The effect of different binders on electrochemical properties of LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 cathode material in lithium ion batteries

► Three type of binders CMC, PVDF, and alginate were investigated for LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 (NMC). ► The electrode using CMC as a binder shows the best high rate capability. ► The electrode using CMC as a binder shows the lowest apparent activation energy. ► CMC could be the next generation cheap and green binder for NMC materials.