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Cathode Materials

MSE Supplies provides various cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.


Ampcera Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO<sub>3</sub> (1.5 wt%) coated Single Crystal NMC 622 Cathode Powder, 10g - MSE Supplies LLC

Ampcera Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO3 (1.5 wt%) coated Single Crystal NMC 631 Cathode Powder, 10g

$ 17595
Ampcera Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO<sub>3</sub> (1.5 wt%) coated Single Crystal NMC 622 Cathode Powder, 10g - MSE Supplies LLC

Ampcera Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO3 (1.5 wt%) coated Single Crystal NMC Ni82 Cathode Powder, 10g

$ 18595
Ampcera Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO<sub>3</sub> (1.5 wt%) coated Single Crystal NMC 622 Cathode Powder, 10g - MSE Supplies LLC

Ampcera Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO3 (1.5 wt%) coated Single Crystal NMC Ni90 Cathode Powder, 10g

$ 18595
Lithium Cobalt Oxide LiCoO<sub>2</sub> LCO Cathode Powder 500g,  MSE Supplies

Ampcera® Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO3 (1wt%) coated LCO Cathode Powder, 10g

$ 19900
Ampcera® Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO<sub>3</sub> (1wt%) coated NMC 532 Cathode Powder, 10g - MSE Supplies LLC

Ampcera® Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO3 (1wt%) coated NMC 532 Cathode Powder, 10g

$ 17595
Ampcera® Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO<sub>3</sub> (1wt%) coated NMC 622 Cathode Powder, 10g - MSE Supplies LLC

Ampcera® Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO3 (1wt%) coated NMC 622 Cathode Powder, 10g

$ 17595
Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO<sub>3</sub> (1wt%) coated NMC 811 Cathode Powder 10g,  MSE Supplies

Ampcera® Lithium Niobium Oxide, LiNbO3 (1wt%) coated NMC 811 Cathode Powder, 10g

$ 17595
10g Battery Grade 99% High Purity Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes and 99.9% Carbon Nanofibers (10-15nm, 30-80nm, 100-200nm),  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO 10g Battery Grade 99% High Purity Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes and 99.9% Carbon Nanofibers

$ 10995
10g Mesoporous Carbon for Lithium-Sulfur Battery - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 10g Mesoporous Nano Carbon for Lithium-Sulfur Battery

$ 28595
10g Sodium Vanadium Phosphate [Na<sub>3</sub>V<sub>2</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>] Cathode Material For Sodium Ion Batteries - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 10g Sodium Vanadium Phosphate [Na3V2(PO4)3] Cathode Material For Sodium Ion Batteries

$ 33995
Sulfur-Carbon Composite Cathode Material For High Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, 10g/bag - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 10g Sulfur-Carbon Composite Cathode Material For High Performance Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

$ 28595
1g Ordered Mesoporous Carbon CMK-3 - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 1g Ordered Mesoporous Carbon CMK-3 Nano Powder

$ 16995
3N (99.9%) Na<sub>2/3</sub>(Fe<sub>1/2</sub>Mn<sub>1/2</sub>)O<sub>2</sub> For Sodium Ion Battery, 100g - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 3N (99.9%) Na2/3(Fe1/2Mn1/2)O2 For Sodium Ion Battery, 100g

$ 29595
500g Battery Grade (≥99.5%) Lithium Phosphate (Li<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>) - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 500g Battery Grade (≥99.5%) Lithium Phosphate (Li3PO4)

$ 25995
50g Conductive Acetylene Black Nano Powder for Battery Research,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO 50g Conductive Acetylene Black Nano Powder for Battery Research

$ 7995
50g Ketjenblack EC600JD Conductive Carbon Black for Battery Research - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 50g Ketjenblack EC600JD Conductive Carbon Black for Battery Research

$ 8995
50g, Sodium Nickel Manganese Oxide (NaNi<sub>0.5</sub>Mn<sub>1.5</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) Powder for Sodium Ion Battery Cathode - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 50g Sodium Nickel Manganese Oxide (NaNi0.5Mn1.5O4) Powder for Sodium Ion Battery Cathode

$ 32595
50g SUPER C45 Carbon Black Conductive Additive for Battery Cathode and Anode - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 50g SUPER C45 Carbon Black Conductive Additive for Battery Cathode and Anode

$ 8995
50g SUPER C65 Nano Carbon Black Conductive Additive for Battery Cathode and Anode,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO 50g SUPER C65 Nano Carbon Black Conductive Additive for Battery Cathode and Anode

$ 8995
50g Super P Conductive Carbon Black For Lithium Ion Battery,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO 50g Super P Conductive Carbon Black For Lithium Ion Battery

$ 8995

What are Cathode Materials?

Cathode materials are specialized substances used in manufacturing batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries, and play a fundamental role in defining their performance and characteristics. These materials generally comprise lithium metal oxide structures like nickel, cobalt, and manganese. Lithium ions move between the cathode and anode during the battery's discharge cycle, generating an electric current. The specific battery cathode chosen directly influences the battery's energy density, voltage, thermal stability, safety, and life cycle.

For instance:

  • Lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) is known for its high energy density.
  • Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) is prized for its excellent thermal stability and safety.
  • Lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) balances energy density, power density, and stability.

The cathode material is pivotal, shaping the efficiency and applicability of the battery in different contexts like electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics.

Cathode Materials Applications

Given their diverse properties, cathode materials have multiple applications across various sectors.

  • Electric Vehicles (EVs): High-energy cathode materials such as lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA) and lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) optimize battery performance for increased driving range and life span.
  • Energy Storage Systems: Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), with its superior thermal stability and safety, is preferred for stationary energy storage, backing up renewable power generation.
  • Portable Electronics: Lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2), characterized by its high energy density, promotes extended use and compact design in compact devices like smartphones, laptops, and power tools.

Selecting the right cathode material in each application maximizes efficiency, longevity, and safety.

The Benefits of Cathode Materials

Cathode materials offer critical advantages to battery technology:

  • Energy Density: Materials like lithium cobalt oxide provide high energy density, enabling longer device operation and EV range.
  • Thermal Stability: Lithium iron phosphate ensures safer operation due to its superior thermal stability.
  • Durability: Substances like lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide contribute to longer battery life.
  • Efficiency: Select cathode materials can improve charge-discharge efficiency, optimizing energy use in applications ranging from personal electronics to large-scale energy storage.

Cathode materials enhance battery performance across various devices and systems.

Order Cathode Materials from MSE Supplies

MSE Supplies offers the best selection of top-quality battery cathode material at the lowest prices. Request a quote or place your order today. Contact us online with any questions, or call (520) 789-6673. Our expert staff is ready to answer your questions or assist with you with customization requests.