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Components of a lithium-ion battery: anode, cathode, electrolyte, and separator

Lithium-Ion Battery Materials

The THORS Lithium-Ion Battery Materials course discusses the basic components of a lithium-ion battery (LIB), along with the particulars of materials used and key characteristics. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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Course Description

The THORS Lithium-Ion Battery Materials course discusses the basic components of a lithium-ion battery (LIB), along with the particulars of materials used and key characteristics. The advantages and limitations of each battery material used to make a lithium-ion battery are also covered in detail.

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Who will benefit from this Lithium-Ion Battery Materials course?

Design, manufacturing engineering, quality, and purchasing teams in organizations interested in lithium-ion battery materials and its characteristics.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms, understanding of key concepts, and application of the covered topics.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Define LIB and its significance.
  2. Learn the basic components of the LIB.
  3. Examine the different materials used in each component of the LIB.
  4. Compare the advantages and limitations of materials used in each component of the LIB.
  5. Understand the key characteristics and properties of LIB components.

Lithium-ion battery materials: graphite anode, lithium metal oxide cathode, lithium salt-based electrolyte, and polymer separator

Lithium-Ion Battery Materials

Table of Contents

  1. Electrodes
    1. Anode
      1. Materials Used
        1. Graphite
          1. Properties
          2. Structure
          3. Types
          4. Reaction Mechanism
        2. Alternate Materials
          1. Amorphous Carbon
          2. Lithium Titanate
          3. Silicon
      2. Anode Key Characteristics and Properties
        1. Anode Key Characteristics
      3. Anode Properties Monitoring
    2. Cathode
      1. Materials Used
        1. Charging Voltage
        2. Structure
        3. Chemistry
          1. Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (LNCM)
          2. Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide (LNCA)
          3. Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
          4. Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO)
          5. Lithium Manganese Oxide (LMO)
      2. Cathode Challenges and Improvement
        1. Overcharge
        2. Cathode Material Improvement
      3. Cathode Key Characteristics and Properties
        1. Cathode Key Characteristics
        2. Cathode Properties Monitoring
  2. Other Components
    1. Electrolyte
      1. Materials Used
      2. Electrolyte Types and Additives
        1. Electrolyte Types
          1. Liquid Electrolytes
          2. Solid Electrolytes
          3. Ionic Liquid Electrolytes
        2. Electrolyte Additives
      3. Electrolyte Key Characteristics and Properties
    2. Separator
      1. Materials Used
        1. Microporous Polymer Membrane
        2. Alternate Materials
          1. Nonwoven Separators
          2. Ceramic Coated Separators
          3. Tri-Layer Separators
      2. Separator Challenges and Defects
        1. Separator Challenges
        2. Separator Defects
      3. Separator Key Characteristics and Properties

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