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Li2DHBN (3,4-Dihydroxybenzonitrile Dilithium Salt, >99.9%) Powder as Cathode Pre-Lithiation Additive for Lithium-Ion Battery, 10-50 g/bottle, CLIBCPLALiDHBN

Li2DHBN (3,4-Dihydroxybenzonitrile Dilithium Salt, >99.9%) Powder as Cathode Pre-Lithiation Additive for Lithium-Ion Battery, 10-50 g/bottle, CLIBCPLALiDHBN

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In Stock SKU: CLIBCPLALiDHBN10
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Li₂DHBN (3,4-dihydroxybenzonitrile dilithium salt) is an organic sacrificial cathode pre-lithiation additive designed to compensate for the initial irreversible capacity loss (ICL) in high-capacity anode systems, such as silicon-graphite (Si/C) and hard carbon. 

During the initial formation charge of the battery, Li2DHBN undergoes an irreversible two-electron oxidative delithiation, converting into an ortho-quinone derivative (DOBN) while releasing extra Li+ ions into the electrolyte:

The key advantages of the Li2DHBN powder are shown below: (1) Low Oxidation Potential: Because Li2DHBN fully extracts lithium between 3.0 and 3.3 V vs. Li/Li}^+, the donor reaction finishes before standard positive electrode materials (e.g., LiFePO4 at 3.45 V or LiNi{1-x-y}{MnxCoyO2 around 3.7\}4.2 V) undergo major structural changes. (2) Suppressed Gas Evolution: Unlike carboxylate/oxalate-based organic additives (Li2C2O4, Li2CO3, or dilithium squarate) that decompose into copious amounts of CO2 and CO gas, Li2DHBN transforms into a condensed quinoid solid (DOBN), minimizing internal cell pressure and degassing steps. (3) Slurry Compatibility & Handling: Being an air-stable organic salt, it is far less reactive to ambient moisture than alkali metal powders (e.g., stabilized lithium metal powder / SLMP) or nitrides (Li3N), making it compatible with standard non-aqueous cathode slurry casting (NMP/PVDF).

Part Number

CLIBCPLALiDHBN (C-LIB-CPLA-LiDHBN)


Chemical Formula/Structure

C7H3Li2NO2

Appearance
White powder
Purity
>99.9% (Battery Grade)
Molar Mass
146.99 g/mol
Package Size 10 g, 20 g, and 50 g/bottle


Notes: Please try to store the Li2DHBN powder in a dry place (glovebox is the best option). 

References

  1. J. Lai, et al. A prelithiation pathway with high-release efficiency and self-enhanced interface chemistry to achieve stable Li-ion full cells, Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, 522, 168233
  2. P. Jeżowski, et al., Safe and recyclable lithium-ion capacitors using sacrificial organic lithium salt, Nature Communications, 2018, 17, 167–173. 

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