Battery Materials
As the demand for clean and renewable energy sources continues to rise, there is a growing need to invest in electrical storage systems. Renewable energy needs to be stored and distributed according to energy demand. Battery materials research is crucial for a sustainable future. Batteries will play a role in:
Driving technological innovationElectrifying transportationReducing carbon footprints
Integrating renewable energyPromoting resource sustainabilityEnhancing grid reliability
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have quickly become the ‘battery of choice’. They offer a lightweight cathode material and high charging efficiency, making them effective solutions for hybrid electric (HEV) and all-electric vehicles (EV). Our selection of lithium-ion battery materials includes the six main types: NMC, NCA, NCM, LFP, LMO, LCO, as well as the newer LNMO.
Our anode active materials include lithium titanate, carbon black and graphite that can be coated on copper foils. Other carbon-based graphene materials and carbon nanotubes are known to improve conductivity. Such materials are also being used in ground-breaking solid-state battery research. Explore our range to find the materials that suit your research.
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Battery Materials Collections
Cathode Active Materials
Explore the range of high-purity cathode materials designed for high-capacity, high-voltage batteries to maximize energy density.
Anode Active Materials
Explore the range of anode active materials including graphite for high lithium storage and excellent conductivity.
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Related categories: cathode active materials, anode active materials, inorganic electronic materials, metal oxides
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Choose the Right Battery Materials
It is important to consider the application of the battery when deciding on the right material for your research. Each material has a different chemical composition and structure which is designed to benefit the different properties of a battery. These properties can range from increased ion mobility to allow for faster charging/discharging, to increased chemical stability to enhance cycle life. We have a range of battery materials for a wide range of research applications including HEVs, EVs, and grid storage.
Battery Materials by Properties
| Battery Material | Voltage (V) | Specific Capacity (mAh/g) | Cycle Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCA | 4.7 V | 194 | 500 Cycles |
| LNMO | 4.7 V |
146.8 (Theoretical) 103 (Experimental) |
92% retention after 1000 cycles |
| NCM523 | 4.3 V | 154 | 76.9% retention after 400 cycles at 3C |
| LiCoO2 | 4.0 – 4.2 V |
274 (Theoretical) 165 (Experimental) |
500 – 1000 Cycles |
| LMO | 4.0 V | 105 | 300 – 700 Cycles |
| NMC811 | 3.8 V | 200 | 1000 – 2000 Cycles |
| LiFePO4 | 3.2 V | 155.5 | ~ 1500 Cycles |
Battery Materials by Application
| Hybrid Electric and Electric Vehicles | Energy Storage and Renewable Energy | Consumer Electronics | Power Tools | |
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Resources and Support
An Introduction to Batteries
Typically, batteries work by a process known as intercalation. This process occurs across the battery components. Most batteries consist of the same components.
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How Lithium-Ion Batteries Work
Lithium-ion batteries use the reversible lithium intercalation reaction. The battery has several important components including the electrodes, electrolyte, and separator.
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Cathode vs Anode: What is the Difference?
Defining a cathode and anode as positive and negative, or as the source and sink of a current, depends on your definition of current itself. Current can describe the flow of positive or negative charge.
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What is a Battery C-Rate?
C-rate refers to the rate at which a battery charges or discharges relative to its maximum capacity. In other words, the speed at which delithiation and lithiation occurs in a lithium-ion battery. The higher the C-rate the faster charging or discharging occurs.
Read more... Graphene Battery vs Lithium-Ion Battery
This page discusses the pros and cons of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and graphene batteries and the future outlook for battery research.
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Thermal Runaway: Why Do Li-ion Batteries Catch Fire?
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries can catch fire due to a process known as thermal runaway, which is triggered by various factors and involves a series of heat-releasing reactions.
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What is a Carbon Nanotube Battery?
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), such as single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT), have been tipped as one of the most exciting nanomaterials in the development of battery technology. The key properties of CNTs that make them ideal candidates as battery components is their high electron conductivity, high strength and lightweight nature.
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Graphene Batteries
Graphene batteries are advanced energy storage devices. Graphene materials are two-dimensional and are typically made solely of carbon.
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