Description
ATOMFAIR® NI90-S01 HIGH-NICKEL NICKEL-COBALT-MANGANESE LITHIUM OXIDE ELECTRODE SHEETRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: ATOMFAIR LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
Disclaimer: Sold exclusively for laboratory research.
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This document outlines critical environmental and safety constraints for the Atomfair Ni90-S01 single-sided cathode electrode sheet. Proper inert atmosphere storage and moisture avoidance are essential to prevent degradation and maintain electrochemical performance.
- Atmospheric protection: Store the electrode sheet in a sealed container under inert gas to prevent moisture absorption and oxidation of the nickel-rich active material.
- Short circuit prevention: Keep the sheet isolated from conductive surfaces and use non-conductive handling tools to avoid electrical short circuits.
- Contamination control: Handle the electrode with clean, lint-free gloves and in a clean environment to prevent particle contamination of the coating.
- Thermal stability: Avoid exposure to elevated temperatures that could degrade the polymer binder or accelerate unwanted side reactions in the active material.
This guide provides recommended steps for safely handling the high-nickel cathode sheets and preparing them for electrochemical testing. Follow these procedures to ensure material integrity and minimize contamination.
Required Equipment: Argon-filled glovebox, Ceramic scissors or die cutter, Vacuum oven, Coin cell crimping tool
- Visual inspection
Inspect the electrode sheet for any visible defects such as cracks, pinholes, or delamination before any further handling. - Transfer to inert atmosphere
Transfer the inspected sheet into an argon-filled glovebox to prevent moisture and oxygen exposure during subsequent processing. - Cut electrode discs
Cut the sheet into individual electrode discs using a clean die cutter or ceramic scissors to match the desired coin cell dimensions. - Dry electrode discs
Dry the cut electrode discs in a vacuum oven at moderate temperature to remove residual moisture and any processing solvents. - Assemble coin cell
Assemble the coin cell in the glovebox using the dried cathode disc, appropriate separator, and electrolyte under inert atmosphere.
How does the single-sided coating configuration of the Ni90-S01 electrode influence cell assembly and areal capacity compared to double-sided electrodes?
Single-sided coating simplifies alignment for half-cell or pouch cell assembly but reduces total areal capacity per unit area compared to double-sided coatings. The coating area of 130×140 mm on a 160×160 mm substrate provides adequate margin for tabbing and sealing in standard R&D cell formats.
What pre-treatment steps are required before using the Ni90-S01 electrode in a coin cell assembly?
The electrode must be vacuum baked at 100°C for 12 hours prior to assembly to remove adsorbed moisture and residual solvent from the wet coating process. This step is mandatory to prevent water-induced degradation of the high-nickel NCM active material during electrochemical testing.
What handling and storage conditions are recommended for the Ni90-S01 electrode to maintain its electrochemical integrity?
Store the electrode in a dry, inert atmosphere such as an argon-filled glovebox to minimize moisture and CO2 exposure, which can cause surface degradation of the high-nickel cathode. Always handle with gloves and perform the specified vacuum baking at 100°C for 12 hours immediately before use to ensure reproducible performance.
This Ni90 single-sided cathode sheet features a 97.4% active material loading at 16.8 mg/cm² via wet coating on carbon-coated aluminum foil, delivering 200 mAh/g capacity for reliable Li-ion R&D, though requiring vacuum baking at 100°C for 12 hours and careful handling due to single-sided configuration.
Positive
- High active material loading: Active material ratio of 97.40% maximizes energy density per unit mass, enabling robust electrochemical performance analysis in lab-scale cells.
- Precise wet-process coating: Uniform coating density of 16.8 mg/cm² ensures consistent electrode architecture for reproducible R&D testing and material evaluation.
Trade-offs
- Single-sided coating constraint: Single-sided deposition requires careful alignment in full-cell assembly, doubling material needed for symmetric electrodes and adding handling complexity.
- Mandatory vacuum drying protocol: Electrode sheets must undergo vacuum baking at 100°C for 12 hours before use, imposing strict scheduling and oven capacity requirements in the lab.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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