Description
ATOMFAIR® NCM811-D03 LITHIUM NICKEL COBALT MANGANESE OXIDE (NCM811) ELECTRODE SHEETRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: ATOMFAIR LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
Disclaimer: Sold exclusively for laboratory research.
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Store the electrode sheets in a dry, inert atmosphere to prevent moisture-induced degradation and capacity fade. Avoid exposure to high temperatures and physical damage to maintain electrochemical performance.
- Moisture Sensitivity: NCM811 cathode material is hygroscopic and requires storage below 0.1 ppm water to prevent lithium hydroxide formation.
- Electrical Short Prevention: Keep electrode sheets electrically isolated from conductive surfaces to avoid short circuits that could cause thermal runaway.
- Mechanical Integrity: Handle sheets with clean, non-abrasive tools to avoid delamination or cracking of the double-side coating.
- Chemical Compatibility: Use only electrolytes and solvents compatible with nickel-rich cathode materials to prevent transition metal dissolution.
These steps outline the safe handling and preparation of the double-side coated NCM811 electrode sheet for laboratory cell assembly. All procedures should be performed in an inert atmosphere to maintain material integrity.
Required Equipment: Argon-filled glovebox (H₂O and O₂ <0.1 ppm), Precision electrode cutter or punch, Vacuum oven with temperature control, Coin cell crimping press
- Inspect
Inspect the electrode sheet for visible defects such as pinholes, cracks, or debris before cutting. - Cut
Cut the electrode sheet to the desired disc size using a precision punch or cutter inside the glovebox. - Dry
Dry the cut electrode discs in a vacuum oven at 80°C for 12 hours to remove any adsorbed moisture. - Assemble
Transfer the dried discs to the glovebox and assemble into coin cells with electrolyte, separator, and lithium counter electrode.
How does the 61 mg/cm² areal loading and 96% active material ratio in this dry-process NCM811 electrode affect rate capability and cycle life trade-offs?
The high areal loading of 61 mg/cm² with 96% active material enables high energy density but may trade off rate capability at high C-rates due to increased tortuosity. The dry-process coating delivers superior structural integrity and uniform coating density, and the carbon-coated aluminum foil substrate minimizes interfacial contact resistance to partially offset this trade-off.
Which cell formats and electrolyte systems are compatible with this double-side-coated NCM811 cathode?
This electrode is designed for lithium-ion battery R&D and material evaluation, compatible with standard carbonate-based electrolytes and suitable for pouch or coin cell assembly after punching. The carbon-coated substrate ensures low interfacial resistance, and the 90×140 mm substrate size allows flexible customization for different cell formats.
What is the required handling and drying protocol before using these electrode sheets in a cell assembly?
The standard drying protocol mandates vacuum baking at 100°C for 12 hours to remove adsorbed moisture before cell assembly. Electrodes should be stored in a dry, inert atmosphere to prevent degradation, and the 12-hour drying step is critical for achieving the specified capacity of 200 mAh/g and minimizing side reactions.
The NCM811-D03 electrode sheet offers a 96% active material ratio and uniform dry-process coating at 61 mg/cm² for reliable Li-ion battery R&D, though it requires 12-hour vacuum baking at 100°C before use and its fixed 90×140 mm substrate may need cutting for non-standard cell formats.
Positive
- High active material ratio: 96.0% active material formulation maximizes electrochemical evaluation accuracy by minimizing diluent effects.
- Uniform dry-process coating: Advanced dry process delivers consistent 61 mg/cm² coating density with superior structural integrity for reproducible cell performance.
Trade-offs
- Mandatory vacuum drying protocol: Electrodes require 12-hour vacuum baking at 100°C prior to use, demanding appropriate oven infrastructure and extended preparation time.
- Fixed substrate dimensions: Standard 90×140 mm substrate size may require additional cutting or punching to fit non-standard cell formats, adding handling steps.
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