Nanophosphate

 

About: 

  • This cell chemistry aims to overcome the shortcomings of conventional cells such as non-uniform discharge rate, chemical stability, high cycling rates and number of charge-discharge cycles
  • Was developed at MIT, USA

Technology Description 

  • The name 'Nanophosphate' comes from the nano phosphate material which replaces the conventional phosphates 
  • Results in better conductivity and more uniform discharge rate
  • The cathode is coated with nanoparticles
  • The nanoparticles range in size from one-tenth of a micron in diameter to several microns
  • Overcomes the slow reaction rate of conventional phosphates due to this structure, the chemical reactions increase the cathode surface area with the electrolyte, which allows for faster lithium insertion resulting in greater power

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