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Lithium titanate (LTO)

A titanate anode instead of graphite gives extremely long cycle life, very fast charging and safety, at the cost of low voltage and energy density.

LTO cells replace the graphite anode with lithium titanium oxide. Toshiba's SCiB cells have a nominal voltage of 2.3–2.4 V and keep at least 70% of capacity after 20,000 charge/discharge cycles at 3C and 25 °C.1

The same catalogue cites charging to about 80% in 6 minutes and repeated cycling at -30 °C. In an internal short circuit the LTO anode layer becomes highly resistive, limiting the current that could cause fire.1

Key figures

Nominal cell voltage
2.3–2.4 V1
Volumetric energy density
202 Wh/L (23 Ah cell)1
Cycle life
≥ 70% capacity after 20,000 cycles (3C, 25 °C)1
Fast charge
about 80% in 6 minutes1

Strengths

  • Exceptional cycle life and fast charging1
  • Charges at -30 °C1

Limitations

  • Low cell voltage (2.3–2.4 V) means low energy density1

Sources

  1. SCiB rechargeable battery – product catalogue – Toshiba