Understanding the Degradation Mechanisms of LiNi 0.5 Co 0.2 Mn 0.3 O 2 Cathode Material in Lithium Ion Batteries

LiNi x Co y Mn z O 2 (NCM, 0 ≤ x , y , z < 1) has become one of the most important cathode materials for next‐generation lithium (Li) ion batteries due to its high capacity and cost effectiveness compared with LiCoO 2 . However, the high‐voltage operation of NCM (>4.3 V) required for high capacity is inevitably accompanied by a more rapid capacity fade over numerous cycles. Here, the degradation mechanisms of LiNi 0.5 Co 0.2 Mn 0.3 O 2 are investigated during cycling under various cutoff voltage conditions. The surface lattice structures of LiNi 0.5 Co 0.2 Mn 0.3 O 2 are observed to suffer from an irreversible transformation; the type of transformation depends on the cutoff voltage conditions. The…

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  Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning

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