Rapid electrothermal rejuvenation of spent lithium cobalt oxide cathode
Yi Cheng, Jinhang Chen, Weiyin Chen, Qiming Liu, Obinna E. Onah, Zicheng Wang, Gang Wu, Tianyou Xie, Lucas Eddy, Boris I. Yakobson, Ju Li, Yufeng Zhao, James M. Tour
Abstract
A rapid electrothermal method heals spent cathodes. With heteroatom doping, the rejuvenated cathodes show improved performance at 4.6 V. This low-cost, eco-friendly method supports sustainable high-performance lithium-ion battery supply.
Topics & Concepts
RejuvenationCathodeCobaltCobalt oxideLithium (medication)Materials scienceMetallurgyOxideChemistryMedicineGerontologyEndocrinologyPhysical chemistryExtraction and Separation ProcessesRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesAdvancements in Battery Materials