Holistic Design of Low-Cost and Recyclable High Energy Density Li-ion Batteries
Conventional Li-ion batteries are formed using slurry-cast electrodes, whose random nature and porosity, limits both energy density and rate performance. Slurry-cast electrodes additionally present end-of-life recycling challenges due to the presence of binder and carbon additives. Prof. Braun will present his work on the molten salt electrodeposition of thick and nearly dense Na and Li-based cathodes on metallic current collectors, including LiCoO2, NaCoO2, LiMn2O4, and Al-doped LiCoO2 cathode chemistries which overcome many of these challenges. In addition, the presentation will discuss novel electrochemical pathways to directly recycle these electrodes.
This webinar was originally recorded on February 24, 2022.