SLAC and Stanford Develop Cost-Effective Method for Enhanced Lithium-Ion Battery Longevity
Researchers at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center have identified a method to improve the longevity of nickel-rich layered-oxide cathodes in lithium-ion batteries. This advancement allows for nearly 93% energy retention after 500 cycles, potentially revolutionizing energy storage without increasing production costs.
The SLAC-Stanford Battery Center, in collaboration with Stanford University and the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, has discovered an efficient method to enhance the durability of nickel-rich layered-oxide cathodes used in lithium-ion batteries. By optimizing the heating process during cathode production, the researchers achieved more uniform structures that resist cracking, achieving 93% energy retention after 500 cycles.
This technique avoids additional manufacturing processes and costs while maintaining performance metrics comparable to existing technologies. Future plans include scaling this method for industrial applications and extending it to various cathode chemistries, which could significantly impact battery production and longevity in energy storage systems.
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