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Xu J, Koverga V, Phan A, Min Li A, Zhang N, Baek M, Jayawardana C, Lucht BL, Ngo AT, Wang C. Revealing the Anion-Solvent Interaction for Ultralow Temperature Lithium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2306462. [PMID: 38013502 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202306462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
Abstract
Anion solvation in electrolytes can largely change the electrochemical performance of the electrolytes, yet has been rarely investigated. Herein, three anions of bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (TFSI), bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (FSI), and derived asymmetric (fluorosulfonyl)(trifluoro-methanesulfonyl)imide (FTFSI) are systematically examined in a weakly Li+ cation solvating solvent of bis(3-fluoropropyl)ether (BFPE). In-situ liquid secondary ion mass spectrometry demonstrates that FTFSI- and FSI- anions are associated with BFPE solvent, while weak TFSI- /BFPE cluster signals are detected. Molecular modeling further reveals that the anion-solvent interaction is accompanied by the formation of H-bonding-like interactions. Anion solvation enhances the Li+ cation transfer number and reduces the organic component in solid electrolyte interphase, which enhances the Li plating/stripping Coulombic efficiency at a low temperature of -30 °C from 42.4% in TFSI-based electrolytes to 98.7% in 1.5 m LiFTFSI and 97.9% in LiFSI-BFPE electrolytes. The anion-solvent interactions, especially asymmetric anion solvation also accelerate the Li+ desolvation kinetics. The 1.5 m LiFTFSI-BFPE electrolyte with strong anion-solvent interaction enables LiNi0.8 Mn0.1 Co0.1 O2 (NMC811)||Li (20 µm) full cell with stable cyclability even under -40 °C, retaining over 92% of initial capacity (115 mAh g-1 , after 100 cycles). The anion-solvent interactions insights allow to rational design the electrolyte for lithium metal batteries and beyond to achieve high performance.
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- Jijian Xu
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60608, USA
- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, 02881, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, 02881, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60608, USA
- Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL, 60439, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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Wan H, Xu J, Wang C. Designing electrolytes and interphases for high-energy lithium batteries. Nat Rev Chem 2024; 8:30-44. [PMID: 38097662 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-023-00557-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
High-energy and stable lithium-ion batteries are desired for next-generation electric devices and vehicles. To achieve their development, the formation of stable interfaces on high-capacity anodes and high-voltage cathodes is crucial. However, such interphases in certain commercialized Li-ion batteries are not stable. Due to internal stresses during operation, cracks are formed in the interphase and electrodes; the presence of such cracks allows for the formation of Li dendrites and new interphases, resulting in a decay of the energy capacity. In this Review, we highlight electrolyte design strategies to form LiF-rich interphases in different battery systems. In aqueous electrolytes, the hydrophobic LiF can extend the electrochemical stability window of aqueous electrolytes. In organic liquid electrolytes, the highly lithiophobic LiF can suppress Li dendrite formation and growth. Electrolyte design aimed at forming LiF-rich interphases has substantially advanced high-energy aqueous and non-aqueous Li-ion batteries. The electrolyte and interphase design principles discussed here are also applicable to solid-state batteries, as a strategy to achieve long cycle life under low stack pressure, as well as to construct other metal batteries.
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- Hongli Wan
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
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Shi J, Xu C, Lai J, Li Z, Zhang Y, Liu Y, Ding K, Cai YP, Shang R, Zheng Q. An Amphiphilic Molecule-Regulated Core-Shell-Solvation Electrolyte for Li-Metal Batteries at Ultra-Low Temperature. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202218151. [PMID: 36727590 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202218151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Lithium metal batteries hold great promise for promoting energy density and operating at low temperatures, yet they still suffer from insufficient Li compatibility and slow kinetic, especially at ultra-low temperatures. Herein, we rationally design and synthesize a new amphiphilic solvent, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-3-methoxypropane, for use in battery electrolytes. The lithiophilic segment is readily to solvate Li+ to induce self-assembly of the electrolyte solution to form a peculiar core-shell-solvation structure. Such unique solvation structure not only largely improves the ionic conductivity to allow fast Li+ transport and lower the desolvation energy to enable facile desolvation, but also leads to the formation of a highly robust and conductive inorganic SEI. The resulting electrolyte demonstrates high Li efficiency and superior cycling stability from room temperature to -40 °C at high current densities. Meanwhile, anode-free high-voltage cell retains 87 % capacity after 100 cycles.
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- Junkai Shi
- School of Chemistry, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, South China Normal University (SCNU), 55 West Zhongsan Rd., Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Environmental Theoretical Chemistry, South China Normal University (SCNU), 55 West Zhongsan Rd., Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, South China Normal University (SCNU), 55 West Zhongsan Rd., Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, South China Normal University (SCNU), 55 West Zhongsan Rd., Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, South China Normal University (SCNU), 55 West Zhongsan Rd., Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, South China Normal University (SCNU), 55 West Zhongsan Rd., Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, South China Normal University (SCNU), 55 West Zhongsan Rd., Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Chemistry, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, South China Normal University (SCNU), 55 West Zhongsan Rd., Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Tokyo, 113-8654, Japan
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- School of Chemistry, Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage, South China Normal University (SCNU), 55 West Zhongsan Rd., Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Chen S, Zhu W, Tan L, Ruan D, Fan J, Chen Y, Meng X, Nian Q, Zhao X, Jiang J, Wang Z, Jiao S, Wu X, Ren X. Strongly Solvating Ether Electrolytes for High-Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:13155-13164. [PMID: 36857304 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Ethers are promising electrolytes for lithium (Li) metal batteries (LMBs) because of their unique stability with Li metal. Although intensive research on designing anion-enriched electrolyte solvation structures has greatly improved their electrochemical stabilities, ether electrolytes are approaching an anodic bottleneck. Herein, we reveal the strong correlation between electrolyte solvation structure and oxidation stability. In contrast to previous designs of weakly solvating solvents for enhanced anion reactivities, the triglyme (G3)-based electrolyte with the largest Li+ solvation energy among different linear ethers demonstrates greatly improved stability on Ni-rich cathodes under an ultrahigh voltage of 4.7 V (93% capacity retention after 100 cycles). Ether electrolytes with a stronger Li+ solvating ability could greatly suppress deleterious oxidation side reactions by decreasing the lifetime of free labile ether molecules. This study provides critical insights into the dynamics of the solvation structure and its significant influence on the interfacial stability for future development of high-efficiency electrolytes for high-energy-density LMBs.
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- Shunqiang Chen
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Physics, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China
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Wang L, Ren N, Yao Y, Yang H, Jiang W, He Z, Jiang Y, Jiao S, Song L, Wu X, Wu ZS, Yu Y. Designing Solid Electrolyte Interfaces towards Homogeneous Na Deposition: Theoretical Guidelines for Electrolyte Additives and Superior High-Rate Cycling Stability. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202214372. [PMID: 36480194 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202214372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Metallic Na is a promising metal anode for large-scale energy storage. Nevertheless, unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and uncontrollable Na dendrite growth lead to disastrous short circuit and poor cycle life. Through phase field and ab initio molecular dynamics simulation, we first predict that the sodium bromide (NaBr) with the lowest Na ion diffusion energy barrier among sodium halogen compounds (NaX, X=F, Cl, Br, I) is the ideal SEI composition to induce the spherical Na deposition for suppressing dendrite growth. Then, 1,2-dibromobenzene (1,2-DBB) additive is introduced into the common fluoroethylene carbonate-based carbonate electrolyte (the corresponding SEI has high mechanical stability) to construct a desirable NaBr-rich stable SEI layer. When the Na||Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 cell utilizes the electrolyte with 1,2-DBB additive, an extraordinary capacity retention of 94 % is achieved after 2000 cycles at a high rate of 10 C. This study provides a design philosophy for dendrite-free Na metal anode and can be expanded to other metal anodes.
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- Lifeng Wang
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Jiujiang DeFu Technology Co. Ltd, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, 332000, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230029, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China.,Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China.,Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 457 Zhongshan Road, Dalian, 116023, China
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Yao N, Sun SY, Chen X, Zhang XQ, Shen X, Fu ZH, Zhang R, Zhang Q. The Anionic Chemistry in Regulating the Reductive Stability of Electrolytes for Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202210859. [PMID: 36314987 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202210859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Advanced electrolyte design is essential for building high-energy-density lithium (Li) batteries, and introducing anions into the Li+ solvation sheaths has been widely demonstrated as a promising strategy. However, a fundamental understanding of the critical role of anions in such electrolytes is very lacking. Herein, the anionic chemistry in regulating the electrolyte structure and stability is probed by combining computational and experimental approaches. Based on a comprehensive analysis of the lowest unoccupied molecular orbitals, the solvents and anions in Li+ solvation sheaths exhibit enhanced and decreased reductive stability compared with free counterparts, respectively, which agrees with both calculated and experimental results of reduction potentials. Accordingly, new strategies are proposed to build stable electrolytes based on the established anionic chemistry. This work unveils the mysterious anionic chemistry in regulating the structure-function relationship of electrolytes and contributes to a rational design of advanced electrolytes for practical Li metal batteries.
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- Nan Yao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Advanced Research Institute for Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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- Advanced Research Institute for Multidisciplinary Science, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Yao N, Sun S, Chen X, Zhang X, Shen X, Fu Z, Zhang R, Zhang Q. The Anionic Chemistry in Regulating the Reductive Stability of Electrolytes for Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202210859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Nan Yao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Advanced Research Institute for Multidisciplinary Science Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Advanced Research Institute for Multidisciplinary Science Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering Beijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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Sun S, Kim G, Lee D, Park E, Myeong S, Son B, Lee K, Jang M, Paik U, Song T. Modulating SEI formation via tuning the solvation sheath for lithium metal batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2022; 58:9834-9837. [PMID: 35975752 DOI: 10.1039/d2cc03364j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The solvation sheath of Li+-glyme was modulated to enhance Li+-TFSI- association by adopting a highly polar solvent, especially water molecules, which affects the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer composition. By the Li+-TFSI- association, a TFSI- anion-derived SEI layer is formed on the Li metal anode, resulting in higher Li metal anode efficiency.
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- Seho Sun
- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- IP Department, CTO, LG Energy Solution, Daejeon, 34122, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Future Technology Research Center, LG Chem, Seoul, 07796, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Advanced Automotive Battery Development Center, LG Energy Solution, Daejeon, 34122, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Energy Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Republic of Korea.
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Zhou X, Zhang Q, Zhu Z, Cai Y, Li H, Li F. Anion-Reinforced Solvation for a Gradient Inorganic-Rich Interphase Enables High-Rate and Stable Sodium Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202205045. [PMID: 35533111 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202205045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
Metallic Na is a promising anode for rechargeable batteries, however, it is plagued by an unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and Na dendrites. Herein, a robust anion-derived SEI is constructed on Na anode in a high-concentration 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME) based electrolyte with a cosolvent hydrofluoroether, which effectively restrains Na dendrite growth. The hydrofluoroether can tune the solvation configuration of the electrolyte from three-dimensional network aggregates to solvent-cation-anion clusters, enabling more anions to enter and reinforce the inner solvation sheath and their stepwise decomposition. The gradient inorganic-rich SEI leads to a reduced energy barrier of Na+ migration and enhanced interfacial kinetics. These render the Na||Na3 V2 (PO4 )3 battery with an excellent rate capability of 79.9 mAh g-1 at 24 C and a high capacity retention of 94.2 % after 6000 cycles at 2 C. This highlights the modulation of the electrode-electrolyte interphase chemistry for advanced batteries.
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- Xunzhu Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry, Ministry of Education), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China.,Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Tianjin, 300192, China
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Liu Q, Meng T, Yu L, Guo S, Hu Y, Liu Z, Hu X. Interface Engineering to Boost Thermal Safety of Microsized Silicon Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. SMALL METHODS 2022; 6:e2200380. [PMID: 35652156 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202200380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Battery safety is vital to the application of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), especially for high energy density cells applied in electric vehicles. As an anode material with high theoretical capacity and natural abundance, Si has received extensive attention for LIBs. However, it suffers from severe electrode pulverization during cycling due to large volume changes and an unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), resulting in accelerated capacity fading and even safety hazards. Therefore, safe and long-term cycling of Si-based anodes, especially under high-temperature cycling, is highly challenging for state-of-the-art high-energy LIBs. The thermal behavior of SEI is crucial for a high safety battery as the decomposition of SEI is the first step in thermal runaway. Here, highly reversible and thermotolerant microsized Si anodes for safe LIBs are demonstrated. Comprehensive electrochemical/mechanical/thermochemical behaviors of the SEI are systematically investigated. The rational design of robust SEI endows the Si-based cells with long-term durability at elevated temperatures and superior thermal safety. This work paves the way for designing industrial-scale, low-cost, microsized Si anodes with applications in next-generation LIBs with high energy densities and high safety.
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- Qing Liu
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, China
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Zhou X, Zhang Q, Zhu Z, Cai Y, Li H, Li F. Anion‐Reinforced Solvation for a Gradient Inorganic‐Rich Interphase Enables High‐Rate and Stable Sodium Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202205045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Xunzhu Zhou
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry Ministry of Education) Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST) College of Chemistry Nankai University Tianjin 300071 China
- Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations Tianjin 300192 China
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Yao N, Chen X, Fu ZH, Zhang Q. Applying Classical, Ab Initio, and Machine-Learning Molecular Dynamics Simulations to the Liquid Electrolyte for Rechargeable Batteries. Chem Rev 2022; 122:10970-11021. [PMID: 35576674 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
Rechargeable batteries have become indispensable implements in our daily life and are considered a promising technology to construct sustainable energy systems in the future. The liquid electrolyte is one of the most important parts of a battery and is extremely critical in stabilizing the electrode-electrolyte interfaces and constructing safe and long-life-span batteries. Tremendous efforts have been devoted to developing new electrolyte solvents, salts, additives, and recipes, where molecular dynamics (MD) simulations play an increasingly important role in exploring electrolyte structures, physicochemical properties such as ionic conductivity, and interfacial reaction mechanisms. This review affords an overview of applying MD simulations in the study of liquid electrolytes for rechargeable batteries. First, the fundamentals and recent theoretical progress in three-class MD simulations are summarized, including classical, ab initio, and machine-learning MD simulations (section 2). Next, the application of MD simulations to the exploration of liquid electrolytes, including probing bulk and interfacial structures (section 3), deriving macroscopic properties such as ionic conductivity and dielectric constant of electrolytes (section 4), and revealing the electrode-electrolyte interfacial reaction mechanisms (section 5), are sequentially presented. Finally, a general conclusion and an insightful perspective on current challenges and future directions in applying MD simulations to liquid electrolytes are provided. Machine-learning technologies are highlighted to figure out these challenging issues facing MD simulations and electrolyte research and promote the rational design of advanced electrolytes for next-generation rechargeable batteries.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nan Yao
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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