A research team led by Professors Li Wang, Yude Wang, and Xiangming He has published a comprehensive review in Nano-Micro Letters on recent advances in cathode binder design for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This work highlights the overlooked but critical role of binders in ensuring long cycling stability, safety, and sustainable development of LIBs, with a particular focus on LiFePO 4 (LFP) and transition-metal oxide cathodes.
Why Cathode Binders Matter
Design Strategies for Next-Generation Binders
Mechanistic Insights
Performance Highlights
Future Outlook
Cathode binder research is evolving from incremental optimization to multifunctional integration, with growing recognition of its decisive role in LIB performance and sustainability. Future directions include:
By linking molecular-level design principles with device-level requirements, this review provides a roadmap for binder innovation, highlighting how low-cost yet high-impact advances in binder chemistry can enable safe, efficient, and sustainable next-generation lithium-ion batteries.
Nano-Micro Letters
News article
Tackling Challenges and Exploring Opportunities in Cathode Binder Innovation
21-Jul-2025