Description
ATOMFAIR® NVP-S02 SODIUM VANADIUM PHOSPHATE (NVP) ELECTRODE SHEETRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
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Manufacturer: ATOMFAIR LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
Disclaimer: Sold exclusively for laboratory research.
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Store and handle NVP electrode sheets under inert atmosphere to prevent moisture-induced degradation. Use within a dry glovebox environment during cell assembly to avoid contamination and maintain electrochemical performance.
- Moisture Sensitivity: This electrode sheet is sensitive to ambient moisture and must be stored in a sealed container with desiccant or under argon.
- Mechanical Handling: Avoid bending, creasing, or applying excessive force to prevent delamination of the coating from the carbon-coated aluminum foil substrate.
- Electrolyte Compatibility: Select electrolytes that are compatible with NVP cathode chemistry to avoid side reactions that could degrade performance.
- Cutting Procedure: Use sharp, clean tools to cut sheets to size, and ensure cutting is performed in a dry environment to minimize contamination.
What is the theoretical areal capacity of the NVP-S02 electrode given its coating density and specific capacity?
The theoretical areal capacity is approximately 1.1 mAh/cm², derived from the coating density of 10 mg/cm² and the specific capacity of 110 mAh/g. This calculation assumes full utilization of the active material at the stated capacity, which is typical for rate-independent testing in sodium-ion R&D.
How does the carbon-coated aluminum substrate in the NVP-S02 electrode affect compatibility with electrolyte solvents and cell assembly?
The carbon-coated aluminum foil current collector (12 μm thickness, 3.63 mg/cm² areal density) provides enhanced adhesion for the NVP coating and reduces electronic contact resistance, improving compatibility with standard carbonate-based electrolytes used in sodium-ion research. This configuration is designed for single-sided coating, enabling direct use in coin or pouch cell assembly without additional substrate modifications.
What are the recommended vacuum baking conditions for the NVP-S02 electrode before cell assembly?
The electrode sheet must be vacuum baked at 100°C for 12 hours to remove residual moisture and solvents from the wet coating process. This step is critical to prevent parasitic reactions and ensure reproducible electrochemical performance in sodium-ion battery tests.
This NVP-S02 electrode sheet delivers a high active material loading of 93.5% with a consistent 10 mg/cm² areal density via wet coating, enabling reproducible sodium-ion battery R&D. Its single-sided configuration and mandatory 12-hour vacuum baking at 100°C impose specific cell assembly and processing infrastructure requirements.
Positive
- High active material loading: With 93.5% active material ratio, the electrode maximizes capacity per unit mass, improving cell-level energy density for sodium-ion battery testing.
- Precision wet coating process: The 10 mg/cm² coating via wet process ensures uniform areal loading across the 152×100 mm coated area, supporting consistent electrochemical evaluation.
Trade-offs
- Extended vacuum baking needed: The electrode requires 12 hours vacuum drying at 100°C before use, demanding a vacuum oven and adding processing time to experimental workflows.
- Single-sided coating limitation: Single-side coating restricts cell assembly to configurations using only one active face (e.g., half-cells), limiting design flexibility for full cells or bipolar stacks.
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