1. Regulating electrostatic phenomena by cationic polymer binder for scalable high-areal-capacity Li battery electrodes.
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Kim, Jung-Hui, Lee, Kyung Min, Kim, Ji Won, Kweon, Seong Hyeon, Moon, Hyun-Seok, Yim, Taeeun, Kwak, Sang Kyu, and Lee, Sang-Young
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POLYMER networks ,CATIONIC polymers ,ELECTRODES ,LINEAR polymers ,CHARGE transfer ,CATHODES ,ANODES - Abstract
Despite the enormous interest in high-areal-capacity Li battery electrodes, their structural instability and nonuniform charge transfer have plagued practical application. Herein, we present a cationic semi-interpenetrating polymer network (c-IPN) binder strategy, with a focus on the regulation of electrostatic phenomena in electrodes. Compared to conventional neutral linear binders, the c-IPN suppresses solvent-drying-induced crack evolution of electrodes and improves the dispersion state of electrode components owing to its surface charge-driven electrostatic repulsion and mechanical toughness. The c-IPN immobilizes anions of liquid electrolytes inside the electrodes via electrostatic attraction, thereby facilitating Li
+ conduction and forming stable cathode–electrolyte interphases. Consequently, the c-IPN enables high-areal-capacity (up to 20 mAh cm–2 ) cathodes with decent cyclability (capacity retention after 100 cycles = 82%) using commercial slurry-cast electrode fabrication, while fully utilizing the theoretical specific capacity of LiNi0.8 Co0.1 Mn0.1 O2 . Further, coupling of the c-IPN cathodes with Li-metal anodes yields double-stacked pouch-type cells with high energy content at 25 °C (376 Wh kgcell −1 /1043 Wh Lcell –1 , estimated including packaging substances), demonstrating practical viability of the c-IPN binder for scalable high-areal-capacity electrodes. Binders employed in battery electrodes are conventionally neutral linear polymers. Here, authors present a cationic semi-interpenetrating polymer network binder to regulate electrostatic phenomena, improving the properties and performance of high-capacity positive electrodes for Li metal batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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