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@ARTICLE{Kauling:1025072,
author = {Kauling, Johanna and Fehlings, Nick and Börner, Markus and
Winter, Martin},
title = {{T}ailoring {B}inder {S}ystems for {L}i{N}i 0.6 {M}n 0.2
{C}o 0.2 {O} 2 -{B}ased {P}ositive {E}lectrode by
{I}nvestigating {V}arious {P}olyvinylidene {D}ifluorides for
{D}ifferent {A}ctive {M}aterial {M}orphologies},
journal = {Meeting abstracts},
volume = {MA2023-01},
number = {2},
issn = {1091-8213},
address = {Pennington, NJ},
publisher = {Soc.},
reportid = {FZJ-2024-02660},
pages = {481 - 481},
year = {2023},
note = {Hierbei handelt es sich lediglich um einen Abstract.},
abstract = {Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVdF) is the state-of-the-art
binding agent for positive electrodes (cathodes) consisting
of Ni-rich materials such as LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 (NMC622)
and a conductive additive, which are processed with the
organic solvent N-methyl-pyrrolidone. Processing and
composition of the positive electrode strongly influence the
specific energy and electrochemical performance of the
corresponding lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Various binder
systems were studied for state-of-the-art positive
electrodes, however, a deeper understanding of the impact on
the electrode properties is yet to be acquired.1,2 Besides
the electronical and mechanical properties of the positive
electrode, the binding agent additionally affects the
charge/discharge cycling stability and rate capability of
the battery cell. An important factor is the ratio of binder
content to surface area of the solid components.3 For
instance, using a low binder coverage (ratio of binding
agent to solid components) can lead to weak adhesion between
composite electrode and current collector, resulting in a
decrease in cycling stability. This is due to mechanical
degradation upon prolonged charge/discharge cycling, as
altering volume extension and reduction leads to mechanical
stress and therefore in particle cracking and contact loss.
On the contrary, extensive binder coverage leads to high
internal resistance, due to hindered lithium mobility and
potentially reduced electronical conductivity of the
composite electrode.The properties of binding agents vary
depending on chain length and the degree of polymerization,
hence affecting intermolecular stability, swelling rate, and
adhesion to the current collector. While the morphologies of
active materials are predetermined (primary/secondary
particles) and the variation of the conductive additive can
influence the pore structure and conductivity of the
electrode, the binding agent is essential for the
distribution of the conductive additive and the adhesion to
the current collector. Binding agents make up a comparably
small part in the electrode composition, however, it is the
electrode component that can essentially enhance the
lifetime of a battery.Thus, it is crucial to understand the
influence of the binder characteristics on the electronical,
mechanical, and electrochemical properties of the cathode.
To understand how binder coverage can enhance or impair
these properties, primary particles (high surface area) and
secondary particles (comparably low surface area) of NMC622
were processed with various polyvinylidene difluoride
binding agents differing in molecular weight. Experiments
regarding the physical electrode properties such as adhesion
and electronic through-plane conductivity, as well as the
electrochemical properties concerning rate capability and
long-term charge/discharge cycling were compared and
evaluated for the two active material variants.
Additionally, aging studies with one of the binding agents
were carried out to investigate the influence of the active
material surface on the aging products found in the
electrolyte and by that gaining a deeper understanding for
the aging mechanisms in different NMC622 cell set ups. The
combination of the mentioned experimental techniques enables
the determination of a tailored binder system for a specific
active material morphology and the associated electrode
composition for the intended LIB application.[1] Gordon, R.;
Kassar, M.; Willenbacher, N., ACS omega2020, 5 (20),
11455–11465.[2] Chen, H.; Ling, M.; Hencz, L.; Ling, H.
Y.; Li, G.; Lin, Z.; Liu, G.; Zhang, S., Chemical
reviews2018, 118 (18), 8936–8982.[3] Weichert, A.; Göken,
V.; Fromm, O.; Beuse, T.; Winter, M.; Börner, M., Journal
of Power Sources2022, 551, 232179.},
cin = {IEK-12},
ddc = {540},
cid = {I:(DE-Juel1)IEK-12-20141217},
pnm = {1221 - Fundamentals and Materials (POF4-122)},
pid = {G:(DE-HGF)POF4-1221},
typ = {PUB:(DE-HGF)16},
doi = {10.1149/MA2023-012481mtgabs},
url = {https://juser.fz-juelich.de/record/1025072},
}