Lithium Nitride for Prelithiating Anodes to Reduce Capacity Losses in Li-Ion Batteries
The Richardson Lab has developed a new method for prelithiating anodes to compensate for the first-cycle capacity loss associated with conventional lithium-ion batteries. The prelithiated anodes supply lithium for the irreversible reactions that occur upon initial charging, such as decomposition of the electrolyte to form a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer on the anode. Since lithium ions from the cathode are not consumed in SEI formation, the battery capacity is retained.
