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Bernard LESTRIEZ
Les Les rrôôles clles clééss des des polympolymèères dansres dans les les éélectrodeslectrodescomposites de composites de batteriebatterie Li ionLi ion
Colloque du GFP du 18 Mai 2010, Paris
Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel
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The (+) or (The (+) or (--) composite electrode.) composite electrode.
Mixing the Active material withElectron-conductive agent (CB powder) ⇒ e- conductivityLiquid electrolyte within the porosity ⇒ Li+ conductivityPolymeric binder B ⇒ Cohesion and Adhesion
CB/Binder network
AM
AM : 90 %wCB : 5 %wB : 5 %wB : 5 %wPorosity 30–40 %v50-100 µm
LiLi++
LiLi++
LiLi++
Liqu
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lect
rolyte
ee--
ee--
ee--
Curr
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colle
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The different contributions (simulation)The different contributions (simulation)
Srinivasan, V., and Newman, J. 2004, J. Electrochem. Soc.
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Curr
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LiLi++
Sepa
rato
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Liqu
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lect
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LiLi++
LiLi++
LixFePO4 // Li cell
x.LiLi++ + FePO4 + x.ee-- → LixFePO4
2C, 75µm
∑= IRU i
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The different contributions (simulation)The different contributions (simulation)
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Liqu
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ee--
LiLi++
The different contributions (simulation)The different contributions (simulation)
2C, 75µm
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PEO
PVdF-HFP (LiPLIon)PEO/EC+PC
PEO/PVdF-HFP/EC+PC
PEO/PVdF-HFP/EC+PC+LiFSI
PEO
PVdF-HFP (LiPLIon)PEO/EC+PC
PEO/PVdF-HFP/EC+PC
PEO/PVdF-HFP/EC+PC+LiFSI
What is the role of the binder ?What is the role of the binder ?
Lithium Lithium trivanadatetrivanadate ; ; LiTFSILiTFSI ; 2; 2--3.3V; 3.3V; 20°C; 20°C; SwagelokSwagelok test cell, C/5 ratetest cell, C/5 rate
D. Guy, et al., Advanced Materials, 2004.
+ 50%
For a unique AM…
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1. The usual and new binder combinations
2. Role of the binder on the processing
3. Role of the binder on the electronic conductivity
4. Role of the binder on the ionic conductivity
5. Role of the binder on the mechanical properties
6. Role of the binder on the SEI layer
7. Conclusions and Prospects
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1. Binders are polymers1. Binders are polymers
Original (NON-aqueous) BindersPoly(vinylidene fluoride) ⇒ standard industrial binder Li-Ion batteries, < 5 V
Poly(vinylidene fluoride–co-hexafluoropropylene) ⇒ Bellcore technology , < 5 V
Poly(tetra fluoro ethylene) ⇒ wet process for laboratory , < 5 V
Poly(ethylene oxyde) ⇒ dry LMP batteries, < 4 V vs Li°/Li+
Poly(methyl methacrylate) ⇒ gel, < 4.6 V
Dias, F.B., et al., 2000, J. Power Sources. Quatartone, E., et al., 1998, Solid State Ionics. Tarascon, J.M., et al., 1996, Solid State Ionics.
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-40
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20 120 220 320 420 520Température (°C)
Pert
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PVdF-HFP poudre
PEO poudreW
eigh
t loss
%PEO
PVdF-HFPC CH2
COOCH3
CH3 n
-(CH2-CH2-O)n-
-(CH2-CF2)n-
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1. Binders are polymers1. Binders are polymers
A big issue Environment, cost, safety concerns => switch from nonnon--aqueousaqueous to aqueousaqueousprocessing techniques
Drawbacks:• Stability of the AM in water ?
• Water elimination
Aqueous Binders for aqueous processing
NN--methylmethyl--22--pyrrolidonepyrrolidone
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1. Binders are polymers1. Binders are polymers
Styrene-butadiene rubber latex(SBR latex), elastomer (binder).
-(CH2-CH)n-(CH2-CH=CH-CH2)p-
-(CH2-CH)n-
HO-C=O
Polyacrylic acid (PAA), for adhesion strength to the current collector
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), rheological aid
Liquid ElectrolyteCH2
CH2
O
OC=O
CH2
CH2
O
OC=O
CH3
LiPF6
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1. The usual and new binder combinations
2. Role of the binder on the processing
3. Role of the binder on the electronic conductivity
4. Role of the binder on the ionic conductivity
5. Role of the binder on the mechanical properties
6. Role of the binder on the SEI layer
7. Conclusions and Prospects
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ProcessingProcessing
Battery assembly
Calendaring
Drying
Liquid electrolyte
Typical speed for this machine: 5 m / min
Mixing AM+CB+B in a solvent
From CEA
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Instabilities in electrode slurriesInstabilities in electrode slurries
Measurement of settling rate (closed tubes)
Settling
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30 µm
30 µm
Under Shear
At Rest
Instabilities in electrode slurriesInstabilities in electrode slurries
Aggregation SEM (retrodiffusion mode)
Carbon
Active material
15Li, C.C., et al., 2006, J. Electrochem. Soc.
Dispersants for the aqueous processingDispersants for the aqueous processing (6000 g/mol)
Electronic conductivity
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a)
b)
2%m HPMC
1%m CMC
ThickenersThickeners
Porcher et al., J. Electrochem. Soc. 2009
HPMC does not prevent settling
COO-
COO-
COO-
COO-
COO-
COO-
COO-
260 nm
CMC (DS O.7, 250.000 g/mol)
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ThickenersThickeners
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Spe
cific
Cap
acity
(mA
h/g)
Discharge Rate (C)
HPMC2.7mAh.cm-2
CMC3.0mAh.cm-2
Thin0.4mAh.cm-2
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0 200 400 600 800 1000Time (s)
G' &
G'' (
Pa)
G'' CMCG' CMC
G'' HPMC G' HPMC
tf : G’ = G’’
HPMC ⇒ liquid-like
CMC ⇒ solid-like
ThickenersThickeners
Re-structuration of the slurries after constant shear.
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1. The usual and new binder combinations
2. Role of the binder on the processing
3. Role of the binder on the electronic conductivity
4. Role of the binder on the ionic conductivity
5. Role of the binder on the mechanical properties
6. Role of the binder on the SEI layer
7. Conclusions and Prospects
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The electronic conductivityThe electronic conductivity
e- electronic conductivity follows a percolation (ΦC) process
Wired AM particlesWired AM particles
D. Guy et al., 2006, J. Electrochem Soc
Below ΦC
Above ΦC
ΦC
Dependence of ΦC on processing and aspect ratio of the conductive additive.
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The percolation thresholdThe percolation threshold
ΦC dependence role of the binder during the processing.
PEOPEO/PVdF-HFP
PEO/EC+PC
PEO/PVdF-HFP/EC+PC
PEO/PVdF-HFP/EC+PC+LiFSI
PEOPEO/PVdF-HFP
PEO/EC+PC
PEO/PVdF-HFP/EC+PC
PEO/PVdF-HFP/EC+PC+LiFSI
Guy, D., et al., 2006, J. Electrochem. Soc.
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The The tunneling tunneling mechanismmechanism
P. Sheng, Phys. Rev. B 1980. I. Balberg, Carbon, 2002 (thermal fluctuation-induced tunneling model).
D. Guy, et al., 2006, J. Electrochem. Soc.
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Γ (mg of binder / m2 of CB surface)
log σ = log (σCB) - a Γ
ww
CB Binder
Tunnel junctions
Logρ ∝ w ∝ Γ
for Φ > ΦC
Narrow distribution of insulating gaps
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1. The usual and new binder combinations
2. Role of the binder on the processing
3. Role of the binder on the electronic conductivity
4. Role of the binder on the ionic conductivity
5. Role of the binder on the mechanical properties
6. Role of the binder on the SEI layer
7. Conclusions and Prospects
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The ionic conductivityThe ionic conductivity
oc κεκ β=
Li+ ionic conductivity κc
Influence the rate performance
A property difficult to measure.
κ0 bulk conductivity of the liquid electrolyte
ε void volume fraction of the porous electrode filled with electrolyte
β pore tortuosity
Patel, K.K., et al., 2003, J. Power Sources. Doyle, M., et al., 1996, J. Electrochem. Soc. Arora, P., et al., 2000, J. Power Sources. Doyle M., et al., 2003, J. Electrochem. Soc. W. Yu et al., 2006, J. Electrochem. Soc.
70-µm LiFePO4 electrode
18.721.961 M LiPF6 in EC/DME = 3:7
7.243.661 M LiPF6 in EC/DEC = 3:7
κ0mS/cm
ηmPa s
Viscosity and conductivity of
electrolyte at 25°C.
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[(-CH2-CH=CH-CH2-)m-(CH2-CH)n- [(-CH2-CH-C-O-C8H17-)m-(CH2-CH)n-
CNO
Styrene-butadiene copolymer 2-ethylhexyl acrylate-acrylonitrile copolymer
SBR 2EHA-AN
The The wettabilitywettability
Kaneko M., et al., 2007, J. Solid State Electrochem.
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1. The usual and new binder combinations
2. Role of the binder on the electronic conductivity
3. Role of the binder on the ionic conductivity
4. Role of the binder on the processing
5. Role of the binder on the mechanical properties
6. Role of the binder on the SEI layer
7. Conclusions and Prospects
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Mechanical properties: the binder's jobMechanical properties: the binder's job
Adhesion to the current collector
Cohesion of the composite electrode by particle-to-particle bridging
TEM image : Anne-Claire GAILLOT (IMN)
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Modelling ?Modelling ?
Σ = number ofbridging chains
f = forceof the bond
Model of the Mechanical toughness in polymer-based composite materials for aeronautics, automotive… applications:
Strength of composite Strength of interface σ = f Σ
C. Creton (ESPCI), J.F. Gérard (INSA Lyon), L. Léger (Coll. France),
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Role of the binder on the mechanical propertiesRole of the binder on the mechanical properties
W. Porcher., et al. 2010, J. power Sources.
The calendaring
mass of binder per total surface area of the grains
(mg / m²)Σ = number ofbridging chains
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Role of the binder on the mechanical propertiesRole of the binder on the mechanical properties
The assembly
(SEM of fractured surface Particle delamination)
Strain at break is less than 2% with PVdF.
Particle delamination from the PVdF matrix is a mechanism for stress relief.
S. Babinec., et al. J. power Sources, 174 (2007) 508.
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Role of the binder on the mechanical propertiesRole of the binder on the mechanical properties
Yoo, M., et al. 2003, Chem. Mater. Yoo, M., et al. 2004, Chem. Mater. Yoo, M., et al. 2003, Polymer.
Graphite and amorphous carbons negative composite electrode
PVdF F atoms H atoms from graphite ⇒ scrapping load < 1,000gweak hydrogen bonds
PVdF F atoms C atoms from amorphous carbon ⇒ scrapping load > 10,000gsemi-ionic / covalent bonds
The scratch testf = forceof the bond
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1. The usual and new binder combinations
2. Role of the binder on the processing
3. Role of the binder on the electronic conductivity
4. Role of the binder on the ionic conductivity
5. Role of the binder on the mechanical properties
6. Role of the binder on the SEI layer
7. Conclusions and Prospects
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Improvement of efficiency with aqueous bindersImprovement of efficiency with aqueous binders
Graphite in 1 mol dm−3 LiClO4 EC:DMCImprovement of efficiency:
- more uniform covering of graphite grains with Polyacrylate than with PVdF
- COO- groups enhancement of the de-solvation / intercalation of Li+ ions
Komaba S. et al., Electrochem. Solid-State Lett., 2009 ; J. Power Sources, 2009.
SEM after first cycle
Li carbonates
XPS of Graphite before cycling
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1. The usual and new binder combinations
2. Role of the binder on the electronic conductivity
3. Role of the binder on the ionic conductivity
4. Role of the binder on the processing
5. Role of the binder on the mechanical properties
6. Role of the binder on the SEI layer
7. Conclusions and Prospects
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ConclusionConclusion
Polymers for Li-Ion electrodes
- Binder
- Processing aid (dispersant, thickener)
- Participate in the electronic wiring
- Participate in the ionic wiring
- Participate in SEI formation and efficiency
Critical dependence on the nanometer scale,
-Poorly defined !
-Properties of polymers in ultra thin layers are different from the bulk !
-Studies to be done on well defined polymers
⇒Strong need for fundamental research
“TODAY” !TEM image : Philippe MOREAU (IMN)
CF
CBAM
B
Electrolyte
5%w ⇔ 1-2%v
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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
D. Guyomard, J. Gaubicher, P. Moreau, N. Dupré, J-C. Badot, R. Bouchet,
M. Deschamps, J-L. Monfort, A. Nazri, S. Levasseur,
D. Guy, E. Ligneel, W. Porcher, C. Fongy, K. Seid, V. Gaudefroy, P. Mongondry, S. Desaever, D.
Mazouzi
for friendly and fruitful discussions.