WHAT is Pre-Lithiation Technology?
Problem:
Consumed lithium during cell cycles reduces capacity, cycle life, and energy density.
Solution:
Pre-lithiation supplements consumed lithium ions to enhance cell performance.
- Adding LFO to the LFP cathode mix can extend cycle life.
- During the first charge, 6-15% lithium is lost from the cathode to form SEI on the anode.
- Pre-lithiation replenishes this lost lithium, improving cycle life.
WHAT is the Working Principle of Pre-Lithiation Technology?
Compensation:
Increases active lithium content to compensate for losses during SEI formation in the first cycle.
Sustained Release:
Excess active lithium in the anode is gradually released, enhancing cycle life.
Comparisons between Traditional Lithium Battery Cells and Cells with Pre-Lithiation Technology
Cycle Life at 1C and 0.5C Charge/Discharge:
- Traditional: 70% SOH at 5000 cycles with 1C and at 7000 cycles with 0.5C.
- Pre-lithiated: 70% SOH at 9000 cycles with 1C and at 12000 cycles with 0.5C.
Long-Term Life:
- Traditional: 60% SOH at 10-15 years.
- Pre-llthiated: 62% SOH at 20 years.
Working Conditions:
- Traditional: face life-limited challenges.
- Pre-lithiated: have a full margin, performing better.