Essential effect of the electrolyte on the mechanical and chemical degradation of LiNi<sub>0.8</sub>Co<sub>0.15</sub>Al<sub>0.05</sub>O<sub>2</sub> cathodes upon long-term cycling
Xiaoming Liu, Xiaowen Zhan, Zachary D. Hood, Wangda Li, Donovan N. Leonard, Arumugam Manthiram, Miaofang Chi
Abstract
Atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy reveals the initiation and progression mechanism of microcracks and voids in LiNi<sub>0.8</sub>Co<sub>0.15</sub>Al<sub>0.05</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NCA) cathodes upon extended charge/discharge cycles.
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CathodeScanning electron microscopeElectrolyteMaterials scienceDegradation (telecommunications)Analytical Chemistry (journal)Transmission electron microscopyChemistryElectrodePhysical chemistryNanotechnologyComposite materialElectronic engineeringChromatographyEngineeringAdvancements in Battery MaterialsSemiconductor materials and devicesAdvanced Battery Materials and Technologies