Technology progress of cathode materials for lithium ion batteries

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4239.2015.06.001

Abstract

Abstract: The technology progress of cathode materials for lithium batteries, such as LiCoO₂, LiNi_xCo_yMn_zO₂, LiMn₂O₄ and LiFePO₄, is reviewed. The advantages and disadvantages, market status of different cathode materials are introduced. The common problems including poor product quality and shortage of R&D inputs in the current cathode materials industry are analyzed. Increasing R&D investment, enchancing industry-academic collaboration and application of advanced equipment are suggested as solution proposal. The future prospect of the cathode materials industry is predicted according to our knowledge.

Key words: lithium ion battery, cathode material, technology progress

CLC Number:

TM911

HUANG Zhenlei, WU Bin, WANG Yongqing, HAN Kunming, CHENG Fuquan, ZHANG Weidong, CHEN Jitao, ZHOU Henghui, GAO Yuan. Technology progress of cathode materials for lithium ion batteries[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2015, 4(6): 537-545.

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