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Performance variation of Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese lithium-ion battery by cathode surface coating materials

NCM 리튬 이온 배터리의 양극 표면 코팅물질에 따른 성능변화

  • JinUk Yoo (Department of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Sung Gyu Pyo (Department of Integrative Engineering, Chung-Ang University)
  • 유진욱 (중앙대학교 융합공학부) ;
  • 표성규 (중앙대학교 융합공학부)
  • Received : 2024.04.13
  • Accepted : 2024.04.20
  • Published : 2024.04.30
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Abstract

Nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) are increasingly prominent in the energy storage system due to their high energy density and cost-effectiveness. However, they face significant challenges, such as rapid capacity fading and structural instability during high-voltage operation cycles. Addressing these issues, numerous researchers have studied the enhancement of electrochemical performance through the coating of NCM cathode materials with substances like metal oxides, lithium composites, and polymers. Coating these cathode materials serves several critical functions: it acts as a protection barrier against electrolyte decomposition, mitigates the dissolution of transition metals, enhances the structural integrity of the electrode, and can even improve the ionic conductivity of the cathode. Ultimately, these improvements lead to better cycle stability, increased efficiency, and enhanced overall battery life, which are crucial for the advancement of NCM-based lithium-ion batteries in high-demand applications. So, this paper will review various cathode coating materials and examine the roles each plays in improving battery performance.

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이 논문은 2023년도 중앙대학교 연구장학기금 지원에 의한 것임.

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