Abstract
5V-class LiNi0.5 Mn1.5 O4 (LNMO) with its spinel symmetry is a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries. However, the high-voltage operation of LNMO renders it vulnerable to interfacial degradation involving electrolyte decomposition, which hinders long-term and high-rate cycling. Herein, we overcome this longstanding challenge presented by LNMO by incorporating a sacrificial binder, namely, λ-carrageenan (CRN), a sulfated polysaccharide. This binder not only uniformly covers the LNMO surface via hydrogen bonding and ion-dipole interaction but also offers an ionically conductive cathode-electrolyte interphase layer containing LiSOx F, a product of the electrochemical decomposition of the sulfate group. Taking advantage of these two auspicious properties, the CRN-based electrode exhibited cycling and rate performance far superior to that of its counterparts based on the conventional poly(vinylidene difluoride) and sodium alginate binders. This study introduces a new concept, namely "sacrificial" binder, for battery electrodes known to deliver superior electrochemical performance but be adversely affected by interfacial instability. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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