Improve Initial Coulombic Efficiency in Lithium Manganese Rich EV Batteries
Initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) in lithium manganese rich cathodes currently ranges between 75-85%, representing a significant capacity loss during the first charge-discharge cycle. This inefficiency stems from irreversible lithium consumption during solid-electrolyte interphase formation and structural transformations within the cathode material, where oxygen evolution and manganese migration contribute to capacity fade. Measurements across various cell configurations demonstrate that this first-cycle loss translates to 40-60 mAh/g of practically unusable capacity.
The fundamental challenge lies in balancing the high energy density advantages of lithium-manganese-rich compositions against their inherent structural instability during initial activation.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including rock salt crystal structures achieved through ball milling processes, transition metal inter-superlattice arrangements, double-layer coating approaches with LFP/LMO combinations, and high-entropy configurations synthesized via citric acid combustion methods. These and other approaches focus on practical techniques to preserve cathode structural integrity during formation cycles while maintaining the high capacity that makes these materials promising for next-generation electric vehicle applications.
1. Lithium-Excess Manganese Oxide Cathode with Specific Molar Ratios for Enhanced High-Voltage Stability
LG CHEMICAL LTD, 2024
Cathode active material for lithium-ion batteries that improves voltage stability and capacity retention at high operating voltages. The material, represented by the chemical formula Li1.13Mn0.5651Ni0.3043Mo0.0022O2(0.3Li2MnO3·0.7Li(Ni0.5000Mn0.4998Mo0.0036)O2), has a composition of lithium-excess manganese oxide with specific molar ratios of manganese to nickel and metal content. The material achieves improved performance and stability at high voltage operation by preventing irreversible capacity loss and voltage fading through controlled structural transformations during charge/discharge cycles.
2. Manganese Oxide Cathode Materials with Varying Compositions for Lithium-Ion Batteries
HONDA MOTOR CO LTD, 2024
Manganese oxide cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries that enhance energy density and cycle life. The materials comprise manganese oxides with varying compositions, including lithium-containing and sodium-containing forms, and are produced through controlled synthesis processes. These materials exhibit improved charge-discharge characteristics, reduced thermal stability issues, and enhanced safety compared to conventional cathode materials. The compositions can be formulated with conductive agents and binders to optimize performance in lithium-ion batteries.
3. Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Composition with Single Phase Rock Salt Crystal Structure via Ball Milling
DYSON TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2023
Cathode composition for lithium-ion batteries comprising a single phase rock salt crystal structure, achieved through a ball milling process. The composition is prepared by milling lithium, manganese, and magnesium oxides at room temperature with multiple milling balls, resulting in a disordered rock salt crystal structure without the presence of layered precursors. This composition provides improved cycling stability compared to conventional lithium-rich rock salt cathodes through its single phase crystal structure.
4. Lithium-Manganese-Aluminum Oxide Cathode with Disordered Rock Salt Structure via Ball Milling
DYSON TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2023
A cathode composition for lithium-ion batteries that can be produced through a ball milling process. The composition is made from a mixture of lithium, manganese, and aluminum oxides, with specific ratios of these elements. The composition is prepared by ball milling the starting materials at room temperature or at low temperatures, resulting in a disordered rock salt cathode structure. This milling process preserves the metal cations' oxidation states during the process, enabling the production of a cathode material with desired properties.
5. Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Material with Transition Metal Inter-Superlattice Layered Oxide Structure
UNIV BEIJING, 2023
Lithium-ion battery cathode material with a transition metal inter-superlattice structure that achieves superior electrochemical performance through a novel preparation method. The material, LiNixMlxo2, features a layered oxide structure with a transition metal inter-superlattice arrangement. The preparation process involves a controlled co-precipitation method that enables precise control over the stoichiometric ratio of transition metal elements while maintaining structural integrity. The material exhibits enhanced electrochemical performance compared to traditional nickel-based materials, including improved cycle stability and specific capacity retention.
6. Manganese Oxide Electrode with Dual-Phase Composition and Pulsed Power Synthesis
KOREA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY, 2023
Manganese oxide electrode for lithium secondary batteries with enhanced capacity and stability. The electrode comprises a manganese oxide material that combines single-phase and mixed-phase manganese oxides, with a specific ratio of the two phases. The mixed-phase material has a controlled composition of 1:0.3 to 3.0 first-phase and 0.3 to 3.0 second-phase manganese oxides. The material is produced through a controlled solution preparation process, including the formation of a mixed solution by mixing potassium permanganate and sucrose, followed by the application of pulsed power to the solution using a tungsten electrode. The resulting material exhibits superior electrochemical performance, including enhanced capacity retention and stability compared to conventional manganese oxide electrodes.
7. Layered Lithium-Rich Manganese-Based High-Entropy Electrode with Zirconium Coating and Lithium Interlayer
PEKING UNIVERSITY, 2022
Layered lithium-rich manganese-based high-entropy positive electrode material for lithium-ion batteries, enabling higher energy density and improved cycle stability compared to conventional cathode materials. The material combines manganese with specific dopants to enhance its performance while addressing common issues like oxygen evolution and degradation. The material's unique structure, comprising a layered composition with a manganese-rich core, incorporates a zirconium-based coating and a lithium-rich interlayer to create a stable and efficient cathode. The material's performance is demonstrated through high-temperature testing, showing superior capacity retention and voltage stability compared to conventional materials.
8. Lithium-Rich Manganese Oxide Cathode with Alternating Layer Rock Salt Structure
DYSON TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2022
Lithium-rich manganese oxide cathode compositions with a rock salt structure for lithium-ion batteries. The compositions achieve improved charge-discharge characteristics and stability through a unique rock salt structure that enables both lithium and manganese ions to occupy alternating layers within the material. The compositions exhibit enhanced capacity retention and voltage profile stability compared to conventional compositions.
9. Lithium-Rich Cathode Material with Disordered Transition Metal Cations in Layered Structure
PEKING UNIVERSITY, 2021
A lithium-rich cathode material for lithium-ion batteries with enhanced stability and performance, comprising disordered transition metal cations in a layered structure. The material combines high lithium content with disordered cation arrangements in the layer, enabling improved charge compensation stability and enhanced rate capability compared to conventional layered cathodes. The disordered cations maintain structural integrity during charge and discharge cycles, while the layer spacing is increased beyond conventional lithium-ion battery configurations, enabling better intercalation and retention of transition metal ions.
10. Ester-Modified Lithium-Rich Oxide Cathode with Controlled Oxidation and Uniform Organic Coating
GUANGDONG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2020
Ester-based organic reagent modified lithium-rich oxide positive electrode material for lithium-ion batteries, enabling improved performance characteristics such as enhanced capacity retention, stability, and cycle life. The material is prepared through a controlled oxidation process in an oxygen-free environment, where a uniform organic coating layer is formed on the surface of the lithium-rich oxide while protecting it from atmospheric reactions. This approach enables the creation of a stable and high-capacity lithium-rich oxide cathode with improved first-time Coulombic efficiency and rapid capacity and voltage stability.
11. Lithium-Rich Manganese Oxide Cathode with Oxygen Vacancy-Induced Ion Pathways via Organic Solvent Surface Modification
UNIV GUANGDONG TECHNOLOGY, 2020
A lithium-rich manganese-based oxide cathode material with enhanced cycle stability for lithium-ion batteries. The material is prepared through a novel surface modification process that incorporates an organic solvent to induce the formation of oxygen vacancies in the manganese oxide lattice. This oxygen-rich vacancy structure creates a three-dimensional lithium ion pathway network, significantly improving ion diffusion and charge storage capacity. The modified material maintains its high theoretical specific capacity and wide working voltage window while demonstrating improved durability and cycle life compared to conventional manganese-based oxides.
12. Fluorine-Doped Lithium-Rich Layered Oxide Composite Cathode with Structured Oxygen Vacancies
UNIV GUANGDONG TECHNOLOGY, 2020
Lithium-rich layered oxide composite cathode material with improved first cycle performance and stability. The material is prepared through a novel approach that incorporates fluorine-doped lithium-rich layered oxide from the inside to the outside, creating a structured material with enhanced oxygen vacancies. This composition enables the formation of a spinel structure that significantly improves the material's first cycle efficiency and stability compared to conventional materials. The material is suitable for lithium-ion batteries and power batteries.
13. Battery with Positive Electrode Material LiMeyOαFβ and Additives for Enhanced Lithium Extraction and Stability
PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD, 2020
Battery with enhanced lithium extraction and stability through a novel positive electrode material. The material, LiMeyOαFβ, exhibits improved performance characteristics compared to conventional materials like LiMnO2F, particularly in lithium extraction and capacity retention. The material's crystal structure, with specific composition requirements (x=1.7, y=1.3, α=2.5, β=0.5), enables enhanced lithium extraction while maintaining structural integrity during lithium extraction. The material's performance is further enhanced by the presence of additives, specifically dinitrile compounds and diisocyanate compounds, which facilitate efficient lithium extraction and structural stability.
14. Cathode Structure with Layered Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate and Lithium Nickel Cobalt Oxide Composition
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 2020
A cathode for lithium-ion batteries that improves charging and discharging performance by optimizing electrode material composition. The cathode comprises a collector material, a first electrode layer featuring lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) material, and a second electrode layer comprising lithium nickel cobalt oxide (NCO) material. The second electrode layer is strategically positioned between the collector material and the LMFP layer to enhance current density while maintaining structural integrity. This configuration effectively balances the electrical properties of the LMFP layer with the NCO layer, thereby enhancing overall battery performance.
15. Surface-Modified Lithium-Rich Layered Transition Metal Oxide with Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nano-Layer
GUANGDONG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2020
Surface-modified lithium-rich layered transition metal oxide for lithium-ion batteries, comprising a composite material comprising a lithium-rich layered transition metal oxide and a nitrogen-doped carbon nano-layer. The nitrogen-doped carbon nano-layer is formed through cracking of a carbon-nitrogen source under high temperature and high pressure conditions. The nitrogen-doped carbon nano-layer intercalates between the lithium-rich layered transition metal oxide and the lithium-rich layer rich in oxygen vacancies, creating a synergistic interface that enhances ion transport and oxygen storage.
16. Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode with Transition Metal-Substituted Li2Mn1-xMyO2X/C Structure
INST PROCESS ENG CAS, 2020
Lithium-ion battery cathode material that achieves high specific energy density through the strategic replacement of manganese with transition metals, specifically through the preparation of Li2Mn1-xMyO2X/C. The material combines divalent manganese with halogen elements, enabling improved redox stability and reversible capacity, while maintaining high voltage performance. The preparation method involves precise control of manganese substitution ratios and halogen incorporation. This approach enables the production of cathode materials with superior reversible capacity and cycle performance, critical for electric vehicle applications.
17. Method for Preparing Doped Lithium-Rich Manganese-Based Cathode Materials with Uniform Distribution and Enhanced Stability
ANHUI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, 2019
A method for preparing high-voltage lithium-rich manganese-based cathode materials for lithium-ion power batteries. The method involves creating electrode sheets with improved stability through a combination of doping and processing techniques. Specifically, the method involves doping the cathode material with elements that enhance its electrochemical performance while maintaining its high-voltage stability. The doping process can be achieved through various methods, including doping of the manganese component or incorporation of other elements that complement the manganese lattice structure. The electrode sheets are then processed to ensure uniform doping distribution and optimal electrode architecture.
18. Single-Crystal Lithium-Rich Layered Oxide Cathode with Controlled Morphology via Hydroxide Co-Precipitation
UNIV BEIJING TECHNOLOGY, 2019
Single-crystal lithium-rich layered oxide cathode material for lithium-ion batteries with enhanced performance and stability. The material, prepared through a novel hydroxide co-precipitation method, achieves controlled morphology through precise control of precursor composition, sintering parameters, and reaction conditions. This approach enables the production of uniform, single-crystal structures with improved electrical conductivity, charge storage capacity, and mechanical strength compared to conventional layered oxide cathodes.
19. Positive Electrode Active Material with Fm-3m Crystal Structure for Lithium-Ion Batteries
PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD, 2019
A positive electrode active material for lithium-ion batteries that enhances capacity while maintaining structural integrity. The material comprises a compound with a specific crystal structure belonging to the space group Fm-3m, where the composition is represented by the formula (1). The compound exhibits enhanced capacity due to its unique crystal structure, which prevents the formation of anions and maintains Li diffusion pathways during both charging and discharging. This results in improved performance and stability compared to conventional materials.
20. Cation-Disordered Rocksalt Lithium Metal Oxide with Charge-Compensating Redox-Active Species
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 2019
Lithium metal oxide with enhanced electrochemical performance through the incorporation of charge-compensating redox-active species. The oxide exhibits a cation-disordered rocksalt structure with LiMO2 and LiM′eO2 components, where LiM′eO2 provides a higher redox capacity than LiMO2 alone. The charge-compensating species, with a first oxidation state n and a second oxidation state y greater than n, maintains the redox-active species at a lower oxidation state during charge and discharge cycles, thereby significantly enhancing the material's capacity.
21. Layered Lithium-Rich Cathode Material with Synchronized Surface Structure and Composition via Single-Step Chemical Treatment
XIANGTAN UNIVERSITY, 2018
Synchronizing surface structure and chemical composition of layered lithium-rich cathode materials through a single treatment step. The method involves treating the layered cathode material with a specific combination of chemical reagents, such as ammonium bicarbonate, ammonium chloride, and ethylenediamine, to achieve uniform surface modifications while maintaining the layered structure. This approach enables simultaneous control of surface properties, including surface structure and chemical composition, to achieve enhanced electrochemical performance characteristics.
22. Method for Preparing Spinel-Coated Layered Cathode Material with Uniform Surface Coating via Controlled Precipitation Process
INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, 2018
A method for preparing a spinel-coated layered cathode material for lithium-ion batteries that enables uniform surface spinel coating of lithium-rich layered cathodes. The method involves preparing a layered cathode material with a common layered ternary structure and lithium-rich layer, followed by a controlled spinel coating process using a specific solvent. The spinel layer is formed through a precise precipitation process that ensures continuous and uniform coverage of the cathode surface. This approach addresses the surface protection challenges associated with traditional spinel coating methods by providing a uniform, continuous spinel layer that maintains electrochemical stability and improves safety during battery operation.
23. Battery Electrode Material with FM-3M Space Group and Composition Formula (Li1-xMx)2Si2P2S8
PANASONIC IP MAN CO LTD, 2018
A battery electrode material with enhanced energy density and capacity, comprising a compound with a specific crystal structure. The material has a space group of FM-3M and a composition formula of (Li1-xMx)2Si2P2S8, where x is between 0.5 and 1. The material exhibits improved ion conductivity and Li insertion efficiency compared to conventional materials, particularly at high charge/discharge rates. The material's unique crystal structure enables efficient Li percolation and ion diffusion, leading to enhanced energy density and capacity.
24. Method for Synthesizing Core-Shell Lithium-Rich Manganese-Based Cathode Materials via Sol-Gel and Precursor Deposition Techniques
SUZHOU YOULION BATTERY INC, 2018
A method for preparing high-performance lithium-rich manganese-based cathode materials with core-shell structures for lithium-ion batteries. The method involves creating a core-shell structure through a combination of manganese oxide and lithium cobalt oxide precursors, where the manganese oxide core is formed through a sol-gel process and the lithium cobalt oxide shell is deposited on the core. The core-shell structure enables enhanced electrochemical performance by combining the advantages of both manganese oxide and lithium cobalt oxide components.
25. Lithium-Rich Layered Oxide Material with Gradient Phase Composition Structure
UNIV BEIJING TECHNOLOGY, 2018
Lithium-rich layered oxide material with a gradient phase structure that enables high-capacity lithium-ion battery cathodes. The material comprises layered oxide phases with a gradual phase composition gradient, where the ratio of nickel, cobalt, and manganese components varies continuously from solution A to solution B. This gradient phase structure enables improved electrochemical stability and capacity retention across the voltage range, while maintaining high specific discharge capacities. The material can be prepared through controlled solution mixing and precipitation processes, allowing precise control over the phase composition gradient.
26. Nonaqueous Electrolyte Battery with Manganese Composite Oxide Positive Electrode and Balanced Electrode Capacity Configuration
KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, 2017
Nonaqueous electrolyte battery with improved voltage compatibility and output characteristics. The battery incorporates a positive electrode with a manganese composite oxide active material, where the manganese content is within a specific range (0.22 to 0.7). The positive electrode layer has a comparable capacity to the negative electrode layer, enabling efficient charge and discharge cycles. The battery system integrates the nonaqueous electrolyte with lead-acid storage batteries, achieving voltage compatibility and enhanced performance through optimized electrode design.
27. Li2MnO3 Cathode with Fluoride-Based Transition Metal Doping for Controlled Oxidation States
BOSCH GMBH ROBERT, 2016
Battery cathode material with enhanced stability and capacity through controlled transition metal doping. The material contains Li2MnO3, which is doped with a fluoride-based transition metal dopant. The dopant enables controlled transition metal oxidation states, significantly reducing defects and improving charge compensation mechanisms. This doping approach stabilizes the cathode structure while maintaining optimal capacity and voltage performance. The material's doping enables precise control over transition metal oxidation states, enabling the development of stable cathode architectures for lithium-ion batteries.
28. Single-Step Precursor Preparation for Lithium-Rich Manganese-Based Cathode Material via Ethanol-Assisted Mixing and Controlled Atmosphere Smoldering
HEFEI GUOXUAN HIGH-TECH POWER ENERGY CO LTD, 2016
A method for preparing lithium-rich manganese-based cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries that addresses the challenges of conventional wet mixing and drying processes. The method involves a single-step precursor preparation process that combines crushing and mixing of lithium-rich manganese precursor with lithium salt in ethanol, followed by rotary evaporation and subsequent drying. The resulting dried sample is then processed through a controlled atmosphere smoldering process to produce a lithium-rich manganese-based cathode material with improved properties.
29. Surface-Modified Lithium-Rich Spinel Cathode with In-Situ Spinel-Type Lithium Manganese Oxide Coating
UNIV TIANJIN, 2016
A surface-modified lithium-rich spinel cathode material that enhances electrochemical performance through controlled surface modification. The material undergoes in-situ surface coating using a spinel-type lithium manganese oxide (LiMnOx) precursor, enabling precise control over the reaction rate and surface properties. This approach enables uniform cladding structures without requiring precise reaction conditions, while maintaining the spinel structure. The surface-modified material exhibits improved electrochemical performance compared to conventional methods, particularly in high-power applications.
30. Layered Oxide Cathode Material with Mn, Ni, and Co Composition for Lithium-Ion Batteries
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY & MAT CO, 2016
A high-performance cathode material for lithium-ion batteries that addresses capacity limitations through a novel layered oxide structure. The material combines a layered oxide with a specific composition of Mn, Ni, and Co, where the Mn content is between 0.175 and 0.275, Ni content is between 0.0 and 0.25, and Co content is between 0.0 and 0.05. The layered structure enables efficient ion insertion and expulsion, while the controlled Mn and Co composition maintains crystal quality and stability. This material achieves higher specific capacities compared to conventional cathode materials, particularly in the 300mAh/g range, and provides improved charge/discharge characteristics.
31. Lithium-Rich Cathode Material with Core-Shell Structure and Precipitated Ion-Conductive Surface Layer
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 2015
A lithium-rich cathode material for lithium-ion batteries that achieves higher capacity and stability through a novel core-shell structure. The material consists of a lithium-rich solid solution core with a surface-coated lithium ion-conductive layer. The surface layer is formed through a precipitation method that incorporates specific metal cations and ratios of metal ions, enabling efficient lithium ion conductivity. This core-shell architecture enables enhanced interfacial contact between the solid solution and the surface layer, leading to improved charge and discharge characteristics.
32. Ternary Cathode Material with Controlled Grain Orientation and Morphology via pH-Regulated Synthesis
CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2015
A ternary cathode material for lithium-ion batteries that addresses the issues of inconsistent grain orientation and particle morphology during charge-discharge cycles. The material combines a uniform crystal structure with controlled grain size and morphology, achieved through precise pH control during synthesis. This enables stable, spherical secondary particles that maintain uniform grain orientation during cycling, preventing cracking and particle agglomeration. The material's uniform structure also supports efficient lithium insertion/extraction, enhancing overall battery performance and safety.
33. Lithium-Ion Battery Anode with Core-Shell Structure Comprising Lithium Manganese Oxide Core and Nickel-Rich Shell
MCNAIR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2015
Lithium-ion battery anode with enhanced capacity and cycle life through a novel core-shell structure. The anode material comprises a lithium manganese oxide (LMO) base with a nickel-rich shell, where the shell is formed through a controlled thermal treatment process. The nickel-rich shell enhances the anode's electrochemical properties by creating a high-temperature stable interface between the LMO and the current collector, while maintaining the anode's structural integrity. This design enables improved energy density and cycle life compared to conventional anode materials.
34. Lithium Metal Oxide Composition with Enhanced Lattice Structure for Positive Electrode Active Material
TOYOTA MOTOR CORP, 2015
Positive electrode active material for lithium-ion batteries that enhances discharge capacity beyond conventional levels. The material, comprising a specific composition of lithium metal oxides, achieves improved lithium ion diffusion and storage capacity through enhanced lattice structure and ion mobility. This material enables higher discharge rates compared to conventional lithium metal oxides while maintaining structural integrity. The composition is optimized for use in lithium-ion batteries, particularly in systems with high discharge rates, to maximize energy density.
35. Spinel Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode with Spherical Shell-Core Architecture and Layered Composite Shell
UNIV TIANJIN TECHNOLOGY, 2015
A modified spinel lithium-ion battery positive electrode material that enables high-voltage operation while maintaining excellent performance characteristics. The material combines a spherical shell structure with a core of spinel phase material, where the shell is made from a layered composite of lithium, nickel, and manganese. This architecture provides enhanced thermal stability, improved cyclic stability, and enhanced working voltage range compared to conventional spinel materials. The shell structure protects the spinel phase from thermal degradation while maintaining its electrochemical properties, while the layered composite structure enhances mechanical strength and conductivity. The resulting material exhibits high specific capacitance, wide discharge voltage range, and excellent performance characteristics for high-voltage applications.
Get Full Report
Access our comprehensive collection of 35 documents related to this technology
Identify Key Areas of Innovation in 2025

