Cell Chemistry Development
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- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/lithium-cobalt-oxide
- https://offgridtech.org/tech-updates-online/2021/lithium-iron-phosphate-batteries-pros-and-cons/
- https://www.grepow.com/blog/lithium-iron-phosphate-vs-lithium-cobalt-oxide-battery-monday.html
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0921344922000520
- https://globaledge.msu.edu/blog/post/57136/congos-cobalt-controversy
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S LCO Strength
Energy density
Weight
Rate capability LFP Strength
Safety
Cycle Life (1500-2000 Cycles)
Abundance of iron
W LCO Weakness
Cycle life (500 cycles)
Safety
Low discharge current
Cost (*2022) LFP Weakness
Weight
Energy density
Low temperature performance
Power
Cost (*2022)
O LCO Opportunity
VR headsets
Compact, portable drones
Small portable electronics LFP Opportunity
Low/mid-range/entry -level EVs
e-Bus, e-Bicycle
Stationary storage
Cost sensitive applications
Industry: Cell Chemistry Development Source: LCO Overview, LFP Pros and Cons, LCO vs LFP, LCO Life Cycle, Congo’s Cobalt Controversy,
T LCO Threat
Increasing material cost
Geopolitical risk (DRC)
Regulations on cobalt mining LFP Threat
NMC/high-voltage LNMO
Na-ion battery
Regulations on energy density
Increasing material cost
Volta Foundation
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