• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 1998년도 하계학술대회 논문집 D
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• pp.1511-1513
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• 1998

The purpose of this study is to research and develop PEO/PVDF electrolytes and $LiMn_2O_4$ composite cathode for all-solid state lithium rechargeable battery. We investigated AC impedance response and charge/discharge cycling of $LiMn_2O_4$/SPE/Li cells. The cell resistance was decreased so much initial charge process from 0% SOC to 100% SOC. The radius of semicircle of $LiMn_2O_4$/SPE/Li cell was so much from initial state to 20th cycling. The discharge capacity of the $LiMn_2O_4$ composite cathode was 144mAh/g based on $LiMn_2O_4$.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2000년도 추계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.347-350
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• 2000

The purpose of this study is to research and develop solid polymer electrolyte(SPE) for Li polymer battery. The temperature dependence of conductivity, impedance spectroscopy and electrochemical properties of PMMA/PVDF electrolytes as a function of a mixed ratio were reported for PMMA/PVDF based polymer electrolyte films, which were prepared by thermal gellification method of preweighed PMMA/PVDF, plasticizer and Li salt. The ion conductivity of PMMA/PVDF electrolytes was 10$\^$-3/S/cm, which may be applicable to a constituent of lithium secondary battery. 5PMMA20PVDFLiC1O$_4$PC$\sub$8/EC$\sub$8/ electrolyte remains stable up to 5V vs. Li/Li$\^$+/. Steady state current method and AC impedance were used for the determination of transference numbers in PMMA/PVDF electrolyte film. The transference number of 5PMMA20PVDFLiC1O$_4$PC$\sub$8/EC$\sub$8/ electrolyte is 0.55.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.574-582
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• 2022

A lithium-ion battery exhibits high energy density but has many limitations due to safety issues. Currently, as a solution for this, research on solid state batteries is attracting attention and is actively being conducted. Among the solid electrolytes, sulfide-based solid electrolytes are receiving much attention with high ion conductivity, but there is a limit to commercialization due to the relatively high price of lithium sulfide, which is a precursor material. This study focused on the possibility of relatively inexpensive and light lithium hydride and conducted an experiment on it. In order to analyze the characteristics of LiAlH₄, ion conductivity and thermal stability were measured, and a composites mixed with PVDF, a representative polymer electrolyte, was synthesized to confirm a change in characteristics. And metallurgical changes in the material were performed through XRD, SEM, and BET analysis, and ion conductivity and thermal stability were measured by EIS and LFA methods. As a result, Li₃AlH₆ having ion conductivity higher than LiAlH₄ is formed by the synthesis of composite materials, and thus ion conductivity is slightly improved, but thermal stability is rapidly degraded due to structural irregularity.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제31권11호
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• pp.614-618
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• 2021

As the size of market for electric vehicles and energy storage systems grows, the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is increasing. Currently, commercial LIBs are fabricated with liquid electrolytes, which have some safety issues such as low chemical stability, which can cause ignition of fire. As a substitute for liquid electrolytes, solid electrolytes are now being extensively studied. However, solid electrolytes have disadvantages of low ionic conductivity and high resistance at interface between electrode and electrolyte. In this study, Li₇La₃Zr₂O₁₂ (LLZO), one of the best ion conducting materials among oxide based solid electrolytes, is fabricated through RF-sputtering and various electrochemical properties are analyzed. Moreover, the electrochemical properties of LLZO are found to significantly improve with co-sputtered Li₂O. An all-solid thin film battery is fabricated by introducing a thin film solid electrolyte and an Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ (LTO) cathode; resulting electrochemical properties are also analyzed. The LLZO/Li₂O (60W) sample shows a very good performance in ionic conductivity of 7.3×10^-8 S/cm, with improvement in c-rate and stable cycle performance.

• 전자통신동향분석
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.90-99
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• 2023

Recently, with the trend of information technology convergence and electrification, batteries are being widely used in fields such as industry, transportation, and specific applications. By 2030, the secondary battery market is expected to grow explosively by more than eight times compared with 2020 to $351.7 billion owing to the expanding adoption of electric vehicles. Depending on the electrochemical reactions in the electrode, a primary battery can only discharge through an irreversible reaction, while a secondary battery can be repeatedly charged and discharged using reversible reactions. According to the type of charge carrier ions, secondary batteries may be classified into those made of lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and aluminum ions. We analyze the current status and technological issues of lithium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, and solid-state batteries, which are representative examples of lithium secondary batteries. In addition, research trends in lithium secondary batteries are discussed.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.259-264
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• 2023

As the demand for lithium-ion batteries, a key power source in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, continues to increase for achieving global carbon neutrality, there is a growing concern about the environmental impact of disposing of spent batteries. Extensive research is underway to develop efficient recycling methods. While hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy methods are commonly used to recover valuable metals from spent cathode materials, they have drawbacks including hazardous waste and complex processes. Hence, alternative recycling methods that are environmentally friendly are being explored. However, recycling spent cathode materials still remains complex and energy-intensive. This study focuses on a novel approach called solid-state synthesis, which aims at regenerating the performance of spent cathode materials. The method offers a simpler process and reduces energy consumption. Optimal heat treatment conditions were identified based on experimental results, contributing to the development of sustainable recycling technologies for lithium-ion batteries.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.85-95
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• 2023

In recent years, solid-state Li metal batteries (SSLBs) have attracted significant attention as the next-generation batteries with high energy and power densities. However, uncontrolled dendrite growth and the resulting pulverization of Li during repeated plating/stripping processes must be addressed for practical applications. Herein, we report a plastic-crystal-based polymer/ceramic composite solid electrolyte (PCCE) to resolve these issues. To fabricate the one-side ceramic-incorporated PCCE (CI-PCCE) film, a mixed precursor solution comprising plastic-crystal-based polymer (succinonitrile, SN) with garnet-structured ceramic (Li₇La₃Zr₂O₁₂, LLZO) particles was infused into a thin cellulose membrane, which was used as a mechanical framework, and subsequently solidified by using UV-irradiation. The CI-PCCE exhibited good flexibility and a high room-temperature ionic conductivity of over 10^-3 S cm^-1. The Li symmetric cell assembled with CI-PCCE provided enhanced durability against Li dendrite penetration through the solid electrolyte (SE) layer than those with LLZO-free PCCEs and exhibited long-term cycling stability (over 200 h) for Li plating/stripping. The enhanced Li⁺ transference number and lower interfacial resistance of CI-PCCE indicate that the ceramic-polymer composite layer in contact with the Li anode enabled the uniform distribution of Li⁺ flux at the interface between the Li metal and CI-PCCE, thereby promoting uniform Li plating/stripping. Consequently, the Li//LiFePO₄ (LFP) full cell constructed with CI-PCCE demonstrated superior rate capability (~120 mAh g^-1 at 2 C) and stable cycle performance (80% after 100 cycles) than those with ceramic-free PCCE.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2011년도 제40회 동계학술대회 초록집
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• pp.409-409
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• 2011

All solid-state thin film lithium batteries have many applications in miniaturized devices because of lightweight, long-life, low self-discharge and high energy density. The research of cathode materials for thin film lithium batteries that provide high energy density at fast discharge rates is important to meet the demands for high-power applications. Among cathode materials, lithium manganese oxide materials as spinel-based compounds have been reported to possess specific advantages of high electrochemical potential, high abundant, low cost, and low toxicity. However, the lithium manganese oxide has problem of capacity fade which caused by dissolution of Mn ions during intercalation reaction and phase instability. For this problem, many studies on effect of various transition metals have been reported. In the preliminary study, the Sn-substituted LiMn2O4 thin films prepared by pulsed laser deposition have shown the improvement in discharge capacity and cycleability. In this study, the thin films of LiMn2O4 and LiSn0.0125Mn1.975O4 prepared by RF magnetron sputtering were studied with effect of deposition parameters on the phase, surface morphology and electrochemical property. And, all solid-state thin film batteries comprised of a lithium anode, lithium phosphorus oxy-nitride (LiPON) solid electrolyte and LiMn2O4-based cathode were fabricated, and the electrochemical property was investigated.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.95-104
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• 2022

상용 리튬이온전지의 에너지밀도 한계와 안전성 이슈로 불연성 전고체전지 개발이 현안이 되고 있다. 특히, 전기자동차를 위한 차세대 이차전지에 황화물 고체전해질의 적용 가능성이 높아지면서, 고체전해질의 대량생산과 저가격화를 위한 노력 또한 활발해 진행되고 있다. 황화물 고체전해질에 관한 현재까지의 대부분의 연구에서는 조성 및 불순물 제어가 용이하고 균질화와 열처리 시간을 줄일 수 있는 고에너지 기계적 밀링법을 이용하여 열역학적으로 안정한 상 및 준-안정한 상에 대한 탐색을 수행해 왔다. 이를 통해 액체 전해질의 리튬이온전도도를 능가하는 다양한 황화물 고체전해질이 보고되어, 고에너지밀도 고안전성 전고체전지 구현에 대한 기대가 커지고 있다. 그러나, 고에너지 기계적 밀링법은 대량생산에 따른 동일 물성 획득이 쉽지 않고, 입도나 형상 제어가 용이하지 않으며, 분쇄-분급 과정에서 물성의 열화가 발생하는 단점이 알려져 있다. 이에 비해 대량생산과 저가격화에 유리한 습식 합성기술은 아직 다양한 고체전해질 제조에 응용되지는 못하고 있다. 습식 합성기술에서는 입자형, 용액형, 또는 혼합형으로 전구체를 합성하고 용매를 제거한 후 열처리하는 공정을 통해 제조하고 있으나, 전구체의 형성 메커니즘에 대한 명확한 규명도 아직 이루어지지 않고 있다. 본 총설에서는 용매 내 원료들의 반응 메커니즘을 중심으로 한 황화물 고체전해질의 습식 합성기술 동향을 살펴보고자 한다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.105-112
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• 2022

전고체전지의 상용화를 위해서는 상온에서 작동이 가능한 고체전해질 개발이 필수적이며 이온전도도가 높은 물질을 채택하여 전고체전지를 제조해야 한다. 따라서, 기존의 옥사이드 계열의 고체의 이온전도도를 높이기 위하여 이종원소가 도핑된 Li₇La₃Zr₂O₁₂ (LLZO)를 필러소재(Al, Nb-LLZO)로 사용하였으며, 상온에서 작동이 가능하도록 Poly(ethylene oxide)/Poly(propylene carbonate) (PEO/PPC) 기반의 가넷형 무기계 고체고분자 전해질을 제조하였다. 이원금속 원소를 도핑한 가넷형 무기계 필러와 PEO/PPC (1:1 비율로 섞인) 고분자를 1:2.4의 비율로 균일하게 교반하여 전해질을 합성해 상온과 60 ℃에서 전고체 전지의 전기학적 성능을 분석하였다. 제조한 복합 전해질은 이원금속의 도핑으로 인하여 이온전도도가 향상되었으며, PEO 단독으로 사용하는 전해질보다 PPC를 1:1로 첨가하였을 때 이온전도도 향상을 도와 60 ℃ 뿐만 아니라 상온에서 전고체 전지의 용량과 용량 유지율이 개선되었음을 확인하였다.