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鋰離子二次電池正極材料技術趨勢及市場展望(至2035年)<2024> Technology Trend and Market Outlook for Cathode Materials of Lithium-ion Secondary Batteries (~2035) |
鋰離子二次電池市場正在從小型 IT 應用轉向更加關注電動車 (EV) 和儲能系統 (ESS) 市場。電動車中安裝的鋰離子二次電池的需求正在迅速增加,推動了該應用中使用的正極材料市場的成長。
在鋰離子二次電池中發揮重要供鋰作用的正極材料包括LiCoO2 (LCO)、LiO2 (NCM)、Li(Ni1-x+yCoxAly)O2 (NCA)、尖晶石結構LiMn2O4 (LMO)和其他層狀結構材料。近年來,在中國電動車市場規模擴大的推動下,磷酸鐵鋰(LFP)正極材料因其成本效益而受到青睞,也引起了業界的廣泛關注。
LCO因其優異的物理和電化學性能以及高能量密度而常被用作移動IT設備中的正極材料,但鈷的高成本是其主要缺點。另一方面,LMOs具有成本效益且具有良好的熱穩定性,但它們具有可逆容量低和高溫下壽命短等限制。
NCM可達到高放電容量,鎳含量為80%以上,放電容量可達約200mAh/g。韓國正極材料製造商近十年來積極研究高容量鎳基正極材料,NCM、NCMA等先進衍生性商品已成為市場主流。
LFP 具有價格實惠的鐵基成分,使其具有成本效益和競爭力。近年來隨著鈷、鎳等三元材料原料價格的上漲,磷酸鐵鋰的成本優勢更為明顯。 LMFP(錳摻雜磷酸鐵鋰)新技術解決了磷酸鐵鋰的局限性,並已被CATL、比亞迪、國軒等中國主要製造商採用並商業化。自2020年9月以來,磷酸鐵鋰電池在中國電動車市場的佔有率已超過NCM(鎳鈷錳)和NCA(鎳鈷鋁)三元電池,從2020年的17%增長到2022年的36 %。特斯拉、大眾、福特和 Stellantis 等全球汽車製造商也正在探索磷酸鐵鋰電池的潛力。
高壓中鎳 (HV Mid-Ni) NCM 最初由 Umicore 商業化,但由於材料破裂和電池壽命縮短等問題,隨著高鎳替代品的興起而不再受歡迎。然而,隨著單晶負極材料的進步和電池技術的改進,高壓中鎳三元材料重新成為磷酸鐵鋰的有力競爭對手。使用高鎳材料的韓國企業正在考慮擴大在該領域的投資。
正極材料是鋰離子二次電池四大主要零件(正極、負極、電解液、隔膜)之一,約佔總成本的30%~40%。因此,為了實現大規模鋰離子二次電池的商業化,必須在提高正極性能的同時降低成本。全球範圍內,有超過200家正極材料製造商,約有100至150家公司正在積極生產正極材料。日本約20~30家企業,韓國約15~30家企業,中國等地區約100~150家企業。比利時跨國公司優美科 (Umicore) 在這一領域也很引人注目。此外,全球約有150家公司供應正極材料的原料和前驅物。
本報告針對全球鋰離子二次電池正極材料市場進行調查分析,提供各類正極材料的最新技術趨勢,並著重於富鎳三元材料。
The lithium-ion secondary battery market is shifting from small IT applications toward a more substantial focus on electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) markets. Demand for lithium-ion batteries in EVs is rapidly increasing, driving growth in the market for cathode materials used in these applications.
Cathode materials, which play a crucial role in supplying lithium in lithium-ion secondary batteries, include layered structure materials such as LiCoO2 (LCO), Li(Ni1-x+yCoxMny)O2 (NCM), Li(Ni1-x+yCoxAly)O2 (NCA), and spinel-structured LiMn2O4 (LMO). Recently, LiFePO4 (LFP) cathode materials, favored for their cost efficiency and driven by China's EV market expansion, have also gained substantial industry attention.
Due to its superior physical and electrochemical properties and high energy density, LCO is often used as a cathode material for mobile IT devices, though the high cost of cobalt is a significant drawback. LMO, on the other hand, is cost-effective and has excellent thermal stability, though it has limitations such as lower reversible capacity and reduced lifespan at high temperatures.
NCM, which enables high discharge capacity, can reach approximately 200 mAh/g with nickel content over 80%. South Korean cathode material companies have been actively researching high-capacity Ni-based cathode materials over the past decade, making NCM and advanced derivatives like NCMA mainstream in the market.
LFP, with its affordable iron-based composition, has gained a competitive edge in cost-efficiency. With the recent surge in prices of raw materials like cobalt and nickel for ternary materials, LFP's cost advantage has become more pronounced. A novel technology, LMFP (LFP with added manganese), addresses the limitations of LFP and has been adopted by major Chinese manufacturers like CATL, BYD, and Gotion for commercialization. LFP batteries surpassed the share of NCM (nickel, cobalt, manganese) and NCA (nickel, cobalt, aluminum) ternary batteries in China's EV market after September 2020, growing from 17% in 2020 to 36% in 2022. Global automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen, Ford, and Stellantis are also exploring the potential of LFP batteries.
High Voltage Mid-Nickel (HV Mid-Ni) NCM, initially commercialized by Umicore, fell out of favor with the rise of high-nickel alternatives due to issues such as material cracking and reduced battery life. However, with advancements in single-crystal anode materials and improved battery technologies, HV Mid-Ni NCM is re-emerging as a viable competitor to LFP. South Korean companies that use high-nickel materials are considering expanding their investment in this area.
Cathode materials, one of the four primary components (cathode, anode, electrolyte, separator) of lithium-ion secondary batteries, account for approximately 30-40% of the overall cost. Thus, to commercialize large-scale lithium-ion batteries, improving cathode performance while reducing costs is essential. Globally, there are over 200 cathode material manufacturers, with around 100 to 150 actively engaged in production. Japan has around 20-30 companies, Korea around 15-30, and China and other regions around 100-150. Umicore, a multinational company in Belgium, is also notable in the sector. Additionally, there are approximately 150 companies worldwide that supply raw materials and precursors for cathode materials.
The global cathode materials market is dominated by companies in China, Japan, and Korea. Chinese companies have emerged as leaders, leveraging domestic demand and the growth of major Chinese battery makers, while Japanese firms rely on advanced precursor technologies to compete. Korean companies face intense price competition from Chinese suppliers and technological competition with Japanese firms.
This report provides insights into the latest technical trends across various cathode material types, with a focus on Ni-rich NCM. It also explores cobalt-free cathode technologies and single-particle cathode developments. Additionally, chapters are dedicated to emerging technologies for LFP and LMFP cathodes, high-voltage cathode technologies, and their manufacturing processes.