In Situ Surface Reconstruction via Lithium Residue Regulation for Direct Recycling of Ni-Rich Cathodes.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Surface stability is crucial for the long cycling performance of Ni-rich cathodes, as it dictates and governs side reactions, preserves crystal integrity, and mitigates capacity degradation during cycling. For spent Ni-rich cathodes targeted for one-step direct recycling, constructing a robust and stable surface is particularly challenging because prior cycling induces severe structural and morphological degradation. Here, we introduce an in situ surface reconstruction strategy that converts surface lithium residues into a protective layer via a direct liquid-phase coating with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP). During the process, residual lithium remaining after the hydrothermal relithiation is removed, while a conformal lithium phosphate (Li<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub>, LPO) layer is formed to act as both a chemical barrier and a structural stabilizer. This dual function enhances cycling stability and rate capability in regenerated cathodes, and the approach is applicable to various Ni-rich compositions including spent LiNi<sub>0.6</sub>Co<sub>0.2</sub>Mn<sub>0.2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NCM622) and scrap LiNi<sub>0.866</sub>Mn<sub>0.066</sub>Co<sub>0.05</sub>Al<sub>0.018</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NCMA). Its scalability and compositional versatility make it a promising route for sustainable regeneration of high-performance cathode materials.