Co increases low-temperature capacities, and cycle life of superlattice alloy.
Co deteriorates high-temperature voltage stand and high-temperature performance.
Alloy with 4.7 at% Co shows good balance among main battery requirements.
Failure of Co-free superlattice alloy was due to the pulverization of the cathode.
Pulverization, oxidation and shortage are failure modes for Co-containing alloys.