In-depth! Detailed explanation of lithium-ion battery formation technology Lithium-ion battery production requires formation to achieve electrode wetting and full activation of electrode materials. During the first charge, as lithium ions are embedded in the negative electrode, the electrolyte components undergo a reduction reaction at the negative electrode to form a stable solid electrolyte interface film (SEI film) to prevent irreversible consumption of electrolyte and lithium ions in subsequent cycles. Therefore, this technology is of extraordinary significance to battery performance. The effect of formation directly affects the subsequent performance of lithium-ion batteries, including storage performance, cycle life, rate performance and safety. This article focuses on the technical parameters/methods of formation and its impact on battery performance.
Why do electrodes crack during lithium battery coating? How to solve it? 1. Detailed reasons for the cracking of the pole piece 1. Slurry problem The slurry viscosity is not suitable: - Viscosity is too high: The slurry has poor fluidity, making it difficult to spread evenly during coating and prone to cracking. - Viscosity is too low: The slurry tends to flow, resulting in uneven coating thickness and cracking after drying. Uneven slurry dispersion: - Active materials, conductive agents and binders are not fully dispersed, resulting in local stress concentration. - Agglomerated particles exist in the slurry, forming weak points during coating.