High-Energy-Density TiO₂-Coated LiNi_0.9Mn_0.05Co_0.05O₂ (NMC 955) as Cathode for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Abstract:

Along with the rapid development of technology in this modern era, batteries have a significant role, used as energy storage devices. Lithium-ion batteries have reliable characteristics as energy sources for electronic devices and electric vehicles. Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) is claimed to be the best cathode for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries. This study aims to analyze the effect of the addition of TiO₂ nanoparticles as a coating material with variations of 1, 3, and 5 wt.% on the morphology and electrochemical performance of LiNi_0.9Mn_0.05Co_0.05O₂ (NMC 955). The coating process with the addition of TiO₂ through ball milling method at a speed of 600 rpm for 1 minute and 1000 rpm for 60 minutes. The results obtained are an increase in particle diameter in the 5 wt.% variation with particle size in the range from 0.1 to 0.5 μm. NMC 955 TiO₂ 1% has the highest specific capacity of 168 mAh g^-1 at 0.5 C. It is indicated that the process of adding TiO₂ coating on NMC 955, can improve the electrochemical performance in terms of specific capacity compared to NMC 955 without TiO₂ coating.

• Periodical: Defect and Diffusion Forum (Volume 444)
• Pages: 171-176
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-2W7Zap
• Online since: October 2025
• Authors: Salamulloh Abdul Hadi, Diah Susanti, Lukman Noerochim*
• Keywords: Cathode, Coating, Lithium-Ion Battery, NMC, TiO₂

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