Enhanced cyclic stability of LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) by AlF3 coating via atomic layer deposition

LiNi 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 O 2 (NCM811) is a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high energy density and low cost. However, NCM811 suffers from poor cycling stability and storage sensitivity to air and moisture. This study introduces an AlF 3 protective layer onto the surface...

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Published in:Ionics 2022-10, Vol.28 (10), p.4547-4554
Main Authors: Yang, Chengsheng, Li, Yuyu, Zhang, Xuanxuan, Xiao, Jingjing, Xiong, Hongbo, Li, Weizhe, Guo, Pingmei, Yang, Zehui, Xie, Ming
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum fluorides
Atomic layer epitaxy
Cathodes
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Cycles
Electrochemical analysis
Electrochemistry
Electrode materials
Electrolytes
Energy Storage
Interface stability
Lithium-ion batteries
Moisture effects
Optical and Electronic Materials
Original Paper
Rechargeable batteries
Renewable and Green Energy
Surface stability
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Summary:LiNi 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 O 2 (NCM811) is a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries due to its high energy density and low cost. However, NCM811 suffers from poor cycling stability and storage sensitivity to air and moisture. This study introduces an AlF 3 protective layer onto the surface of NCM811 (NCM811-AlF 3 ) by atomic layer deposition (ALD). After the AlF 3 layer protection, the initial capacity of the quasi-solid-state pouch cell with the NCM811 cathode was significantly increased from 148 to 180 mAh g −1 . In addition, NCM811-AlF 3 maintained a capacity of 167 mAh g −1 , which exceeded that of pristine NCM811 (126 mAh g −1 ) after 500 cycles. This excellent electrochemical performance is attributed to the conformal AlF 3 protective layer that prevents the NCM811 from coming into direct contact with the electrolyte. In addition, the AlF 3 protective layer can prevent the Li/Ni mixture and Li loss during cycling by limiting the lattice expansion. Moreover, it can suppress the generation of residual alkali on the NCM811 surface during storage, improving the interfacial stability between NCM811 and the electrolytes. These results indicate that AlF 3 protective layer by ALD can be an effective method for improving the performance of high-energy–density cathode materials.
ISSN:0947-7047
1862-0760
DOI:10.1007/s11581-022-04691-4