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Processing of water-based LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 pastes for manufacturing lithium ion battery cathodes

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In order to meet the demand for more ecological and economic fabrication of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries, water is considered as an alternative solvent for electrode paste preparation. In this study, we report on the feasibility of water-based processing of LiNi 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 -based pastes for manufacturing cathode electrodes. The influence of the total solid content, the amount of conductive agent and binder materials on paste rheology and the final electrode properties was investigated. Suitable paste formulations which enable favourable paste flow behaviour, appropriate electrode properties and good electrochemical performance have been found. Results show that a substitution of the conventional organic solvent-based manufacturing route for LiNi 1/3 Mn 1/3 Co 1/3 O 2 cathodes by water-based processing exhibits a promising way to realise Li-ion batteries with comparable electrochemical behaviour, while avoiding toxic processing aids and reducing overall manufacturing costs.

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  1. #Based on NMC weight.

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The authors wish to thank C Brösicke and D Nötzel for their support in pouch cell manufacturing and characterisation. The supply of binder materials by Dow Wolff Cellulosic and JSR Corporation is gratefully acknowledged. Financial support by the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres is gratefully acknowledged.

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ÇETINEL, F.A., BAUER, W. Processing of water-based LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 pastes for manufacturing lithium ion battery cathodes. Bull Mater Sci 37, 1685–1690 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-014-0733-7

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