New research into cation disorder in lithium-rich cathodes reveals a method to enhance ion transport and stability, offering a technical pathway to boost battery energy density for future electric vehicles and electronics.
Research on cation disorder in lithium-rich cathodes could improve battery performance, potentially supporting future lithium demand.
Researchers in South Korea have identified a disordered atomic structure that improves lithium transport in high-capacity cathodes. This breakthrough addresses long-standing performance degradation issues, potentially paving the way for next-generation batteries with significantly higher energy densities.
Lithium-rich cathodes are capable of storing more energy than current standard materials, which is essential for developing batteries with higher energy densities for long-range electric vehicles.
The research addresses the issue of performance degradation, where lithium-rich materials typically lose capacity and stability over repeated charge-discharge cycles.