Electrodes for lithium ion batteries present unique challenges for coating design and manufacturing. Unlike typical protective coatings, electrode coatings are comprised of extremely high pigment loadings and low binder content. Battery electrodes also must balance capacity with porosity, tortuosity, and electrical conductivity. Often electrode pigments are moisture sensitive. Electrode coating formulations are challenged to achieve high solids and to maintain practical shelf stability. In addition, battery performance targets have resulted in industry roadmaps that are pushing electrodes to incorporate ever-higher energy storage pigments. The interface between these practical demands of battery engineering and coating science to advance electrode coating technology will be discussed.

Lithium ion battery electrodes at the coating science interface

ACS Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting

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