A continuous carbon nanotube sheath enables ultrahigh energy density and fast charging in dry-processed thick electrodes
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Here, we demonstrate a scalable dry-electrode fabrication strategy integrating single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) wrapping of LiNi0.8Co0.15Mn0.03Al0.02O2 particles with roll-to-roll solvent-free electrode processing. This approach resolves the inhomogeneity of conductive additives in mechanical dry-mixing and overcomes conventional slurry-casting limitations. The SWCNT sheath, formed via zeta potential modulation, provides a continuous conductive network enabling ultrahigh active material loading (99.7 wt %, including 0.2 wt % SWCNT) and electrode density (∼4.0 g cm−3) with minimal binder (0.3 wt % polytetrafluoroethylene). Microstructural analyses and digital twin simulations confirm enhanced pore connectivity and 2.5-fold higher lithium-ion diffusivity, ensuring uniform ionic and electronic transport even in ultrathick cathodes (>11 mAh cm−2). In full cells with dry-processed graphite anodes, the cathode delivers ∼315 Wh kg−1 and ∼945 Wh L−1, achieves 80% charge in 20 min, and retains ∼80% capacity after 300–700 cycles. These results establish this strategy as a practical route for high-energy, fast-charging next-generation LIBs.

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3D digital twindry electrodefast chargingroll-to-roll processingsingle-walled carbon nanotubevolumetric energy density
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A continuous carbon nanotube sheath enables ultrahigh energy density and fast charging in dry-processed thick electrodes
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Koo, Jin KyoLim, JaejinHa, ChaeyeonKwon, YewonSeo, Jae KwonKim, Hyun-seungLee, Yong MinKim, Young-Jun
DOI
10.1016/j.joule.2026.102392
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2026
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Joule