Ultra-Thick Electrodes Utilizing Short Diffusion Path Via Novel Micro-Casting Process for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Thursday, 13 October 2022: 11:00
Room 224 (The Hilton Atlanta)
T. P. Plateau, H. Pham, Y. Zhu, and J. Park (Missouri University of Science and Technology)
For achieving high energy density, one effective way is to increase the active materials which makes thick electrodes for Lithium-ion Batteries (LIBs). However, thickening electrode limits the charge transport and generates significant mechanical stress that results in poor performance and eventually failure. In this work, a novel micro-casting (µ-casting) process has been introduced to fabricate ultra-thick and 3D structured electrodes which can address the issues with low charge transport by establishing short diffusion path (SDP). SDP reduces the intercalation-induced stress, improves energy density and long-term stability. The µ-casting allows ultra-thick (~280 µm) cathode (NMC 811, LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2) and anode (MCMB, MesoCarbon MicroBeads) to achieve 40% higher specific capacity and 30% higher areal capacity after 200 cycles, high C-rate performance and longer cycle life with a intensive high mass loading of 35.7 mg/cm2.