Determining Sulfur and Carbon in Li-NMC Battery Materials

Carbon determination in lithium nickel manganese cobalt (Li-NMC) cathode materials is critical because carbon content directly influences electrical conductivity and overall battery performance. In addition, emerging battery technologies leverage improved sulfur utilization when Li-NMC is used as an additive, making accurate sulfur determination in the base material an essential quality control parameter. Accurate determination of carbon and sulfur is essential for optimizing battery performance and supporting quality control in advanced lithium-ion battery production.