Energy & electrochemical materials · Battery cathodes
NMC 811 lithium-ion cathode
A layered lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide cathode with high nickel content, developed for high specific energy while reducing cobalt intensity relative to earlier NMC chemistries.
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Overview
- Material class
- Energy & electrochemical materials
- Category
- Battery cathodes
- Family
- Battery Active Material
- Product forms
- Not specified
Composition
| Constituent | Min | Max | Typical | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li | 1 | formula basis | ||
| Ni | 0.8 | molar fraction transition metal | ||
| Mn | 0.1 | |||
| Co | 0.1 | |||
| O | 2 |
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Properties and conditions
Engineering properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific capacity | ~180–210 | mAh/g | cell/process dependent |
| Nominal voltage | ~3.6–3.7 | V vs graphite full cell | Representative; verify product form and condition |
| Tap density | ~2.2–2.6 | g/cm³ | Representative; verify product form and condition |
| Thermal stability | lower than LFP | state-of-charge dependent | |
| Cycle life | chemistry/process dependent | cycles | Representative; verify product form and condition |
Conditions
Reference electrode/material state
Composition, particle morphology, state of charge and test protocol must be stated.
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Processing and use
Processing
- Surface coatings, single-crystal particles and electrolyte additives improve stability.
- Moisture exposure and residual lithium compounds affect processing.
Applications
- EV traction batteries
- High-energy cells
- Grid storage
Selection considerations
- High nickel increases energy density but demands tighter thermal and state-of-charge control.
- Cell safety depends on the complete electrode/electrolyte/package system.
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Standards and related materials
Standards and designations
| System | Designation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 | supplier specification |
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Sources and context
Sources
- US DOE critical materials assessmentExisting reference
- EU Critical Raw Materials ActExisting reference
- USGS 2025 critical minerals listExisting reference
- U.S. Department of Energy critical materials programStrategic reference
Confirm the applicable specification, product form and condition before using values for design or procurement.
Supply and sustainability
Lithium, nickel and cobalt supply chains have distinct geographic and ESG exposures; precursor production is concentrated.
Hydrometallurgical and direct-recycling routes can recover nickel, cobalt and lithium; design and collection determine recovery.
Strategic context
High-energy cathode for electric vehicles and stationary storage, with performance and supply-chain trade-offs.
Critical inputs: Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese, Graphite supply chain
Basis: EU Critical Raw Materials Act (2024); USGS 2025 Critical Minerals List; US DOE Critical Materials Assessment (2023)