The
current technologically advancing society requires the development
of economically profitable and efficient electrode fabrication routes
for lithium ion cells. Binders play an important role in deciding
the performance parameters, viz., energy density, rate capability,
and cycle life of lithium ion cells. The present review provides a
practical guide for the development of aqueous binder based cathodes
for lithium ion (Li-ion) cells. In this review, we first discuss the
need for aqueous binders in the production of electrodes, particularly
for cathodes in Li-ion cells, summarize the challenges in the fabrication
of aqueous binder based cathodes, and then highlight the recent developments
in aqueous binder based cathodes, targeting to provide a stepping
stone for the development of aqueous binder based cathodes with improved
sustainability and enhanced electrochemical performance. Aqueous binders
for different generations of cathode materials are reviewed in detail
with special emphasis given to commercially employed cathode materials.