Fundamental Study on Synthesis Method with Zero Waste for LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 Cathode Materials in Li ion Batteries used for Electric Vehicles

An innovative, zero-waste synthesis process has been proposed by the partner organization and the research team for the production of high capacity cathodes for lithium-ion batteries, such as LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2. However, many fundamental issues need to be answered related to the process and its impact on the structural and electrochemical properties of the synthesized material. The scope of the project includes (1) studying the detailed reaction mechanism of the process; (2) investigating the microstructure and surface properties of the synthesized materials under various conditions using X-ray absorption near edge structural analysis, SEM, TEM, BET, etc, and (3) evaluating the electrochemical performance of the synthesized materials in lithium-ion cells to establish the relationship between the material synthesis process conditions and their performance. This work will help the partner company to gain knowledge in the fundamentals of the process and material properties and therefore help them in their scale up and commercialization process.

Faculty Supervisor:

Tsun-Kong Sham

Student:

Partner:

Springpower International Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Western University

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