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Optimizing the particle size of disordered rocksalt cathodes based on electrochemical performance
Junyoung Lee1, Ingu Jeong1, Byung Seob Lee2
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Chungdae-ro 1, Seowon-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk 28644, Republic of Korea. aybyeon@chungbuk.ac.kr.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|February 27, 2026
Summary
Ball-milling disordered rocksalt (DRX) materials improves electrochemical performance by reducing particle size and optimizing lithium content for better ion flow. Further optimization of milling time enhances capacity retention in these high-energy materials.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Disordered rocksalt (DRX) materials are promising for high-energy applications.
- Improving lithium-ion diffusion pathways is crucial for enhancing electrochemical performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of ball-milling on DRX material properties.
- To optimize ball-milling parameters for improved electrochemical performance and capacity retention.
- To identify optimal lithium content for efficient percolation in DRX materials.
Main Methods:
- Particle size reduction using ball-milling.
- Electrochemical performance testing.
- Analysis of lithium-ion diffusion pathways.
- Optimization of ball-milling time and lithium content.
Main Results:
- Ball-milling effectively reduces particle size, shortening lithium-ion diffusion pathways.
- Optimized ball-milling time leads to improved capacity retention.
- An optimal lithium content was identified, enabling efficient percolation.
Conclusions:
- Particle size reduction via ball-milling is a viable strategy to enhance the electrochemical performance of DRX materials.
- Optimizing ball-milling time and Li content are key for developing high-energy DRX materials.
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