Description
ATOMFAIR® 280 mAh/g High Rate LRMO Cathode PowderRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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What capacity trade-off should be expected when cycling this LRMO material under a high-rate 4.6V cutoff versus the ultra-high capacity 4.8V window?
Operating at the 2.7–4.6V high-rate window delivers a 0.1C specific discharge capacity >250 mAh/g and a 1.0C capacity >230 mAh/g, whereas the 2.0–4.8V ultra-high capacity window provides >280 mAh/g at 0.1C and >244 mAh/g at 1.0C. Both voltage protocols achieve a first activation efficiency exceeding 90.0%, so the trade-off is roughly 30 mAh/g in specific capacity at 0.1C in exchange for improved cycling stability and reduced structural degradation at the lower cutoff.
What slurry processing constraints arise from the soluble surface alkali content of this LRMO cathode powder?
The material contains 0.22 wt% Li2CO3 and 0.05 wt% LiOH, yielding a slurry pH in the range of 11.0–12.0 at 25°C. This high alkalinity can induce polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) dehydrofluorination in NMP-based systems or cause gelation in aqueous processing, requiring the use of pH-stable binders (e.g., PTFE or specialized SBR/CMC blends) and corrosion-resistant current collectors to maintain slurry homogeneity and electrode integrity.
What moisture control measures are required for handling and storing this high-capacity LRMO cathode material?
The as-received powder has a moisture baseline <1000 ppm as determined by Karl Fischer coulometric titration. To prevent surface alkali hydrolysis and preserve electrochemical performance, storage in an argon-filled dry box (dew point < –60°C) or immediate vacuum sealing is necessary, and the material should be opened and processed in a low-humidity environment (<0.1% RH) to avoid exceeding the recommended moisture threshold.
This LRMO cathode material delivers high specific capacity (>280 mAh/g at 0.1C) and supports 5C fast charging due to its nanostructured spherical secondary particle design. However, its high operating voltage (up to 4.8V) and alkaline surface chemistry (slurry pH 11–12) impose constraints on electrolyte compatibility and slurry formulation for practical deployment.
Positive
- High specific discharge capacity: Achieves >280 mAh/g at 0.1C and >244 mAh/g at 1.0C in the 2.0–4.8V window, enabling high-energy-density cell designs.
- Fast-charging capability: Micro-spherical aggregates (D50 8.05 μm) of primary nano-grains create dense liquid contact channels that support sustained 5C charging without significant impedance buildup.
Trade-offs
- High voltage requires electrolyte compatibility: The 4.8V upper cutoff demands electrolytes with oxidative stability above 4.8V to prevent decomposition and gas evolution during cycling.
- Alkaline surface chemistry needs slurry optimization: Soluble Li2CO3 (0.22 wt%) and LiOH (0.05 wt%) produce a slurry pH of 11–12, which may cause gelation with PVDF binders or require neutralization steps and solvent adjustments.
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