k=0.08. In some variations, k=0.07. In some variations, k=0.06. In some variations, k=0.05. In some variations, k=0.04. In some variations, k=0.03. In some variations, k=0.02. In some variations, k=0.01.
- In some variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IVa):
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Co1−lM5 lAlmOn (IVa) - wherein M5 is B, Na, Mn, Ni, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof; 0<l<0.50; 0≤m≤0.05; and 0.9≤n≤2.6. In some variations, M5 is Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof.
- In some variations, 1.4≤n≤2.1. In some variations, 1.5≤n≤2.0. In some variations, 1.6≤n≤1.9. In some variations, 0.9≤n≤1.1. In some variations, n=1. In some variations, 1.4≤n≤1.6. In some variations, n=1.5. In some variations, 1.9≤n≤2.1. In some variations, n=2. In some variations, 2.4≤n≤2.6. In some variations, n=2.5.
- In some variations, 0.01≤m≤0.03. In some variations, 0.001≤m≤0.005. In some variations, 0.002≤m≤0.004. In some variations, m=0.003. In some variations, 0.02≤m≤0.03. In variations of Formula (IVa) where m≠0 (i.e., aluminum is present), a distribution of aluminum within the particle may be uniform or may be biased to be proximate to a surface of the particle. Other distributions of aluminum are possible. In some variations, Al is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, Al is approximately 1000 ppm. In an optional alternative, the compound can be expressed as Co1−lM5 lOn and Al expressed in ppm.
- In some variations, 0.9≤n≤1.1. In some variations, n=1. In some variations, 1.4≤≤1.6. In some variations, n=1.5. In some variations, 1.9≤n≤2.1. In some variations, n=2. In some variations, 2.4≤n≤2.6. In some variations, n=2.5. In some variations, 1.4≤n≤2.1. In some variations, 1.5≤n≤2.0. In some variations, 1.6≤n≤1.9.
- In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (IVb):
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LioCo1−lM5 lAlmOn (IVb) - wherein M5 is B, Na, Mn, Ni, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Mo, Ru, and any combination thereof; 0.95≤o≤1.10; 0<l<0.50; 0≤m≤0.05; and 1.95≤n≤2.60. In some variations, M5 is Mn, Ni, and any combination thereof.
- In some variations, 0.01≤m≤0.03. In some variations, 0.001≤m≤0.005. In some variations, 0.002≤m≤0.004. In some variations, m=0.003. In some variations, 0.02≤m≤0.03. In variations of Formula (IVb) where m≠0 (i.e., aluminum is present), a distribution of aluminum within the particle may be uniform or may be biased to be proximate to a surface of the particle. Other distributions of aluminum are possible. In some variations, Al is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, Al is approximately 1000 ppm. In additional variations of Formula (IVb), 1.02≤o≤1.05 and 0.02≤l≤0.05. In further variations of Formula (4b), 1.03≤o≤1.05 and l=0.04. It will be recognized that the components as described above can be in any combination. In some instances, when Al is expressed in ppm, in one aspect, the compound can be represented as LioCo1−lM5 lOn and the amount of Al can be represented as Al in at least a quantity in ppm, as described herein.
- The various compounds of Formulae (IIb), (IIIb), (IIIc), and (IVb) can include Mn4+. Without wishing to be limited to any theory or mode of action, incorporating Mn4+ can improve a stability of oxide under high voltage charging (e.g., 4.5V) and can also help maintain an R
3 m crystal structure (i.e., the α-NaFeO2 structure) when transitioning through a 4.1-4.3V region (i.e., during charging and discharging). - In some variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Va):
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Co1−pMnpM6 qOr (Va) - wherein M6 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, and Mo; 0<p≤0.30; 0≤q≤0.10; and 0.9≤r≤2.6. In some variations, q=0. In some variations, M6 is Al.
- In some variations, 1.4≤r≤2.1. In some variations, 1.5≤r≤2.0. In some variations, 1.6≤r≤1.9. In some variations, 0.9≤r≤1.1. In some variations, r=1. In some variations, 1.4≤r≤1.6. In some variations, r=1.5. In some variations, 1.9≤r≤2.1. In some variations, n=r. In some variations, 2.4≤r≤2.6. In some variations, r=2.5.
- In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Vb):
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LisCo1−pMnpOr (Vb) - wherein 0.95≤s≤1.10, 0≤p≤0.10, and 1.90≤r≤2.20. In some variations, 0<p≤0.10. In some variations, 0.98≤s≤1.01. In some variations of Formula (Vb), 0.98≤s≤1.01 and p=0.03. In some variations of Formula (Vb), 1.00≤s≤1.05. In some variations, the disclosure is directed to a compound represented by Formula (Vb), wherein 0.95≤s≤1.05 and 0.02≤p≤0.05. In a further aspect, the disclosure is directed to a compound represented by Formula (Vb), wherein 0.95≤s≤1.05 and p=0.04. In some variations, p=0.03. In further variations of Formula (Vb), 1.01≤s≤1.05 and 0.02≤p≤0.05. In still further variations of Formula (Vb), 1.01≤s≤1.05 and p=0.04. In some variations of Formula (Vb), 1.00<s≤1.10. In other variations of Formula (Vb), 1.00<s≤1.05. In a further aspect, the disclosure is directed to a compound represented by Formula (Vb), wherein 0.98≤s≤1.01, p=0.03, and r=2.
- It will be appreciated that s represents a molar ratio of lithium content to total transition-metal content (i.e., total content of Co and Mn). In various aspects, increasing lithium content can increase capacity, improve stability, increase gravimetric density of particles comprising the compound, increase particle density, and/or increase particle strength of the cathode active material. In various aspects, decreasing lithium content can increase capacity, improve stability, increase gravimetric density of particles comprising the compound, increase particle density, and/or increase particle strength of the cathode active material.
- In some variations, the compound of Formula (Vb) may be represented as a solid solution of two phases, i.e., a solid solution of Li2MnO3 and LiCoO2. In these variations, the compound may be described according to Formula (Vc):
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(p)[Li2MnO3].(1−p)[LiCoO2] (Vc) - where Mn is a cation with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent) and Co is a cation with an average oxidation state of 3+ (i.e., trivalent). A more compact notation for Formula (Vc) is given below:
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Li1+pCo1−pMnpO2+p (Vd) - In Formula (Vd), p can describe both Mn and Co. Due to differing valences between Mn and Co, the inclusion of Mn may influence a lithium content and an oxygen content of the compound.
- Referring back to Formula (Vb), ‘p’ can be 0≤p≤0.10. In such variations, the lithium content can be from 1 to 1.10 (i.e., 1+p), and the oxygen content can be from 2 to 2.10 (i.e., 2+p). However, the compounds disclosed herein have lithium contents and oxygen contents that may vary independently of p. For example, and without limitation, the lithium and oxygen contents may vary from stoichiometric values due to synthesis conditions deliberately selected by those skilled in the art. As such, subscripts in Formulas (Vc) and (Vd) are not intended as limiting on Formula (Vb), i.e., s is not necessarily equal to 1+p, and r is not necessarily equal 2+p. It will be appreciated that one or both of the lithium content and the oxygen content of compounds represented by Formula (Vb) can be under-stoichiometric (i.e., s<1+p; r<2+p) or over-stoichiometric (i.e., s>1+l; r>2+p) relative to the stoichiometric values of Formula (Vd).
- In some variations, the compound of Formula (Vb) may be represented as a solid solution of two phases, i.e., a solid solution of Li2MnO3 and LiCoO2. In these variations, the compound may be described according to Formula (Ve):
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(t)[Li2MnO3].(1−t)[Li(1−u)Co(1−u)MnuO2] (Ve) - where Mn is a cation with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent) and Co is a cation with an average oxidation state of 3+ (i.e., trivalent). A unified notation for Formula (Ve) is given below:
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Li1+t−u−tuCo(1−t)(l−u)Mn(t+u−tu)O2+t (Vf) - In Formula (Vf), t and u can describe both Mn and Co. Without wishing to be held to a particular mechanism or mode of action, because of differing valences between Mn and Co, inclusion of Mn may influence lithium content and oxygen content of the compound.
- Comparing Formulas (Vb) and (Vf) shows s=1+t−u−tu, p=t+u−tu, r=2+t. In compounds represented by Formula V(f), the lithium content can be any range described herein for Formula (Vb). In some variations, Li can be from 0.95 to 1.10. In some variations, oxygen content can be from 2 to 2.20.
- In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Vg):
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LisCo1−p−qMnpM6 qOr (Vg) - wherein 0.95≤s≤1.30, 0<p≤0.30, 0≤q≤0.10, and 1.98≤r≤2.04, and M6 is at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, and Mo. The compound of Formula (Vg) is single phase. The compound can have a trigonal R
3 m crystal structure. In further variations, 0.98≤s≤1.16 and 0<p≤0.16. In some variations 0.98≤s≤1.16, 0<p≤0.16, and 0<q≤0.05. - In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (Vh):
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LisCo1−p−qMnpAlqOr (Vh) - wherein 0.95≤s≤1.30, 0<p≤0.30, 0≤q≤0.10, and 1.98≤r≤2.04. In some variations, 0.96≤s≤1.04, 0<p≤0.10, 0≤q≤0.10, and 1.98≤r≤2.04. In some variations, the compounds represented by Formula (Vh) have 0.98≤s≤1.01, 0.02≤p≤0.04, and 0≤q≤0.03. The compound of Formula (Vh) is a single phase. The compound can have trigonal R
3 m crystal structure. - In other variations, the disclosure is directed to particles comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIa):
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(ν)[M7O2].(1−ν)[Co1−σM8 σO2] (VIa) - wherein M7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent); M8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements; 0.01≤ν<1.00,and 0≤σ≤0.05. In some variations, M7 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr , Ru, and a combination thereof. In some variations, M8 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof. In some variations, M7 is Mn. In some variations, M8 is Al.
- In some embodiments, 0.01<ν≤0.50. In some embodiments, 0.01ν<0.50. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν≤0.30. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν≤0.10. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.05. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.05. In some variations, 0 <a <0.03. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.02. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.01. In some variations, 0.01≤ν<0.05, and 0<σ≤0.05.
- In some variations, Al is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 800 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 700 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 600 ppm. In some instances, when M8 (e.g., Al) is expressed in ppm, in optional variations, the compound can be represented as (ν)[Li2M7O3].(1−ν)[LiαCowO2] and the amount of M8 can be represented as M8 in at least a quantity in ppm, as otherwise described above. In some embodiments, 0.5≤w≤1. In some embodiments, 0.8≤w≤1. In some embodiments, 0.96≤w≤1. In some embodiments, 0.99≤w≤1. In some embodiments, w is 1.
- In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIb):
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(ν)[Li2M7O3].(1−ν)[LiαCo1−σM8 σO2] (VIb) - wherein M7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent); M8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements; 0.95≤α<0.99; 0.01≤ν<1.00, and 0.5≤w≤1, and 0≤σ≤0.05. In some variations, M7 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr , Ru, and a combination thereof. In some variations, M8 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof. In some variations, M7 is Mn. In some variations, M8 is Al.
- In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν≤0.50. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.50. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν≤0.30. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.10. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.05. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.05. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.03. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.02. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.01. In some variations, 0.95≤α<0.99, 0.01≤ν<0.05, 0.96≤w<1, and 0<σ≤0.05.
- In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1000 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 900 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 800 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 700 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 600 ppm. In some instances, when M8 (e.g., Al) is expressed in ppm, the compound can be represented as (v)[Li2M7O3].(1−ν)[LiαCowO2] and the amount of M8 can be represented as M8 in at least a quantity in ppm, as otherwise described above. In some variations, 0.5≤w≤1. In some variations, 0.8≤w≤1. In some variations, 0.96≤w≤1. In some variations, 0.99≤w≤1. In some variations, w is 1.
- In some variations, the disclosure is directed to a cathode active material for lithium ion batteries that includes a lithium nickel oxide (LiNiO2) having one or more tetravalent metals selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, and Te and/or one or more divalent metals selected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, and Zn. In these materials, the trivalent Ni ion can serve as host to supply the capacity. Without wishing to be limited to any theory or mode of action, a tetravalent ion such as Mn4+, and a divalent ion such as Mg2+, can stabilize the structure and help Ni ion stay trivalent for typical layer LiNiO2 oxide.
- The lithium nickel oxide may also include a stabilizer component, Li2MeO3, in which Me is one or more elements selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, and Zr. Without wishing to be limited to any theory or mode of action, Li2MeO3 can stabilize a layered crystal structure and improve a reversible capability of the lithium nickel oxide in a voltage window of a lithium-ion cell. Representative examples of Me include Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof.
- In some variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIIa):
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NixM9 yM10 zOα (VIIa) - where M9 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and any combination thereof; M10 is selected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and any combination thereof; 0.7<x<1; 0<y<0.3; 0<z<0.3; x+y+z=1; and 0.9≤α≤2.6. In some variations of Formula (VIIa), M9 is Mn and M10 is Mg. In some variations of Formula (VIIa), 0.05<y<0.3 and 0.05<z<0.3.
- In some variations, 1.4≤α≤2.1. In some variations, 1.5≤α≤2.0. In some variations, 1.6≤α≤1.9. In some variations, 0.9≤α≤1.1. In some variations, α=1. In some variations, 1.4≤α≤1.6. In some variations, α=1.5. In some variations, 1.9≤α≤2.1. In some variations, α=2. In some variations, 2.4≤α≤2.6. In some variations, α=2.5.
- In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIIb):
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LiβNixM9 yM10 zO2 (VIIb) - where M9 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and a combination thereof; M10 is selected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and a combination thereof; 0.9<β<1.1; 0.7<x<1; 0<y<0.3; 0<z<0.3; and x+y+z=1. In some variations of Formula (VIIb), 0.05<y<0.3 and 0.05<z<0.3.
- In other variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIIc):
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LiβNixMnyMgzO2 (VIIc) - where 0.9<β<1.1; 0.7<x<1; 0<y<0.3; 0<z<0.3; and x+y+z=1. In some variations of Formula (VIIc), 0.05<y<0.3 and 0.05<z<0.3.
- In compounds of Formula (VIIc), a valence of Mg remains 2+ and a valence of Mn remains 4+. Again, without wishing to be held to a particular theory or mode of action, the valence of Mg remains 2+ to stabilize a layered crystal structure and improve electrochemical performance of the cathode active materials represented by Formula (VIIc). As compared to known cathode formulae, the amount of Ni2+ can be reduced to achieve charge balance. Unlike Ni2+, which can transition electronically to Ni3+, Mg2+ represents a stable divalent ion in the cathode active material. Thus, in order to maintain an average transition-metal valency of 3+, a presence of Mg2+ in the cathode active material biases Ni away from Ni2+ to Ni3+. Such bias towards Ni3+ is decreases the availability of Ni2+ to occupy a Li+ site, which decreases performance of the cathode active material.
- In some variations, Ni is an active transition metal at a higher stoichiometric amount than in conventional materials. In further variations, the active transition metal of Ni is trivalent in the material (i.e., 3+). During an electrochemical charge/discharge process in a cell, the redox couple between Ni3+/Ni4+ influences a capacity of the cell.
- The compounds of Formulae (VIIb) and (VIIc) as disclosed herein have properties that are surprisingly improved over properties of known compositions.
- In some variations, this disclosure is directed to particles (e.g., a powder) comprising a compound represented by Formula (VIIIa):
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M11 γN(1−γ)δM12 (1−γ)ϵM13 (1−γ)ζOη (VIIIa) - where M11 is selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof; M12 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and any combination thereof; M13 is selected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and any combination thereof; 0≤γ≤0.3; 0.7<δ<1; 0<ϵ<0.3; 0<ζ<0.3; δ+ϵ+ζ=1; and 0.9≤η≤2.6.
- In some variations of Formula (VIIIa), 0.05<ϵ<0.3 and 0.05<ζ<0.3. In some variations, 1.4≤η≤2.1. In some variations, 1.5≤η≤2.0. In some variations, 1.6≤η≤1.9. In some variations, 0.9≤η≤1.1. In some variations, η=1. In some variations, 1.4≤≤η≤1.6. In some variations, 72 =1.5. In some variations, 1.9≤Θ≤2.1. In some variations, η=2. In some variations, 2.4≤η≤2.6. In some variations, η=2.5.
- In some variations, a stabilizer component is added to an active component in the cathode active material. As such, the cathode active material includes a compound represented by Formula (VIIIb):
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γLi2M11O3.(1−γ)LiθNiδM12 ϵM13 ζO2 (VIIIb) - In Formula (VIIIb), LiθNiδM12 ϵM13 ζO2 serves as the active component and Li2M11O3 serves as the stabilizer component. The compound of Formula (VIIIb) corresponds to integrated or composite oxide material. A ratio of the components is governed by γ, which ranges according to 0≤γ≤0.3. For the Li2M11O3 stabilizer component, M11 is selected from Mn, Ti, Ru, Zr, and any combination thereof. For the LiθNiδM12 ϵM13 ζO2 active component, M12 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ge, Sn, Te, and any combination thereof; M13 is selected from Mg, Be, Ca, Sr, Ba, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and any combination thereof; 0.9<θ<1.1; 0.7<δ<1; 0 <ϵ<0.3; 0<ζ<0.3; and δ+ϵ+ζ=1. In some variations of Formula (VIIIb), 0.05<ϵ<0.3 and 0.05<ζ<0.3.
- In other variations, the disclosure is directed to a compound represented by Formula (VIa):
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(ν)[M7O2].(1−ν)[Co1−σM8 σO2] (VIa) - wherein M7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent); M8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements; 0.01≤ν<1.00, and 0.5≤ and 0≤σ≤0.05. In some variations, M7 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr, Ru, and a combination thereof. In some variations, M8 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof. In some variations, M7 is Mn. In some variations, M8 is Al.
- In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν≤0.50. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.50. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν≤0.30. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.10. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.05. In some variations, 0≤σ≤0.05. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.05. In some variations, 0<α≤0.03. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.02. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.01. In some variations, 0.01≤ν<0.05 and 0<σ≤0.05.
- In some variations, Al is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, Al is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 1000 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 900 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 800 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 700 ppm. In some variations, Al is less than or equal to 600 ppm. In some instances, when M8 (e.g., Al) is expressed in ppm, in optional variations, the compound can be represented as (ν)[Li2M7O3].(1−ν)[LiαCowO2] and the amount of M8 can be represented as M8 in at least a quantity in ppm, as otherwise described above. In some embodiments, 0.5≤w≤1. In some embodiments, 0.8≤w≤1. In some embodiments, 0.96≤w≤1. In some embodiments, 0.99≤w≤1. In some embodiments, w is 1. In other variations, this disclosure is directed to a compound represented by Formula (VIb):
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(ν)[Li2M7O3].(1−ν)[LiαCo1−σM8 σO2] (VIb) - wherein M7 is one or more elements with an average oxidation state of 4+ (i.e., tetravalent); M8 is one or more monovalent, divalent, trivalent, and tetravalent elements; 0.95≤α<0.99; 0.01≤ν<1.00, and 0.5≤w≤1, and 0<σ≤0.05. In some variations, M7 is selected from Mn, Ti, Zr , Ru, and a combination thereof. In some variations, M8 is selected from B, Na, Mg, Ti, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Sc, Y, Ga, Zr, Ru, Mo and a combination thereof. In some variations, M7 is Mn. In some variations, M8 is Al.
- In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν≤0.50. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.50. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν≤0.30. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.10. In some embodiments, 0.01≤ν<0.05. In some variations, 0≤σ≤0.05. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.05. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.03. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.02. In some variations, 0<σ≤0.01. In some variations, 0.95≤α<0.99, 0.01≤ν<0.05, 0.96≤w<1, and 0<σ≤0.05.
- In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is at least 500 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is at least 750 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is at least 900 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 2000 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1500 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1250 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 1000 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 900 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 800 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 700 ppm. In some variations, M8 (e.g., Al) is less than or equal to 600 ppm. In some instances, when M8 (e.g., Al) is expressed in ppm, the compound can be represented as (v)[Li2M7O3].(1−ν)[LiαCowO2]and the amount of M8 can be represented as M8 in at least a quantity in ppm, as otherwise described above. In some variations, 0.5≤w≤1. In some variations, 0.8≤w≤1. In some variations, 0.96≤w≤1. In some variations, 0.99≤w≤1. In some variations, w is 1.
- Particles of the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides exhibit morphologies substantially free of voids and pores.
FIG. 1A presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3Oβ (i.e., a mixed-metal oxide) prepared by methods disclosed herein, according to some illustrative embodiments (i.e., see also Example 3). The particles, which exhibit a void- and pore-free morphology, correspond to primary particles and include virtually no secondary particles. Crystalline facets are visible on many of the particles, indicating a presence of crystallites.FIG. 1B presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of Li1.06Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 prepared by lithiating the particles ofFIG. 1A , according to some illustrative embodiments (i.e., see also Example 6). These particles, which also correspond to primary particles, retain the void- and pore-free morphology of the particles ofFIG. 1A . Secondary particles are absent from the particles of Li1.06Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2. Octahedral crystal habits are visible on many of the particles, indicating a presence of crystallites. In contrast,FIG. 1C presents a scanning electron micrograph of a conventional powder havingspherical aggregates 100 formed of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2. Thespherical aggregates 100, which are present almost exclusively, correspond to secondary particles and were prepared via lithiation of hydroxide precursors (i.e., via conventional manufacturing). Voids and pores 102 are clearly present in the spherical aggregates 100. - The particle morphologies of the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides allow high particulate densities approaching (or equaling) those associated with single crystals. In some variations, particles of the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides may include, in whole or in part, crystallites having morphologies that reflect a symmetry of an underlying crystalline lattice. These crystallites correspond to single-crystal particles displaying crystal habits (e.g., crystal facets, crystal edges, etc.). Non-limiting examples of such morphologies include cubic crystal habits, tetrahedral crystal habits, octahedral crystal habits, rhombic crystal habits, hexagonal crystal habits, dodecahedral crystal habits, and so forth. Other crystal habits are possible for the crystallites, including those in which one or more crystallites grows out of another (e.g., twinning). Particle morphologies for the mixed-metal oxides and lithiated mixed-metal oxides will be discussed additionally in relation to Examples 1-8.
- The high particulate densities of the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides may be referenced relative to an ideal crystalline density. As used herein, the term “particulate density” refers to a density based on a volume conformally enveloping an outer periphery of a particle. This enveloping volume includes a mass of the particle as well as an absence of mass, i.e., voids and pores (if present). Techniques to measure particulate densities (e.g., pycnometry, mercury porosimetry, hydrostatic weighing, etc.) are known to those skilled in the art and will not be discussed further. The term “ideal crystalline density”, as used herein, refers to a density determined by dividing a mass associated with a crystalline lattice cell with a volume of the crystalline lattice cell. It will be appreciated that the crystalline lattice cell may vary in dimensions and atomic content with composition. Without being limited by theory, Equation (1) presents a mathematical relationship between parameters useful for determining the ideal crystalline density (ρ):
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- The numerator and the denominator of Equation (1) correspond to, respectively, the mass and the volume of the crystalline lattice cell. The mass may be calculated by multiplying a molecular mass (M) of a compound by a number of formula units of the compound in the crystalline lattice cell (Z). The resulting product is then divided by Avogadro's constant (i.e., NA=6.02212×1023 mol−1). The volume may be calculated using lattice constants of the crystalline lattice cell (i.e., a, b, c) and corresponding angles therebetween (i.e., α, β, γ). Equation (1) and its associated parameters are understood by those skilled in the art and will not be discussed further here.
- The molecular mass (M) of the compound may be measured by those skilled in the art using techniques of chemical analysis, such as inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES), iodometric titration, and so forth. Those skilled in the art may also determine the number of formula units, lattice constants, and lattice angles of the compound using techniques of crystal structure analysis (e.g., X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, electron diffraction, etc.). Characterization of the crystalline lattice cell (i.e., the mass and volume thereof) may utilize or reference a bulk single crystal or multiple single-crystal particles (e.g., a powder of crystallites).
- In some variations, each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 92% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 94% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 96% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 98% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle.
- In some variations, each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 92% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 94% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 96% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, each of the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides has a density greater than or equal to 98% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle.
- When referred to a plurality of or population of lithiated or unlithiated particles, it will be appreciated that the density can be referred to as an average density. In some variations, the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles. In some variations, the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 92% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles. In some variations, the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 94% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles. In some variations, the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 96% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles. In some variations, the particles have an average density greater than or equal to 98% of an ideal crystalline density of the particles.
- In some variations, the particles of the mixed-metal oxides include crystallites. The crystallites may be greater in number than 20% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 40% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 60% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 80% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 90% of the particles.
- In some variations, the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides include crystallites. The crystallites may be greater in number than 20% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 40% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 60% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 80% of the particles. In some instances, the crystallites are greater in number than 90% of the particles.
- Particle morphologies of the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides also allow for powders having high proportions of primary particles (i.e., greater than 50% in number). Such high proportions limit a presence of secondary particles, which occur in low proportions (i.e., less than 50% in number). As used herein, the term “secondary particles” refers to aggregates of primary particles chemically-bonded or sintered together. These secondary particles may exhibit voids (i.e., cavities internal to a particle) or pores (i.e., cavities connected to an exterior of the particle). Powders of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides, which are prepared from powders of the mixed-metal oxides, are tolerant of calendaring processes due to their high proportions of primary particles. Calendaring processes utilize high pressures (e.g., >100 MPa) to form layers of cathode active material for cathodes of a battery cell. In contrast to secondary particles, primary particles are highly resistant to fracture under these pressures. Such resistance is poor in conventional powders of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides, which contain high proportions of secondary particles.
- In some variations, the particles of the mixed-metal oxide include primary particles. The primary particles may be greater in number than 50% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 60% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 70% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 80% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 90% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number that 95% of the particles.
- In some variations, the particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide include primary particles. The primary particles may be greater in number than 50% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 60% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 70% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 80% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number than 90% of the particles. In some instances, the primary particles are greater in number that 95% of the particles.
- The primary particles—whether formed of mixed-metal oxide or lithiated mixed-metal oxide—may have a mean particle size less than 100 μm. These mean particle sizes may correspond to particles having densities greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density of the particle. In some variations, the primary particles of the mixed-metal oxides have a mean particle size from 1 to 50 μm. The primary particles may include crystallites in whole or in part. In other variations, the primary particles of the mixed-metal oxides have a mean particle size between 10 and 20 μm. Theses primary particles may also include crystallites in whole or in part. In some variations, the primary particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides have a mean particle size from 1 to 50 μm. The primary particles may include crystallites in whole or in part. In other variations, the primary particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides have a mean particle size between 10 and 20 μm. These primary particles may also include crystallites in whole or in part.
- It will be understood that the primary particles may include any combination of mean particle sizes. Such combinations may allow the primary particles to form powders of high packing efficiency. In some variations, the primary particles of the mixed-metal oxides include a first portion having a mean particle size from 1 to 50 μm. In some of these variations, the primary particles further include a second portion having a mean particle size between 1 and 5 μm. The primary particles may also include a third portion having a mean particle size between 10 and 20 μm. In some variations, the primary particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides include a first portion having a mean particle size from 1 to 50 μm. In some of these variations, the primary particles include a second portion having a mean particle size between 1 and 5 μm. The primary particles may also include a third portion having a mean particle size between 10 and 20 μm.
- The lithiated mixed-metal oxide compounds of Formula (II) may be synthesized using the mixed-metal oxides of Formula (I) as precursors. According to some illustrative embodiments, a method for manufacturing the mixed-metal oxides includes preparing a solution of metal chlorides selected from the group consisting of Ni, Mn, Co, and Me. Me is one or more elements of B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, and In. The solution may be an aqueous solution, and during preparation, the metal chlorides may be dissolved in any sequence or concentration therein. The aqueous solution may be agitated (e.g., stirred) to accelerate dissolution and mixing, which may also involve heating.
- The method also includes drying the solution (e.g., via evaporation) to form a mixed-metal precursor. Drying the solution may involve heating the solution according to a predetermined process schedule, which represents any combination of temperatures and times (e.g., stir under a constant temperature of 70° C. until dry). The mixed-metal precursor so-dried may incorporate any combination of oxygen (O), chloride (Cl), or hydroxide (OH) ligands. For example, and without limitation, the mixed-metal precursor may be a mixed-metal chloride compound, a mixed-metal oxide compound, a mixed-metal hydroxide compound, a mixed-metal oxychloride compound, a mixed-metal hydroxychloride compound, or a mixed-metal oxohydroxychloride compound. Such compounds may also include water (H2O) ligands (i.e., be hydrated compounds).
- The method additionally includes heating the mixed-metal precursor to form the mixed-metal oxide. In these embodiments, the mixed-metal precursor may first be heated at an intermediate temperature (e.g., 200° C.) before subsequent heating at a first elevated temperature (e.g., 700° C.). Between heatings, the mixed-metal precursor may be cooled and ground to form a powder of desired mean particle size. The first elevated temperature may be selected by those skilled in the art to ensure complete conversion of the mixed-metal precursor into the mixed-metal oxide.
- In some embodiments, the method further includes reacting the mixed-metal oxide with a lithium precursor at a second, elevated temperature (e.g., 900° C.) to form a lithiated mixed-metal oxide. Non-limiting examples of the lithium precursor include lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate, lithium oxalate, lithium nitrate, lithium chloride, lithium acetate, and lithium oxide. Other lithium precursors are possible. The second, elevated temperature may be higher than the first, elevated temperature. In some instances, an environment for reacting the mixed-metal oxide with the lithium precursor includes air. The second, elevated temperature and the environment may be selected by those skilled in the art to ensure complete lithiation of the mixed-metal oxide into the lithiated mixed-metal oxide. The lithiated mixed-metal oxide may be subsequently processed to produce a powder having a desired mean particle size (e.g., ground in a mortar and pestle, milling, crushing, sieving, etc.).
- It will be appreciated that, during lithiation, the dense morphologies associated with the mixed-metal oxide are carried over to the lithiated mixed-metal oxide. Lithium from the lithium precursor reacts with and diffuses into particles of the mixed-metal oxide, but preserves a void- and pore-free structure of the latter oxide. Such preservation may also include preserving crystal habits associated with crystallites, if present. This aspect is not found in conventional manufacturing of cathode active materials. In conventional methods, precursors having high proportions of secondary particles are reacted to form lithiated products, which in turn, also have high proportions of secondary particles. Such lithiated secondary particles retain the voids and pores of their precursors.
- The lithiated mixed-metal oxides described herein can be used as cathode active materials in conjunction with any battery cells known in the art. Now referring to
FIG. 2 , a top-down view is presented of abattery cell 200, according to some illustrative embodiments. Thebattery cell 200 may correspond to a lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery cell. Thebattery cell 200 includes astack 202 containing a number of layers that include a cathode with a cathode active coating, a separator, and an anode with an anode active coating. More specifically, thestack 202 may include one strip of cathode active material (e.g., aluminum foil coated with a lithium compound) and one strip of anode active material (e.g., copper foil coated with carbon). Thestack 202 also includes one strip of separator material (e.g., ion-conducting polymer electrolyte) disposed between the one strip of cathode active material and the one strip of anode active material. The cathode, anode, and separator layers may be left flat in a planar configuration, or may be wrapped into a wound configuration (e.g., a “jelly roll”). - Battery cells can be enclosed in a flexible pouch. Returning to
FIG. 2 , during assembly of thebattery cell 200, thestack 202 is enclosed in a flexible pouch. Thestack 202 may be in a planar or wound configuration, although other configurations are possible. The flexible pouch is formed by folding a flexible sheet along afold line 212. For example, the flexible sheet may be made of aluminum with a polymer film, such as polypropylene. After the flexible sheet is folded, the flexible sheet can be sealed, e.g., by applying heat along aside seal 210 and along aterrace seal 208. The flexible pouch may be less than 120 microns thick to improve the packaging efficiency of thebattery cell 200, the density ofbattery cell 200, or both. - The
stack 202 also includes a set ofconductive tabs 206 coupled to the cathode and the anode. Theconductive tabs 206 may extend through seals in the pouch (e.g., formed using sealing tape 204) to provide terminals for thebattery cell 200. Theconductive tabs 206 may then be used to electrically couple thebattery cell 200 with one or more other battery cells to form a battery pack. It will be recognized that any other manner of providing terminals for battery cells can be used in conjunction with this disclosure. - Batteries can be combined in a battery pack in any configuration. For example, the battery pack may be formed by coupling the battery cells in a series, parallel, or a series-and-parallel configuration. Such coupled cells may be enclosed in a hard case to complete the battery pack, or may be embedded within an enclosure of a portable electronic device, such as a laptop computer, tablet computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, and/or portable media player.
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FIG. 3 presents a side view of a set of layers for a battery cell (e.g., thebattery cell 200 ofFIG. 2 ), according to some illustrative embodiments. The set of layers may include a cathodecurrent collector 302, anactive coating 304, aseparator 306, an anodeactive coating 308, and an anodecurrent collector 310. The cathode and anode current collectors can be held together by a binder. The cathodecurrent collector 302 and the cathodeactive coating 304 may form a cathode for the battery cell, and the anodecurrent collector 310 and the anodeactive coating 308 may form an anode for the battery cell. To create the battery cell, the set of layers may be stacked in a planar configuration, or stacked and then wound into a wound configuration. It will be appreciated that the layers may be stacked and/or used to form other types of battery cell structures, such as bi-cell structures. All such battery cell structures are known in the art. - As mentioned above, the cathode
current collector 302 may be aluminum foil, the cathodeactive coating 304 may be a lithium compound, the anodecurrent collector 310 may be copper foil, the anodeactive coating 308 may be carbon, and theseparator 306 may include a conducting polymer electrolyte. - Many examples of methods for manufacturing the mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides are within the scope of this disclosure, some of which are detailed below. The examples are intended for illustration purposes only, and are not intended as limiting.
- 14.57 g of CoCl2.6H2O and 0.5 g of MnCl2.4H2O in 20 mL of were dissolved deionized water. The resulting solution was stirred on a hotplate to dry at 70° C., leaving a Co—Mn precursor. Heating the Co—Mn precursor at 200° C. for 5 hours yielded an anhydrous Co—Mn precursor, which was subsequently ground in a mortar and pestle. The anhydrous Co—Mn precursor was subsequently fired in air at 10° C./min to 700° C. and then held for 10 hours (i.e., at 700° C.). Cooling to ambient temperature yielded a mixed-metal oxide. Chemical analysis by ICP-OES indicated an Mn:Co ratio of 0.04:0.96, which is consistent with a molar ratio of chloride salts. By virtue of a pure spinel structure (see below), an atomic oxygen content (i.e., β) was determined to be about 1.33, which on an integer basis, corresponds to about 4.
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FIG. 4A presents a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the mixed-metal oxide, i.e., (Mn0.04Co0.96)3O4, according to some illustrative embodiments. The powder X-ray diffraction pattern corresponds to particles having a spinel crystalline structure. No other crystalline phases are present.FIGS. 4B-4D present scanning electron micrographs of particles of the mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 4A , each at progressively higher magnification (i.e., 500×, 2000×, and 5000× magnification, respectively). The micrographs show particles having octahedral faces and edges, with virtually no voids or pores. The octahedral faces may correspond (111) planes of the spinel crystalline lattice. Such morphology corresponds to a crystal habit of octahedral crystallites. Some crystallites have nucleated and grown out of surfaces of other crystallites. However, it will be appreciated that no secondary particles are present: Aggregates of chemically- or thermally-fused crystallites are absent the micrographs shown inFIGS. 4B-4D . Moreover, the particles display a consistent, uniform morphology. A mean particle size, i.e., a D50 particle size, was measured at 18.3 μm. D10 and D90 particle sizes were determined to be, respectively, 9.2 μm and 58.7 μm. A tap density of the mixed-metal oxide was measured at 2.02 g/cm3. - 18.986 g of CoCl2.6H2O and 3.9582 g of MnCl2.4H2O were dissolved in 20 mL of deionized water. Subsequent processing was similar to Example 1.
FIGS. 5A-5B present scanning electron micrographs of particles of the mixed-metal oxide (Mn0.20Co0.80)3O4 each at progressively higher magnification (i.e., 1000× and 5000× magnification, respectively), according to some illustrative embodiments. The scanning electron micrographs reveal particles of virtually all octahedral crystallites. No pores or voids are observed therein. - 7.923 g NiCl2.6H2O, 6.597 g of CoCl2.6H2O, and 7.91 g of MnCl2.4H2O were dissolved in 20 mL of deionized water. Subsequent processing was similar to Example 1. Chemical analysis by ICP-OES indicated an Ni:Mn:Co ratio of 0.336:0.329:0.335, which is consistent with a molar ratio of chloride salts.
FIG. 1A presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the mixed-metal oxide of Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3Oβ, according to some illustrative embodiments. (FIG. 1A is also discussed above.) The particles include dense, void- and pore-free primary particles with virtually no secondary particles. Many particles display crystalline facets, indicating a presence of crystallites. - 19.0152 g NiCl2.6H2O, 1.9791 g of CoCl2.6H2O, and 2.3733 g of MnCl2.4H2O were dissolved in 20 mL of deionized water. Chemical analysis by ICP-OES indicated an Ni:Mn:Co ratio of 0.749:0.130:0.121, which is consistent with a molar ratio of chloride salts and close to 0.8:0.1:0.1. Subsequent processing was similar to Example 1.
FIG. 6 presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of a mixed-metal oxide (i.e., Ni0.8Mn0.1Co0.1Oβ) at 500× magnification. The micrograph shows particles having octahedral faces and edges, with virtually no voids or pores. Such morphology corresponds to a crystal habit of octahedral crystallites. Some crystallites have nucleated and grown out of surfaces of other crystallites. However, it will be appreciated that no secondary particles are present: Aggregates of chemically- or thermally-fused crystallites are absent from the particles. - A lithiated mixed-metal oxide compound of Li1.04Mn0.04Co0.96O2 was prepared by blending the mixed-metal oxide of Example 1 with Li2CO3 in a 1:1.04 molar ratio (i.e., [Mn,Co]:[Li]=1:1.04). The blend was fired in air at 900° C. for 16 hours. Chemical analysis by ICP-OES indicated an [Li]/[Mn,Co] quotient of 1.044, which is consistent with the molar ratio of lithium carbonate and the mixed-metal oxide.
FIG. 7A presents a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide. The powder X-ray diffraction pattern reveals a layered, rhombohedral structure (i.e., space group R3 m) with no impurity phases (i.e., single phase). Based on this crystal structure, an atomic oxygen content (i.e., β) was determined to be 2. The phase-pure nature of the X-ray diffraction pattern confirms complete conversion of the spinel-structured, mixed-metal oxide (i.e., Mn0.004Co0.96O3) into its rhombohedral-structured, lithiated derivative (i.e., Li1.04Mn0.04Co0.96O2). Lattice parameters of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide, using an equivalent hexagonal lattice cell (i.e., Z=3), were measured to be a, b=2.8112 Å and c=14.0711 Å (i.e., α, β=90°, γ=120°). Such values correspond to an ideal crystalline density of 5.069 g/cm3. -
FIGS. 7B & 7C present scanning electron micrographs of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide ofFIG. 7A , each at progressively higher magnification (i.e., 2000×, and 5000× magnification, respectively). The micrographs show particles that retain a dense morphology of the mixed-metal oxide (i.e., octahedral crystallites of Mn0.04Co0.96O3). The particles are octahedral-shaped with virtually no voids or pores. No secondary particles are present. Moreover, the particles display a consistent, uniform morphology. A mean particle size, i.e., a D50 particle size, was measured to be 16.2 μm—lose to that of the mixed-metal oxide of Example 1. D10 and D90 particle sizes were determined to be, respectively, 8.6 μm and 46.0 μm. A tap density of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide was measured at 2.46 g/cm3. - Powders of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li1.04Mn0.04Co0.96O2 were pressed into pellets under 200 MPa of pressure. Such pressures are similar to those used in calendaring processes to form layers of cathode active materials (i.e., for battery cathodes). A pellet density of 3.62 g/cm3 was measured, strongly suggesting no particle fracture and good particulate strength. To confirm an integrity of the particles, scanning electron micrographs were taken after pellet pressing. These scanning electron micrographs are presented in
FIGS. 7D & 7E . A comparison ofFIGS. 7D & 7E with 7B & 7C indicates that the particles and their morphologies remain virtually unchanged despite processing under 200 MPa of pressure. No fractured particles are seen inFIGS. 7D & 7E . - Particle size analysis was also conducted after pellet pressing.
FIG. 7F presents particle size distributions for particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxides shown in the scanning electron micrographs ofFIGS. 7B-7E . A first set ofcurves 700 corresponds to an initial particle size distribution, i.e., before pressing. A second set ofcurves 702 corresponds to a post-processing particle size distribution, i.e., after pressings. A shape of the second set ofcurves 702 remains virtually unchanged relative to the first set of curves. No new peaks emerge. Moreover, the second set ofcurves 702 is shifted minimally (i.e., about 3 μm) relative to the first set ofcurves 700. Such measurements indicate that the particles retain their morphologies under high pressure (i.e., >100 MPa) and are strongly-resistant to fracture or crushing. - A lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li1.06Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 was prepared using the mixed-metal oxide of Example 3 using methods similar to Example 5. Chemical analysis by ICP-OES indicated an [Li]/[Mn,Co] quotient of 1.060. A stoichiometric ratio for Ni:Mn:Co was determined to be 0.337:0.330:0.335.
FIG. 8 presents a powder X-ray diffraction pattern of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide. The powder X-ray diffraction pattern reveals a layered, rhombohedral structure (i.e., space group R3 m) with no impurity phases (i.e., single phase). Based on this crystal structure, an atomic oxygen content (i.e., β) was determined to be 2. The phase-pure nature of the X-ray diffraction pattern confirms complete conversion of the mixed-metal oxide Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3Oβ into its rhombohedral-structured, lithiated derivative Li1.06Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2.FIG. 1B presents a scanning electron micrograph of particles of the lithiated mixed-metal oxide Li1.06Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2. (FIG. 1B is also discussed above.) The particles include dense, void- and pore-free primary particles with virtually no secondary particles. Many particles exhibit shapes derived from crystallites of the mixed-metal oxide. As such, octahedral faces and edges are visible in the micrograph ofFIG. 1B . - The mixed-metal oxide Co0.96Mg0.04)3O4 and a lithiated mixed-metal oxide LiCo0.96Mg0.04O2 were prepared and analyzed according to procedures analogous to those of, respectively, Example 1 and Example 5.
FIGS. 9A & 9B present scanning electron micrographs of the mixed-metal oxide and the lithiated mixed-metal oxide, respectively, at 2000× magnification and 500× magnification. Octahedral crystallites are abundantly present inFIG. 9A , indicating a dense morphology for the mixed-metal oxide. No secondary particles are present. As evidenced byFIG. 9B , this dense morphology is carried over to the lithiated mixed-metal oxide, which consists essentially of void- and pore-free primary particles. - The mixed-metal oxide Mn0.02Co0.96Mg0.02)3O4 and the lithiated mixed-metal oxide LiMn0.02Co0.096Mg0.02O2, were prepared and analyzed according to procedures analogous to those of, respectively, Example 1 and Example 5.
FIGS. 10A & 10B present scanning electron micrographs of the mixed-metal oxide and the lithiated mixed-metal oxide, respectively, at 5000× magnification and 500× magnification. Octahedral crystallites are abundantly present inFIG. 10A , indicating a dense morphology for the mixed-metal oxide. No secondary particles are present. As evidenced byFIG. 10B , such dense morphology is carried over to the lithiated mixed-metal oxide, which consists essentially of void- and pore-free primary particles. - It will be understood that the lithiated mixed-metal oxides presented herein are suitable for use in lithium batteries. For example, and without limitation, the lithiated mixed-metal oxide of Example 5 (i.e., Li1.04Mn0.04Co0.96O2) was further processed into an electrode laminate for a lithium-ion coin cell (i.e., processed as a cathode active material for a lithium battery). The electrode laminate was made by preparing a 90:5:5 weight percent slurry of, respectively, active material (i.e., the lithiated mixed-metal oxide), carbon, and solvent comprising polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) binder in n-methyl-pyrrolidinone (NMP). This slurry was cast onto an aluminum current collector sheet using a doctor blade, thereby producing a wet electrode laminate. The wet electrode laminate was dried in air for 4 hours at 75° C. in air, followed by drying under vacuum at 75° C. for 16 hours. The dried electrode laminate was then calendared and circular electrodes punched out (i.e., 9/16-inch diameter). The circular electrodes were incorporated into size 2032 coin cells (Hohsen, Japan). The coin cells included lithium as a counter electrode (i.e., as an anode); an electrolyte mixture comprising 1.2M LiPF6 salt and a 3:7, by weight, solvent of ethylene carbonate (EC) and ethylmethyl carbonate (EMC), respectively; and a separator formed of Celgard 2325 tri-layer propylene.
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Maccor Series 2000 tester and cycled in galvanostatic mode at room temperature within four voltage windows: [1] 4.4V to 2.75V, [2] 4.5V to 2.75V, [3] 4.6V to 2.75V, and [4] 4.7V to 2.75V. A series of electrochemical, formation, rate, and cycling tests were conducted for each voltage window. For cell formation, a constant current of 0.1C was applied to each coin cell during a charge process. Then, a constant voltage was applied until a charging current was equal to or less than 0.05C. The coin cells were subsequently discharged at a constant current of 0.2C until depleted. In this manner, the coin cells were cycled three times through charge and discharge processes. For rate testing, a constant charging rate of 0.7C was used, followed by a constant voltage until the charging current was equal to or less than 0.05C. Five different discharge rates, i.e., 0.1C, 0.2C, 0.5C, 1C, and 2C, were applied until the coin cells were completely discharged. A total of three cycles were completed for each discharge rate. For cycle life testing, a total of 50 cycles of charging and discharging were conducted using a constant discharge rate of 0.5C. Conditions for charging were the same as that for rate testing. -
FIG. 11 presents a plot of data representing a charge and discharge profile during a first cycle between 2.75 and 4.4 V, according to some illustrative embodiments. Curves representing charging 1100 and discharging 1102 are labeled accordingly.FIG. 12 presents a plot of data representing a capacity performance at 4.4 V, 4.45 V, 4.5 V, 4.55V, and 4.6 V of the coin cell ofFIG. 11 . Curves representing charging 1200 and discharging 1202 are labeled accordingly. - The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the specific details are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not targeted to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings.
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NiaMnbCocM1 dOe (Ia)
M2Og (IIa)
M3 iM4 1−iOj (IIIa)
Co1−lM5 lAlmOn (IVa)
Co1−pMnpM6 qOr (Va)
(ν)[M7O2]·(1−ν)[Co1−σM8 σO2] (VIa)
NixM9 yM10 zOα (VIIa)
M11 γNi(1−γ)δM12 (1−γ)ϵM13 (1−γ)ζOη (VIIIa)
Li1+γNixMnyCozMeαOβ (Ib)
LihM2Og (IIb)
(i)[Li2M3O3]·(1−i)[LiM4O2] (IIIb)
(i)[Li2M3O3]·(1−i)[Li1−kM4O2] (IIIc)
LioCo1−lM5 lAlmOn (IVb)
LisCo1−pMnpOr (Vb)
(p)[Li2MnO3]·(1−p)[LiCoO2] (Vc)
(t)[Li2MnO3]·(1−t)[Li(1−u)Co(1−u)MnuO2] (Ve)
LisCo1−p−qMnpM6 qOr (Vg)
LisCo1−p−qMnpAlqOr (Vh)
(ν)[Li2M7O3]·(1−ν)[LiαCo1−σM8 σO2] (VIb)
LiβNixM9 yM10 zO2 (VIIb)
LiβNixMnyMgzO2 (VIIc)
γLi2M11O3·(1−γ)LiθNiδM12 ϵM13 ζO2 (VIIIb)
(ν)[M7O2]·(1−ν)[Co1−σM8 σO2] Formula (VIa)
(ν)[Li2M7O3]·(1−ν)[LiαCo1−σM8 σO2] Formula (VIb)
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