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Li[Ni1x–yMnxCoyO2 NMC Layered Metal Oxide High Energy / Power Cathode First reported in 1999, after a decade of research into unary and binary transition metal oxides, ternary NMC has become one of the most commonly used cathode classes from the layered oxide materials because it offers both high voltage and high capacity. Li atoms in NMC can be reversibly extracted at 3.8 V vs. Li+/Li Specific capacities of up 220 mAh/g have been reported

Layered crystal structure similar to LCO Li intercalates between the metal layers, not all Li can be removed or the structure would collapse

Source: 1 J. Power Sources 1999, 8182, 416419; 2 Nat. Commun. 2020, 11, 1550; 3 Adv. Energy Mater. 2020, 10, 1903864; 4 J. Power Sources 2003, 119, 644; 5 Materials 2016, 9, 595

Compositional versatility allows tuning performance and stability Ni improves capacity, Co improves conductivity, and inactive Mn stabilizes the structure

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