Correlating advanced microscopies reveals atomic-scale mechanisms limiting lithium-ion battery lifetime
Author(s)
Gault, Baptiste
Poplawsky, Jonathan D
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The longevity of a lithium-ion battery is limited by cathode degradation. Combining atom probe tomography and scanning transmission electron microscopy reveals that the degradation results from atomic-scale irreversible structural changes once lithium leaves the cathode during charging, thereby inhibiting lithium intercalation back into the cathode as the battery discharges. This information unveils possible routes for improving the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries.
Date Issued
2021-06-18
Date Acceptance
2021-05-26
Citation
Nature Communications, 2021, 12 (1), pp.1-3
ISSN
2041-1723
Publisher
Nature Portfolio
Start Page
1
End Page
3
Journal / Book Title
Nature Communications
Volume
12
Issue
1
Copyright Statement
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Subjects
CHALLENGES
CHEMISTRY
ENERGY
HIGH-CAPACITY
Multidisciplinary Sciences
OXIDES
Science & Technology
Science & Technology - Other Topics
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 3740
Date Publish Online
2021-06-18