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Shape Modification and Size Classification of Microcrystalline Graphite Powder as Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Natural microcrystalline graphite (MCG) composed of many crystallites is a promising new anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) and has received considerable attention from researchers. MCG with narrow particle size distribution and high sphericity exhibits excellent electrochemical performance. A nonaddition process to prepare natural MCG as a high-performance LiB anode material is described. First, raw MCG was broken into smaller particles using a pulverization system. Then, the particles were modified into near-spherical shape using a particle shape modification system. Finally, the particle size distribution was narrowed using a centrifugal rotor classification system. The products with uniform hemispherical shape and narrow size distribution had mean particle size of approximately 9 μm, 10 μm, 15 μm, and 20 μm. Additionally, the innovative pilot experimental process increased the product yield of the raw material. Finally, the electrochemical performance of the prepared MCG was tested, revealing high reversible capacity and good cyclability.

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This study is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Project No. 20131351013). We would like to thank Editage (www.editage.com) for English language editing.

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  1. Powder Technology R&D Group, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China

    Cong Wang, Guosheng Gai & Yufen Yang

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Wang, C., Gai, G. & Yang, Y. Shape Modification and Size Classification of Microcrystalline Graphite Powder as Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries. JOM 70, 1392–1397 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-018-2784-5

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