The main technological development directions for ternary cathode materials: high-nickel trend, medium-nickel high voltage, and quaternary.
For NEVs, high endurance remains the key to replacing fuel vehicles. Therefore, increasing the driving range is one of the important breakthroughs to meet end-use consumer demand and enhance the penetration rate of the NEV market. As a core component, the cathode active materials of lithium batteries have a crucial impact on the key performance indicators of the battery. The energy density of the cathode active materials directly affects the overall performance of the battery, and this energy density is determined by the capacity and voltage of the materials. Currently, the mainstream technological development directions for ternary cathode materials in the market mainly aim to achieve the goal of increasing battery energy density through high-nickel trend, high voltage, and quaternary methods. This article will provide you with a detailed understanding of the principles, advantages, disadvantages, and current development status of these three technologies.


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