Mitigating Carbothermal Reduction in Disordered Rock-Salt Cathodes via Direct Electrode-Slurry Carbon Mixing

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate ways to mitigate carbothermal reduction in disordered rock-salt cathodes for lithium-ion batteries.
• Investigated carbon mixing techniques with electrode slurries.
• Evaluated performance metrics of disordered rock-salt cathodes under different conditions.
• Analyzed the electrochemical properties of the modified cathodes.
• Demonstrated lower carbothermal reduction rates in the modified cathodes.
• Showed improved energy density in the lithium-ion batteries using these cathodes.
• Noted enhanced cycle stability and longevity compared to traditional methods.