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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Conventional conductive agents in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) present challenges in balancing dispersion, conductivity, and ion kinetics.
  • Inert additives like metal oxides for dispersing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can hinder electrical percolation and battery performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a functionalized hybrid conductive agent using wet ball milling for enhanced LIB performance.
  • To investigate the synergistic effects of titanium carbide (TiC) and CNTs in creating integrated electron-ion transport pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of TiC/CNT hybrid conductive agents via wet ball milling.
  • Characterization of hybrid materials and their impact on LiFePO4 cathode performance.
  • Electrochemical testing including cycling stability, rate capability, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS).

Main Results:

  • TiC/CNT hybrids effectively dispersed CNTs and established dual electron-ion channels, unlike insulating ZrP/CNT composites.
  • LiFePO4 cathodes with TiC/CNT hybrids showed 96.7% capacity retention after 200 cycles at 0.5 C and 47% capacity at 10 C.
  • The TiC/CNT conductive network demonstrated superior durability with only 11.75% resistance increase over 200 cycles, compared to 88.3% for acetylene black.

Conclusions:

  • TiC/CNT hybrids offer a superior alternative to inert conductive additives by engineering a multifunctional interface.
  • The integrated electron-ion transport and improved interfacial kinetics significantly enhance LIB cyclability and rate performance.
  • This approach provides a scalable strategy for developing high-performance lithium-ion batteries through functional conductive materials.