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


High Purity Indium Chloride (InCl<sub>3</sub>), 99.95% 3N5 - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO 99.95% (3N5) Anhydrous Indium Chloride (InCl3)

£32200 Save £3900
Carbon Nanotube Sponges for Battery and Supercapacitor Research,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO Carbon Nanotube Sponges for Battery and Supercapacitor Research

£13000 Save £1700
Conductive Carbon Cloth (300 mm L x 200 mm W x 0.3 mm T) for Battery and Supercapacitor Research,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO Conductive Carbon Cloth (300 mm L x 200 mm W x 0.33 mm T) for Battery and Supercapacitor Research

£13900 Save £1700
Double Sides Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoO<sub>2</sub>) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research (240mm x 200mm x 128um), 5 sheets/pack - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO Double Sides Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoO2) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research (260mm x 230mm x 94um), 5 sheets/pack

£20000 Save £2500
Double Sides Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO<sub>4</sub>) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research (240mm x 200mm x 148um), 5 sheets/pack - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO Double Sides Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research (260mm x 230mm x 143µm), 5 sheets/pack

£19200 Save £2400
Single Side Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO<sub>4</sub>) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research (240mm x 200mm x 81um), 5 sheets/pack - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO Double Sides Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC532) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research

£22500 Save £2700
Single Side Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO<sub>4</sub>) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research (240mm x 200mm x 81um), 5 sheets/pack - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO Double Sides Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC622) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research

£22500 Save £2700
Single Side Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO<sub>4</sub>) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research (240mm x 200mm x 81um), 5 sheets/pack - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO Double Sides Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC811) Coated Aluminum Foil For Battery Research

£22500 Save £2700
MSE PRO Fluorinated Graphite - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO Fluorinated Graphite, 50g

£19500 Save £2400
High Nickel NCA Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide Cathode Powder 500g, LiNi<sub>0.88</sub>Co<sub>0.09</sub>Al<sub>0.03</sub>O<sub>2</sub>,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO High Nickel NCA Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide Cathode Powder 500g, LiNi0.88Co0.09Al0.03O2

£29800 Save £3600
High Purity (>99.9%) Fullerene-C60, 1g,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO High Purity (>99.9%) Fullerene-C60, 1g

£32200 Save £7900
High Purity Bismuth (III) Fluoride (BiF<sub>3</sub>), 99.99% 4N, 100g - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO High Purity Bismuth (III) Fluoride (BiF3), 99.99% 4N

£13500 Save £1700
High Voltage, High Capacity Lithium Cobalt Oxide LiCoO<sub>2</sub> LCO Cathode Powder 500g,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO High Voltage, High Capacity Lithium Cobalt Oxide LiCoO2 LCO Cathode Powder 500g

£24400 Save £2900
Lithium Cobalt Oxide LiCoO<sub>2</sub> LCO Cathode Powder 500g,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO Lithium Cobalt Oxide LiCoO2 LCO Cathode Powder 500g

£22800 Save £2800
Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO<sub>4</sub> LFP Cathode Powder 500g,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO4 LFP Cathode Powder 500g

£22800 Save £2800
Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LiMn<sub>x</sub>Fe<sub>1-x</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>) LMFP Cathode Powder, 500g - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4) LMFP Cathode Powder, 500g

£24100 Save £4500
Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LiMn<sub>0.7</sub>Fe<sub>0.3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>) LMFP Cathode Powder, 500g - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LiMn0.7Fe0.3PO4) LMFP Cathode Powder, 500g

£24400 Save £4200
Lithium Manganese Oxide LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Spinel Cathode Powder 500g,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO Lithium Manganese Oxide LiMn2O4 Spinel Cathode Powder 500g

£22500 Save £2700
Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide NCA Cathode Powder 500g, LiNi<sub>0.8</sub>Co<sub>0.15</sub>Al<sub>0.05</sub>O<sub>2</sub>,  MSE Supplies

MSE PRO Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide NCA Cathode Powder 500g, LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2

£26500 Save £3300
MSE PRO Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NMC 111 Cathode Powder 500g - MSE Supplies LLC

MSE PRO Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide NMC 111 Cathode Powder 500g, 3um

£22000 Save £2700

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.