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Golden Dragon Capital Limited provides comprehensive market research reports, financial modelling, and bespoke consulting services to clients seeking an understanding of the global lithium-ion battery supply chain
Our clients and partners include mining and material companies, chemical companies, trading companies, lithium-ion battery component material companies, investment banks, family offices, governments, and universities
Cathode Material — Research Coverage
In a lithium-ion battery, the cathode serves as the positive electrode, undergoing reduction during discharge by accepting lithium ions from the anode through the electrolyte, which releases electrons that flow through an external circuit to power devices.
Key performance characteristics for cathodes include high energy density for significant energy storage, good thermal stability to prevent overheating and thermal runaway, and high cycle stability for maintaining performance over numerous charge/discharge cycles.
Common materials used for cathodes are lithium metal oxides, including lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2), lithium manganese oxide (LiMnO2), lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), and ternary compounds like NCM (LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2) and NCA (LiNi0.84Co0.12Al0.04O2).
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Anode Material
The anode functions as the negative electrode in a lithium-ion battery, typically constructed from graphite or silicon-based materials. During the charging process, lithium ions intercalate, or insert themselves, into the anode material from the electrolyte. Upon discharging, these ions are released back into the electrolyte and migrate to the cathode, generating an electric current.
Essential performance characteristics for the anode include high capacity to accommodate a substantial number of lithium ions, good electrical conductivity to ensure efficient electron flow, and stability during cycling to minimize capacity loss over time.
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Separator
The separator is a porous membrane that physically separates the anode from the cathode while allowing ionic movement. It prevents direct contact between the electrodes, which could lead to short circuits while simultaneously allowing lithium ions to pass through during operation. The separator is typically soaked in electrolyte.
Performance requirements include high porosity (30–50%) to ensure adequate ion transport, mechanical strength to withstand pressure during battery assembly and operation, and thermal stability to prevent melting or failure at elevated temperatures, which can lead to safety hazards.
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Electrolyte — Research Coverage
The electrolyte is a crucial medium that enables the movement of lithium ions between the anode and cathode, typically consisting of a lithium salt dissolved in an organic solvent. It conducts lithium ions while remaining electrically insulating to prevent short circuits between the electrodes, facilitating ionic transport during both charging and discharging processes.
Key performance characteristics for the electrolyte include high ionic conductivity for efficient ion transport, a wide electrochemical stability window to withstand high voltages without decomposition, and compatibility with both electrodes to prevent adverse chemical reactions.
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Golden Dragon Capital Limited provides comprehensive market research reports, financial modelling, and bespoke consulting services to clients seeking an understanding of the global lithium-ion battery supply chain
Our clients and partners include mining and material companies, chemical companies, trading companies, lithium-ion battery component material companies, investment banks, family offices, governments, and universities
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