Electrostatic Dual-Layer Solvent-Free Cathodes for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

Slurry-cast (SLC) electrode manufacturing faces problems such as thickness limitation and material stratification, which are caused by applying toxic organic solvents. Solvent-free electrode technology, as a sustainable alternative, could get rid of issues generated by solvents. In this study, dual-...

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Main Authors: Haojin Guo, Chengrui Zhang, Yujie Ma, Ning Liu, Zhifeng Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/12/3112
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Summary:Slurry-cast (SLC) electrode manufacturing faces problems such as thickness limitation and material stratification, which are caused by applying toxic organic solvents. Solvent-free electrode technology, as a sustainable alternative, could get rid of issues generated by solvents. In this study, dual-layer NCM811 solvent-free electrodes (DLEs) are fabricated via an electrostatic powder deposition method with an active material-rich upper layer to provide high energy output, while the more binder–conductor content base layer improves conductivity and contact with current collectors. The dual-layered structure overwhelms the single-layer electrode (SE) with stable cycling performance caused by more regulated pore structures. DLE maintains 74% capacity retention after 100 cycles at 0.3 C, while the SLC shows only 60% capacity retention. Additionally, DLE shows excellent rate performance at various rates, with 207.3 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, 193.9 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, 173.9 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, 157.3 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, and 120.4 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.1 C, 0.2 C, 0.5 C, 1.0 C, and 2.0 C, respectively. The well-designed DLE cathodes exhibit superior discharge-specific capacities, rate performance, and improved cycling stability than traditional SLC cathodes. It enlightens the path toward new structure innovations of solvent-free electrodes.
ISSN:1996-1073