• Carbon letters
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.39-44
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• 2016

The work presented in this report was a detailed comparative study of the electrochemical response exhibited by graphite anodes in Li-ion batteries having different physical features. A comprehensive morphological and physical characterization was carried out for these graphite samples via X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Later, the electrochemical performance was analyzed using galvanostatic charge/discharge testing and the galvanostatic intermittent titration technique for these graphite samples as negative electrode materials in battery operation. The results demonstrated that a material having a higher crystalline order exhibits enhanced electrochemical properties when evaluated in terms of rate-capability performance. All these materials were investigated at high C-rates ranging from 0.1C up to 10C. Such improved response was attributed to the crystalline morphology providing short layers, which facilitate rapid Li⁺ ions diffusivity and electron transport during the course of battery operation. The values obtained for the electrical conductivity of these graphite anodes support this possible explanation.

• 공업화학
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.343-351
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• 2022

리튬이온 전지(lithium-ion batteries, LIBs)는 높은 에너지 밀도, 느린 자가방전율, 고율 충전 능력 및 긴 배터리 수명 등의 좋은 성능으로 촉망받는 에너지 저장 장치로 꼽힌다. 그러나 고에너지 밀도의 전기자동차 및 대형 디바이스 산업에서 이러한 LIBs의 적용은 큰 안전 문제를 일으키고 있다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위하여 열적 안정성 및 내재적 안전성이 높은 재료를 개발하는 것이 LIBs의 안정성 및 전기화학적 성능을 향상시키는 궁극적인 해결방법이다. 본 총설에서는 상용 분리막의 안정성 문제 극복을 위한 분리막의 표면 개질 기술을 소개하였으며 이를 이용하여 개질된 리튬이온 전지용 분리막을 활용한 연구 동향을 요약, 정리하였다. 또한 이를 기반으로 표면 개질에 따른 분리막에 대한 향후 전망을 논의하였다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.106-111
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• 1999

[ $CaNi_5$ ] 수소저장합금의 전기화학적 충$\cdot$방전 특성에 미치는 MG(mechanical grinding) 영향이 Ar및 $H_2$ 가스분위기에서 조사되었다 MG공정중 $CaNi_5$ 합금은 표면 산화층의 파괴와 재생성 및 산화층 근방의 불균질화로 인하여 MG 15시간 이후부터 CaO와 Ni로 뚜렷한 상분리가 일어났다. $MG-CaNi_5$는 MG시간이 길어질수록 초기의 전기화학적 방전용량은 현저히 감소하였지만 충$\cdot$방전 싸이클의 증가에 따른 용량저하 속도는 $CaNi_5$합금에 비하여 낮았다. MG처리된 $CaNi_5$합금의 퇴화는 MG공정중의 상분리 및 불규칙화에 의한 수소의 가역반응 site의 감소 및 분극저항의 증가, KOH 전해질 내에서 합금 표면의 산화반응에 의한 부동태 피막형성에 기인하는 것으로 판단되었다.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.258-265
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• 2016

Fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) nanoparticles have been successfully synthesized using ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. The morphologies, crystal structures, chemical bonding states, and electrochemical properties of the nanoparticles are investigated. The FTO nanoparticles show uniform morphology and size distribution in the range of 6-10 nm. The FTO nanoparticles exhibit excellent electrochemical performance with high discharge specific capacity and good cycling stability ($620mAhg^{-1}$ capacity retention up to 50 cycles), as well as excellent high-rate performance ($250mAhg^{-1}$ at $700mAg^{-1}$) compared to that of commercial $SnO_2$. The improved electrochemical performance can be explained by two main effects. First, the excellent cycling stability with high discharge capacity is attributed to the nano-sized FTO particles, which are related to the increased electrochemical active area between the electrode and electrolyte. Second, the superb high-rate performance and the excellent cycling stability are ascribed to the increased electrical conductivity, which results from the introduction of fluorine doping in $SnO_2$. This noble electrode structure can provide powerful potential anode materials for high-performance lithiumion batteries.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.191-195
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• 2011

This study reports the root cause of the improved rate performance of $LiFePO_4$ after Cr doping. By measuring the chemical diffusion coefficient of lithium ($D_{Li}$) using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), the correlation between the electrochemical performance of $LiFePO_4$ and Li diffusion is acquired. The diffusion constants for $LiFePO_4$/C and $LiFe_{0.97}Cr_{0.03}PO_4$/C measured from CV are $2.48{\times}10^{-15}$ and $4.02{\times}10^{-15}cm^2s^{-1}$, respectively, indicating significant increases in diffusivity after the modification. The difference in diffusivity is also confirmed by EIS and the $D_{Li}$ values obtained as a function of the lithium content in the cathode. These results suggest that Cr doping facilitates Li ion diffusion during the charge-discharge cycles. The low diffusivity of the $LiFePO_4$/C leads to the considerable capacity decline at high discharge rates, while high diffusivity of the $LiFe_{0.97}Cr_{0.03}PO_4$/C maintains the initial capacity, even at high C-rates.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제31권11호
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• pp.3233-3237
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• 2010

A $Li[Ni_{0.3}Co_{0.4}Mn_{0.3}]O_2$ cathode was modified by coating with Li-La-Ti-O, and the effect of the coating thickness on their electrochemical properties was studied. The thickness of the coating on the surface of $Li[Ni_{0.3}Co_{0.4}Mn_{0.3}]O_2$ was increased by increasing the wt % of the coating material. The rate capability of the Li-La-Ti-O-coated electrode was superior to that of the pristine sample. 1- and 2-wt %-coated samples showed considerable improvement in capacity retention at high C rates. However, the rate capability of a 5-wt %-coated sample decreased. All the coated samples showed a high discharge capacity and slightly improved cyclic performance under a high cut-off voltage (4.8 V) condition. Results of a storage test confirmed that the Li-La-Ti-O coating layer was effective in suppressing the dissolution of the transition metals as it offered protection from the attack of the acidic electrolyte. In particular, the 2- and 5-wt %-coated samples showed a better protection effect than the 1-wt %-coated sample.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.2584-2588
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• 2009

The effect of $LaF_3$ coating on the structural and electrochemical properties of $Li[Ni_{0.3}Co_{0.4}Mn_{0.3}]O_{2}$ cathodes was investigated using XRD, SEM, TEM, and a cycler. The coating layer consisted of nano-sized particles attached nonuniformly to the surface of pristine powder. Despite the surface coating treatment, phase difference by $LaF_3$ coating was not detected. The discharge capacities of coated electrodes were a little lower than that of pristine sample at a 1 C rate. However, as the C rate increases, the capacity retention of the coated sample becomes obviously superior to that of the pristine sample. The cyclic performances of the electrodes in the voltage range of 4.8 $\sim$ 3.0 V were also improved by the surface coating. Such enhancement is attributed to the presence of the $LaF_3$ coating layer, which effectively suppressd the reaction between electrodes and electrolytes on the surface of the $Li[Ni_{0.3}Co_{0.4}Mn_{0.3}]O_{2}$ electrode.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제32권11호
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• pp.474-480
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• 2022

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are powerful energy storage devices with several advantages, including high energy density, large voltage window, high cycling stability, and eco-friendliness. However, demand for ultrafast charge/discharge performance is increasing, and many improvements are needed in the electrode which contains the carbon-based active material. Among LIB electrode components, the conductive additive plays an important role, connecting the active materials and enhancing charge transfer within the electrode. This impacts electrical and ionic conductivity, electrical resistance, and the density of the electrode. Therefore, to increase ultrafast cycling performance by enhancing the electrical conductivity and density of the electrode, we complexed Ketjen black and graphene and applied conductive agents. This electrode, with the composite conductive additives, exhibited high electrical conductivity (12.11 S/cm), excellent high-rate performance (28.6 mAh/g at current density of 3,000 mA/g), and great long-term cycling stability at high current density (88.7 % after 500 cycles at current density of 3,000 mA/g). This excellent high-rate performance with cycling stability is attributed to the increased electrical conductivity, due to the increased amount of graphene, which has high intrinsic electrical conductivity, and the high density of the electrode.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2006

리튬이온전지용 음극 활물질로 스피넬 구조의 리튬 티탄산화물$(Li_4Ti_5O_{12})$이 졸겔법과 HEBM법으로 제조되었다. 제조된 $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$의 입자크기 및 결정구조를 확인하기 위하여 X-선 회절분석(XRD), 주사전자현미경(SEM) 및 평균입자분석(PSA)을 수행한 결과 100nm의 균일한 크기의 입자를 확인하였다. 작업전극으로 $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$를 사용하고 기준전극과 상대전극으로 lithium 호일을 사용하여 전기화학적인 삼상전극 셀을 구성하여 전기화학적인 특성 평가를 한 결과 $1.0\sim2.5V$의 전압 범위에서 고율 충 방전 성능과 0.2C에서 173mAh/g의 용량 특성을 나타내었다. $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}$은 리튬의 삽입과 탈리가 일어나는 동안 구조적인 안정성을 보여주고 있다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2014

리튬이차전지의 고에너지 밀도화를 위해 전지 구성요소들의 무게 및 부피를 저감하려는 요구가 증가하고 있다. 분리막은 리튬이온의 이동통로를 제공할 뿐만 아니라 양극과 음극의 직접적인 접촉을 방지하는 핵심 부품이다. 본 연구에서는 연신 비율을 달리하여 습식방법을 통해 두께가 16, 12, $9{\mu}m$ 인 폴리에틸렌 분리막을 준비하였고, 각각의 기계적 강도 및 열적특성을 평가하였다. 또한 양극($LiCoO_2$), 음극(Graphite)을 사용한 Coin type full-cell을 제작하여 율속 특성 및 500cycle까지 사이클 수명특성을 평가하였다. 수명특성 평가를 통해 사용된 모든 두께의 분리막에서 500cycle 까지 큰 차이 없이 80% 정도의 용량유지 결과를 확인하였다. 율속 특성에서는 가장 얇은 $9{\mu}m$ 분리막이 가장 우수한 성능을 나타내었다. 흥미롭게도 $9{\mu}m$의 분리막이 $16{\mu}m$ 경우보다 열 수축률 평가에서 우수한 특성을 나타내었다.