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.

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3. Layered Lithium-Nickel-Molybdenum-Manganese Cathode Material with Particle Size Reduction and Surface Modification

HEFEI GUOXUAN HIGH-TECH POWER ENERGY CO LTD, 2023

Lithium-ion battery cathode material for improved low-temperature performance, which enables sustained discharge capacity and voltage across a wide operating range. The material, comprising a layered structure of lithium, nickel, molybdenum, and manganese, achieves enhanced performance through optimized particle size reduction and surface modification. The layered structure enables efficient lithium ion transport while minimizing internal resistance. The material's surface is modified through controlled sintering and surface treatment to prevent surface degradation and ensure consistent performance across temperature ranges.

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4. 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.

5. 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.

6. High-Entropy Lithium-Rich Layered Electrode Material with Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese-Titanium Composition

SHANDONG HUATAI NEW ENERGY BATTERY CO LTD, 2023

High-entropy lithium-rich layered positive electrode material for marine environments that combines enhanced energy density with improved cycle stability. The material comprises a unique composition of lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and titanium metal salts, with specific ratios that balance high-temperature sintering requirements with enhanced electrochemical performance. The material's layered structure, comprising primary and secondary particles, enables improved charge/discharge characteristics through enhanced interfacial interactions.

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7. Lithium-Ion Battery Positive Electrode with Double-Layer Coating of Lithium Iron Phosphate and Lithium Nickel Manganese Oxide

ENVISION POWER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023

Lithium-ion battery positive electrode with enhanced thermal stability through a novel double-layer coating approach. The electrode comprises a positive electrode sheet with a surface layer containing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and a near-surface layer containing lithium nickel manganese oxide (LMO). The LFP layer is applied on the surface of the LMO layer, with a specific mass ratio of 8:2. This unique composition and layering configuration enables the battery to maintain high temperature stability during charging and discharging, while maintaining excellent cycle performance and safety characteristics.

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8. 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.

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9. 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.

10. Layered Lithium-Rich Cathode Oxide with High-Entropy and Medium-Entropy Configurations via Citric Acid Combustion Method

PEKING UNIVERSITY, 2023

High-entropy layered lithium-rich cathode oxide for lithium-ion batteries, prepared through a citric acid combustion method. The oxide has a specific composition of 111+Ni-2Al-2Co-2Ti-3Mn-0.05O-0.05Al-0.05Ti-0.05, which exhibits both high entropy and medium entropy configurations. The preparation method involves the combustion of citric acid to synthesize the oxide, followed by processing to achieve the desired composition.

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11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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15. 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.

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16. 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.

17. 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.

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18. Positive-Electrode Active Material with FM3-M Space Group Crystal Structure and Defined Composition Range for Lithium-Ion Batteries

PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LTD, 2020

A positive-electrode active material for lithium-ion batteries that achieves high energy density through a novel crystal structure. The material, represented by the composition formula (1), exhibits a crystal structure belonging to the space group FM3-M and has a composition range of 1.79≤x+y≤2.18. This unique crystal structure enables improved lithium intercalation and diffusion properties compared to conventional materials, leading to enhanced energy density.

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19. 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.

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20. 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.

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21. Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode with Transition Metal-Substituted Li2Mn1-xMyO2X/C Structure

22. Method for Preparing Doped Lithium-Rich Manganese-Based Cathode Materials with Uniform Distribution and Enhanced Stability

23. Lithium Battery Cathode Composite of Lithium Iron Phosphate and Ternary Lithium Cobalt Oxide

24. Multilayer Positive Electrode with LMFP and NMC Active Layers on Current Collector

25. Cathode with Layered Composition of Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate and Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide

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