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Battery Cathode Material Analysis

Pre-validate cathode materials like LiFePO4, NMC811, LiCoO2, and custom compositions before committing to expensive synthesis. Get instant analysis of material cost, thermodynamic stability, and supply chain risk.

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Why Pre-Screen Cathode Materials?

Synthesizing a new cathode material can take weeks and cost thousands of dollars in researcher time and materials. Matproof helps you eliminate non-viable candidates before you step into the lab.

Common Cathode Materials We Analyze

  • LiFePO4 (LFP) - Low cost, excellent safety, moderate energy density
  • LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) - High energy density, reduced cobalt
  • LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 (NMC622) - Balanced performance and stability
  • LiCoO2 (LCO) - High energy, used in consumer electronics
  • LiMn2O4 (LMO) - Low cost spinel, good power capability
  • LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 (LNMO) - High voltage spinel for next-gen batteries

What Analysis Do You Get?

  1. Cost per kg - Based on USGS 2025 commodity prices for constituent elements
  2. Thermodynamic Stability - Energy above hull from DFT calculations, indicating synthesizability
  3. Supply Chain Risk - Flags for critical materials (Li, Co, Ni, rare earths)
  4. Synthesis Methods - Recommended approaches (solid-state, sol-gel, co-precipitation)

Frequently Asked Questions

What cathode materials can Matproof analyze?

Matproof can analyze any cathode material formula including LiFePO4 (LFP), LiNixMnyCozO2 (NMC variants like NMC811, NMC622, NMC532), LiCoO2 (LCO), LiMn2O4 (LMO), LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 (LNMO), and novel compositions you design.

How accurate is the stability prediction for cathode materials?

Our stability predictions use DFT-calculated energy above hull values from Materials Project, OQMD, and AFLOW databases. Materials with E_hull < 25 meV/atom are typically synthesizable. We cross-reference multiple databases to improve confidence.

Can I compare different cathode chemistries?

Yes! You can analyze multiple formulas and compare their cost per kg, stability scores, and supply chain risks side-by-side. This helps identify the best cathode candidate for your specific requirements.

Does Matproof consider cobalt supply chain risks?

Absolutely. Cobalt is flagged as a critical material due to supply concentration in the DRC. Our supply chain risk assessment highlights any cathode containing Co, Li, Ni, or other critical elements on EU/US lists.

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