Cathode

Tuning the lithium, metal cation, and anion compositions can lead to zero-strain disordered rocksalt cathodes that are expected to be mechanically stable during cycling. 149

Change in volume per Li

Minimizing volume changes over cycling to limit mechanochemical degradation

Plot of volume change per unit of lithium inserted or extracted for disordered rocksalt, layered, and spinel cathode materials.

Research: Cathode Source: Zhao, Tian, Lun, Cai, Chen, Ouyang, and Ceder; Zhou, Li, Ha, Zhang, Dachraoui, Liu, Zhang, Liu, Liu, Battaglia, Yang, Liu, and Yang

Volta Foundation

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