• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.852-856
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• 2011

The lithium ion diffusion coefficients of bare, carbon-coated and Cr-doped $LiFePO_4$ were obtained by fitting the discharge curves of each half cell with Li metal anode. Diffusion losses at discharge curves were acquired with experiment data and fitted to equations. Theoretically fitted equations showed good agreement with experimental results. Moreover, theoretical equations are able to predict lithium diffusion coefficient and discharge curves at various discharge rates. The obtained diffusion coefficients were similar to the true diffusion coefficient of phase transformation electrodes. Lithium ion diffusion is one of main factors that determine voltage drop in a half cell with $LiFePO_4$ cathode and Li metal anode. The high diffusion coefficient of carbon-coated and Cr-doped $LiFePO_4$ resulted in better performance at the discharge process. The performance at high discharge rate was improved much as diffusion coefficient increased.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제11권9호
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• pp.727-732
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• 1998

Ag-deposited graphite powder was prepared by a chemical reduction method of metal particles onto graphite powder. X-ray diffraction observation of Ag-deposited graphite powder revealed that silver existed in a metallic state, but not in an oxidized one. From SEM measurement, ultrafine silver particles were highly dispersed on the surface of graphite particles. Cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery was manufactured using Ag-deposited graphite anodes and $LiCoO_2$ cathodes. The cycleability of lithium ion secondary battery using Ag-deposited graphite anodes was superior to that of original graphite powder. The improved cycleability may be due to both the reduction of electric resistance between electrodes and the highly durable Ag-graphite anode.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.665-667
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• 2013

리튬이온 전지의 양극은 다양한 종류의 전이금속재료로 구성되며, 전지의 성능은 양극을 구성하는 금속재료에 의해 많은 영향을 받는다. 이는, 양극 내부에서 리튬이온의 확산 및 상전이 양상이 재료마다 서로 다르게 나타나기 때문이다. 따라서, 충방전 시 양극 내부 리튬이온의 확산 및 상전이를 이해하는 것은 고용량, 고전압 리튬 이차전지를 설계하기 위해 필수적이다. 본 연구에서는 phase field model을 바탕으로 양극 내부의 리튬이온 확산 및 상전이 과정을 분석한다.

• 자원리싸이클링
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.13-20
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• 2023

이 글은 현재 국내 리튬이온전지 상용 재활용 공정을 정리하고, 리튬이온전지 재활용 공정의 새로운 방향을 제시한다. 대표적인 리튬이온전지 재활용 업체인 (주)성일하이텍은 10년 이상 리튬이온전지 재활용 공정을 성공적으로 운영해 왔으며 최근 많은 재활용 업체 및 배터리 제조업체들이 새로운 재활용 공정을 제안하고 개발하고 있다. 새로운 재활용 공정에서는 리튬 가격의 급격한 상승으로 니켈과 코발트보다 먼저 리튬이 회수되고, 금속 황산염 용액을 최종 제품으로 배터리 제조업체에 공급하는 특징이 있다. 향후 대량으로 발생할 폐전지 처리를 위해 기존 공정이 개선될 필요가 있으며, 폐기된 자동차와 함께 유입되는 성분들과 리튬이온전지의 새로운 첨가제는 향후 리튬이온전지 재활용 공정에서 주요 공정효율 저감 요인이 될 수 있다.

• 전기화학회지
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.106-110
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• 2002

Ethylene carbonate(EC), propylene carbonate(PC), dimethyl carbonate(DMC)의 가소제와 $LiPF_6$ 리튬염 및 $TiO_2$ 충진제를 이용하여 젤형 polyacrylonitrile(PAN) 전해질을 제조하였다. 고분자 전해질의 전기화학적 안정성, 이온전도도, 리튬전극과의 호환성 등의 전기화학적 특성과 기계적 특성을 조사하였다. 이러한 고분자 전해질을 이용하여 조립된 리튬이차전지의 충방전 특성을 조사하였다 EC, PC 혼합 가소제를 이용하여 제조된 고분자 전해질은 $TiO_2$가 첨가됨에 따라 고분자 전해질이 견딜 수 있는 최대 하중이 2배 가깝게 증가하였다. EC, PC혼합 가소제와 $TiO_2$가 혼합된 고분자 전해질은 상온에서 $2\times10^{-3}S/cm$의 이온전도도를 나타내었고, 4.5V까지 전기화학적으로 안정하였다. 리튬금속을 사용하여 제조된 셀의 임피던스 결과에서도 EC, PC 혼합 가소제와 $TiO_2$가 혼합된 고분자 전해질이 20일 동안 계면 저항 $130\Omega$으로 가장 안정하였다. $LiCoO_2$ 양극과 리튬 음극, $TiO_2$가 혼합된 고분자 전해질로 구성된 전지는 충방전효율이 1C 방전속도에서 $90\%$를 나타내었다.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.78-89
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• 2022

ANODE-free Li-metal batteries (AFLMBs) operating with Li of cathode material have attracted enormous attention due to their exceptional energy density originating from anode-free structure in the confined cell volume. However, uncontrolled dendritic growth of lithium on a copper current collector can limit its practical application as it causes fatal issues for stable cycling such as dead Li formation, unstable solid electrolyte interphase, electrolyte exhaustion, and internal short-circuit. To overcome this limitation, here, we report a novel dual-salt electrolyte comprising of 0.2 M LiPF₆ + 3.8 M lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide in a carbonate/ester co-solvent with 5 wt% fluoroethylene carbonate, 2 wt% vinylene carbonate, and 0.2 wt% LiNO₃ additives. Because the dual-salt electrolyte facilitates uniform/dense Li deposition on the current collector and can form robust/ionic conductive LiF-based SEI layer on the deposited Li, a Li/Li symmetrical cell exhibits improved cycling performance and low polarization for over 200 h operation. Furthermore, the anode-free LiFePO₄/Cu cells in the carbonate electrolyte shows significantly enhanced cycling stability compared to the counterparts consisting of different salt ratios. This study shows an importance of electrolyte design guiding uniform Li deposition and forming stable SEI layer for AFLMBs.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.353-363
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• 2012

The relationship between the diffusivity and electrochemical characteristics of lithium secondary battery with the modified Si anode material prepared in HF/$AgNO_3$ solution was investigated. The crystallographic structure and images of the modified porous Si and modified Si/Cu was examined using the X-ray diffraction, BET and SEM. To examine the effect of metal composite and pore size distribution according to chemical etching on the electrochemical characterization, the electrodes for half cells were prepared with the modified Si, modified Si/Cu, and modified Si/Cu annealed with $600^{\circ}C$. Our results showed that the chemical diffusivity of lithium ions was related to structure and resistance of Si/Cu composite anode material. The lithium diffusivity in modified silicon compound calculated from the CV was at the range of $1{\times}10^{-12}$ to $9{\times}10^{-16}cm^2/s$. The effects of modified silicon structure and resistance on the cycling efficiency were significant.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2015

With increasing interest in flexible electronic devices and wearable appliances, flexible lithium ion batteries are the most attractive candidates for flexible energy sources. During the last decade, many different kinds of flexible batteries have been reported. Although research of flexible lithium ion batteries is in its earlier stages, we have found that developing components that satisfy performance conditions under external deformation stress is a critical key to the success of flexible energy sources. Among the major components of the lithium ion battery, electrodes, which are connected to the current collectors, are gaining the most attention owing to their rigid and brittle character. In this mini review, we discuss candidate materials for current collectors and the previous strategies implemented for flexible electrode fabrication.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.206-213
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• 2016

Transition metal oxide-based electrodes for lithium ion batteries have recently attracted much attention because of their high theoretical capacity. Here we report the electrochemical behavior of cobalt oxide nanorods as anodes, prepared by a template-free, one-step electrochemical deposition of cobalt nanorods, followed by an oxidation process. The as-deposited cobalt has a slightly convex columnar structure, and controlled thermal oxidation produces cobalt oxides of different Co/O ratios, while the original shape is largely preserved. As an anode in a rechargeable lithium battery, the Co/O ratio has a strong effect on initial capacity and cycling stability. In particular, the one-dimensional Co@Co_xO_y core shell structure obtained from a mild heat-treatment results in superior cycling stability.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.337-342
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• 2018

Using a high pressure homonizer, we report on the electrochemical performance of $Li_4Ti_5O_{12}(LTO)$ particles manufactured as anode active material for lithium ion battery. High-pressure synthesis processing is performed under conditions in which the mole fraction of Li/Ti is 0.9, the synthesis pressure is 2,000 bar and the numbers of passings-through are 5, 7 and 10. The observed X-ray diffraction patterns show that pure LTO is manufactured when the number of passings-through is 10. It is found from scanning electron microscopy analysis that the average size of synthesized particles decreases as the number of passings-through increases. $LiCoO_2-based$ active cathode materials are used to fabricate several coin half/full cells and their battery characteristics such as lifetime, rate capability and charge transfer resistance are then estimated, revealing quite good electrochemical performance of the LTO particles as an effective anode active material for lithium secondary batteries.