Effect of binder viscosity on the rheology of cathode slurries and performance of lithium-ion battery half cells

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate how binder viscosity affects the rheology of cathode slurries and the performance of lithium-ion battery half cells.
• Analyzed various binder viscosities in cathode formulations.
• Assessed rheological properties of cathode slurries.
• Conducted performance testing of lithium-ion battery half cells.
• Findings reveal that optimal binder viscosity significantly enhances slurry performance.
• Improved rheological properties correlate with increased battery half cell performance.