Timeline diagram of the research progress of Ni-rich and Co-low cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Nowadays, researchers believe that the intergranular cracks are formed by the phase transition of high nickel materials during charge/discharge process with a high cut-off voltage (≥4.3 V vs. Li + /Li).
View moreNickel-rich layered transition metal oxides are leading cathode candidates for lithium-ion batteries due to their increased capacity, low cost and enhanced environmental sustainability compared...
View moreHigh-voltage high-nickel lithium layered oxide cathodes show great application prospects to meet the ever-increasing demand for further improvement of the energy density of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) mainly due to their high output capacity. However, severe bulk structural degradation and undesired electrode-electrolyte interface reactions seriously
View moreCathode materials play a key role in the development and application of lithium-ion batteries, but the unfavorable factors such as structural phase transformation and low conductivity in the
View moreHigh-purity nickel sulfate is a crucial raw material for preparing Ni-Co-Mn (NCM) ternary lithium battery precursors. However, deeply removing minor silicon from the nickel sulfate solution to the battery-grade standard poses a significant obstacle in the purification step.
View moreWith the rapid increase in demand for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles, smart homes, electric-powered tools, intelligent transportation, and other
View moreWherein, high-nickel (high-Ni) oxide cathode materials (e.g., LiNi x Co y Mn z O 2 (NCM xyz), x + y + z = 1, x ≥ 0.8) with layered crystal structure have aroused great interest due to their
View moreFinally, according to the industrialization demand of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries and the challenges faced by high-nickel multi-element cathode materials, the performance
View moreHigh-nickel layered oxide cathodes are becoming appealing for lithium-ion batteries employed in portable electronics and electric vehicles because of their higher energy density, low or no cobalt content, and ability to be manufactured with existing infrastructure. However, high-nickel layered oxides are plagued by the formation of residual lithium species, such as LiOH and Li2CO3, on
View moreThe ever-increasing demand of advanced lithium-ion batteries is calling for high-performance cathode materials. Among promising next-generation cathode materials, high-nickel layered oxides with spherical polycrystalline secondary particles exhibit the outstanding advantage of high energy density.
View moreHigh-nickel (Ni > 70%) layered oxide cathode active materials (CAMs) are increasingly being adopted in high-energy lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their ability to reversibly extract more lithium at a reasonable cut-off voltage. 1, 2 However, the increased lithium extraction results in increased Ni oxidation to Ni 4+, elevating the surface reactivity of the CAM
View moreThe ever-increasing demand of advanced lithium-ion batteries is calling for high-performance cathode materials.Among promising next-generation cathode materials, high-nickel layered oxides with spherical polycrystalline secondary particles exhibit the outstanding advantage of high energy density.However, polycrystals, suffered from the pulverization of
View moreLithium-ion battery technology is widely used in portable electronic devices and new energy vehicles. The use of lithium ions as positive electrode materials in batteries was discovered during the process of repeated experiments on organic-inorganic materials in the 1960 s [1] fore 1973, the Li/(CF)n of primary batteries was developed and manufactured by
View moreCompared with other energy storage technologies, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been widely used in many area, such as electric vehicles (EV), because of their
View moreAmong the current battery technologies, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are essential for shaping future energy sites in stationary storage. However, their capacity, cyclic stability, and high cost are still challenging in research and development. To overcome these drawbacks, nickel-rich ternary cathode materials, with their outstanding capacity, have
View moreHigh-entropy materials (HEMs) constitute a revolutionary class of materials that have garnered significant attention in the field of materials science, exhibiting extraordinary properties in the
View moreWith the popularity of new energy vehicles, the demand for fast charging and rapid discharge is further increasing. Layered high-nickel ternary materials possess significant potential as cathode materials for electric vehicle batteries due to their high capacity, low cost, and environmental friendliness. In this paper, lithium metaborate, lithium hydroxide, and 90
View moreHigh-voltage Ni-rich cathode materials hold tremendous promise for next-generation lithium-ion batteries for EVs. One main driving force for the adoption of these cathode materials, also known as cobalt-less cathode materials, is the shortage of cobalt supply, which is expected to occur in early 2030.
View moreThis review presents the development stages of Ni-based cathode materials for second-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Due to their high volumetric and gravimetric
View moreLayered lithium transition metal (TM) oxides LiTMO2 (TM = Ni, Co, Mn, Al, etc.) are the most promising cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries because of their
View moreBecause of the advantages of high specific capacity, environmental friendliness and low cost, ternary cathode material have become a research hotspot of lithium-ion batteries. This paper mainly selects high nickel ternary material as
View moreThe end is Ni: Over the past two decades, nickel-rich materials have become highly promising candidates for high-energy cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. This Review brings a new perspective to Ni-rich materials
View moreHigh-Ni-content layered materials are promising cathodes for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. However, investigating the atomic configurations of the delithiation-induced complex phase
View moreCobalt-free, high-nickel cathode materials are essential for the sustainable evolution of energy storage technologies, reducing the dependence on resources with significant environmental and social implications and simultaneously improving the efficiency and cost effectiveness of batteries. This pap
View moreIn recent years, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have garnered global attention for their applications in electric vehicles (EVs) and other energy storage sectors [1].Meeting the demands of long-range EVs necessitates the development of LIBs with high energy densities and rapid charge/discharge capabilities [2].The progress of current LIB technology relies on
View moreNanosizing of active electrode material is a common strategy to increase the effective lithium-ion diffusion transport rate, but it also decreases the volumetric
View moreLithium-ion insertion and extraction compounds based on layered oxide frameworks are widely used as cathode materials in high-energy-density Li-ion batteries 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.Owing to the ionic
View moreElectrochemical energy storage devices powered by clean and renewable natural energy have experienced rapid development to mitigate fossil fuel shortage and CO2 emission. Among them, high-nickel ternary cathodes
View moreDue to their high specific capacity, high-nickel layered oxides have been at the forefront of the development of high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries. However, high-nickel cathodes invariably suffer from structural and thermal
View moreThis review presents the development stages of Ni-based cathode materials for second-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Due to their high volumetric and gravimetric capacity and high nominal
View moreCobalt-free, high-nickel cathode materials are essential for the sustainable evolution of energy storage technologies, reducing the dependence on resources with significant environmental and social implications and simultaneously improving the efficiency and cost effectiveness of batteries.
View moreAmong them, high-nickel ternary cathodes for lithium-ion batteries capture a growing market owing to their high energy density and reasonable price. However, the critical metal supply for high-nickel ternary
View moreThe end is Ni: Over the past two decades, nickel-rich materials have become highly promising candidates for high-energy cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. This Review brings a new perspective to Ni-rich materials as well as providing a comprehensive account of recent progress, limits, and new utilization possibilities for these materials.
The development of high-nickel layered oxide cathodes represents an opportunity to realize the full potential of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Manthiram and colleagues review the materials design strategies and discuss the challenges and solutions for low-cobalt, high-energy-density cathodes.
Some conclusions and prospects are proposed about the future nickel metal supply for lithium-ion batteries, which is expected to provide guidance for nickel metal supply in the future, particularly in the application of high nickel cathodes in lithium-ion batteries.
This review presents the development stages of Ni-based cathode materials for second-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Due to their high volumetric and gravimetric capacity and high nominal voltage, nickel-based cathodes have many applications, from portable devices to electric vehicles.
Nature Sustainability 7, 1204–1214 (2024) Cite this article Nickel-rich layered transition metal oxides are leading cathode candidates for lithium-ion batteries due to their increased capacity, low cost and enhanced environmental sustainability compared to cobalt formulations.
Among them, high-nickel ternary cathodes for lithium-ion batteries capture a growing market owing to their high energy density and reasonable price. However, the critical metal supply for high-nickel ternary cathode materials will be a thorny issue in the future with the dramatic development of power lithium-ion batteries.
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