Fig. 3: LIB cathode chemistries.
From: Recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles
The term LIB covers a range of different battery chemistries, each with different performance attributes. The basic concept of a LIB is that lithium can intercalate into and out of an open structure, which consists of either ‘layers’ or ‘tunnels’. Generally the anode is graphite but the cathode material may have different chemistries and structures, which result in different performance attributes and there are trade-offs and compromises with each technology. The cathode chemistries of LIBs have a large impact on the performance of LIBs, and these chemistries have evolved and improved. Fig. 3 presents a summary of the different LiB cathode chemistries.
