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Lee J, Zhao C, Wang C, Chen A, Sun X, Amine K, Xu GL. Bridging the gap between academic research and industrial development in advanced all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:5264-5290. [PMID: 38619389 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00439b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
Abstract
The energy storage and vehicle industries are heavily investing in advancing all-solid-state batteries to overcome critical limitations in existing liquid electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries, specifically focusing on mitigating fire hazards and improving energy density. All-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs), featuring earth-abundant sulfur cathodes, high-capacity metallic lithium anodes, and non-flammable solid electrolytes, hold significant promise. Despite these appealing advantages, persistent challenges like sluggish sulfur redox kinetics, lithium metal failure, solid electrolyte degradation, and manufacturing complexities hinder their practical use. To facilitate the transition of these technologies to an industrial scale, bridging the gap between fundamental scientific research and applied R&D activities is crucial. Our review will address the inherent challenges in cell chemistries within ASSLSBs, explore advanced characterization techniques, and delve into innovative cell structure designs. Furthermore, we will provide an overview of the recent trends in R&D and investment activities from both academia and industry. Building on the fundamental understandings and significant progress that has been made thus far, our objective is to motivate the battery community to advance ASSLSBs in a practical direction and propel the industrialized process.
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- Jieun Lee
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA.
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA.
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R. China
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- Laurel Heights Secondary School, 650 Laurelwood Dr, Waterloo, ON, N2V 2V1, Canada
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R. China
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA.
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA.
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Paste R, Chen YT, Borde K, Dhage A, Sun SS, Lin HC, Chu CW. A-LLTO Nanoparticles Embedded Composite Solid Polymer Electrolyte for Room Temperature Operational Li-metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2311382. [PMID: 38698599 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Solid-state batteries (SSBs) have the potential to revolutionize the current energy storage sector. A significant portion of the current development of electric vehicles and the electrification of various appliances relies on Lithium (Li)-ion batteries. However, future energy demands will require the development of stronger and more reliable batteries. This report presents a novel solid state electrolyte (SSE) composed of a self-healing composite solid polymer electrolyte (CSPE) matrix and aluminum-doped (Li0.33La0.56)1.005Ti0.99Al0.01O3 (A-LLTO) nanofillers. The CSPE contains Jeffamine ED-2003 monomer, Benzene-1,3,5-tricarbaldehyde (BTC) crosslinker dissolved in a 1:1 ratio of Dimethylformamide (DMF) to LiPF6, and a certain amount (x) of A-LLTO nanofillers (x = 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5%). A CSPE containing x-amount of A-LLTO fillers (referred to as CAL-x%) demonstrates excellent ion-conducting properties and stable battery performance. The CAL-10% demonstrates 1.1 × 10-3 S cm-1 of ionic conductivity at room temperature (RT). A-LLTO nanofillers dispersed uniformly within the polymer matrix form a percolation network, which is believed to improve ionic conductivity and the diffusion of Li+ ions. The CR-2032 cell, consisting of LiFePO4 (LFP)║CAL-10%║Li, at RT offers an initial discharge capacity of ≈165 mAh g-1 at 0.1C rate for 120 cycles with 98.85% coulombic efficiency (C.E.).
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- Rohan Paste
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan (ROC)
- Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Road, Nangang, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan (ROC)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan (ROC)
- Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Road, Nangang, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan (ROC)
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- Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Road, Nangang, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan (ROC)
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- Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Road, Nangang, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan (ROC)
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- Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Road, Nangang, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan (ROC)
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- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan (ROC)
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- Research Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, No. 128, Sec. 2, Academia Road, Nangang, Taipei, 11529, Taiwan (ROC)
- College of Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, 33302, Taiwan (ROC)
- Center for Green Technology, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan City, 33302, Taiwan (ROC)
- Department of Photonics, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan (ROC)
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Vareda JP, Fonseca AC, Ribeiro ACF, Pontinha ADR. Silica-Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Composite Aerogel: A Promising Electrolyte for Solid-State Sodium Batteries. Gels 2024; 10:293. [PMID: 38786210 PMCID: PMC11120664 DOI: 10.3390/gels10050293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The transition from fossil fuels is in part limited by our inability to store energy at different scales. Batteries are therefore in high demand, and we need them to store more energy, be more reliable, durable and have less social and environmental impact. Silica-poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) composite aerogels doped with sodium perchlorate were synthesized as novel electrolytes for potential application in solid-state sodium batteries. The aerogels, synthesized by one-pot synthesis, are light (up to 214 kg m-3), porous (~85%), exhibit reduced shrinkage on drying (up to 12%) and a typical silica aerogel microstructure. The formation of a silica network and the presence of PVA and sodium perchlorate in the composite were confirmed by FTIR and TGA. The XRD analysis also shows that a predominantly amorphous structure is obtained, as crystalline phases of polymer and salt are present in a very reduced amount. The effects of increasing polymer and sodium salt concentrations on the ionic conductivity, assessed via electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, were studied. At a PVA concentration of 15% (w/w silica precursors), the sodium conduction improved significantly up to (1.1 ± 0.3) × 10-5 S cm-1. Thus, this novel material has promising properties for the envisaged application.
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- João Pedro Vareda
- University of Coimbra, CERES, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CEMMPRE, ARISE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Rua Sílvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal;
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- University of Coimbra, ISISE, ARISE, Department of Civil Engineering, Rua Luís Reis Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal;
- SeaPower, Associação Para o Desenvolvimento da Economia do Mar, Rua Das Acácias, Nº 40A, Parque Industrial da Figueira Da Foz, 3090-380 Figueira Da Foz, Portugal
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Porat Z. Electrochemical Characterization of Diffusion in Polymeric vs. Monomeric Solvents. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4472. [PMID: 38674055 PMCID: PMC11050219 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Polymer electrolyte was used as a medium for testing the performance of microband electrodes under conditions of linear diffusion. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and chronoamperometry (CA) experiments were performed in a highly viscous medium, where diffusion rates are much slower than in fluid solutions. The log i vs. log v (CV) or log i vs. log t (CA) relationships with the current equation confirmed the existence of such conditions, yielding slope values that were lower than the expected 0.5. This could indicate an impure linear diffusion profile, i.e., some contribution from radial diffusion (edge effects). However, the desired value of 0.5 was obtained when performing these tests in monomeric solvents of similar viscosities, such as glycerol or propylene glycol. These results led to the conclusion that the current equations, which are based on Fick's laws, may not be applicable for polymer electrolytes, where various obstructions to free diffusion result in a more complicated process than for monomeric solvents.
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- Ze’ev Porat
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be’er-Shava 8410501, Israel;
- Department of Chemistry, Nuclear Research Center-Negev, P.O. Box 9001, Be’er-Sheva 8419000, Israel
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Wang C, Zhang X, Sun X, Zhang Y, Wang Q, Sun J. Aliphatic Hyperbranched Polycarbonates Solid Polymer Electrolytes with High Li-Ion Transference Number for Lithium Metal Batteries. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300645. [PMID: 38227948 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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In this work, hyperbranched polycarbonate-poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based solid polymer electrolytes (HBPC-SEs) are successfully synthesized via a straightforward organo-catalyzed "A1"+"B2"-ring-opening polymerization approach. The temperature-dependent ionic conductivity of HBPC-SEs, composed of different polycarbonate linkages and various LiTFSI concentrations, is investigated. The results demonstrate that HBPC-SE with an ether-carbonate alternating structure exhibits superior ionic conductivity, attributed to the solubility of Li salts in the polymer matrix and the mobility of the polymer segments. The HBPC1-SE with 30 wt% LiTFSI presents the highest ionic conductivities of 2.15 × 10-5, 1.78 × 10-4, and 6.07 × 10-4 Scm-1 at 30, 60, and 80 °C, respectively. Compared to traditional PEO-based electrolytes, the incorporation of polycarbonate segments significantly enhances the electrochemical stability window (5 V) and Li+ transference number (0.53) of HBPC-SEs. Furthermore, the LiFePO4/HBPC1-SE-3/Li cell exhibits exceptional rate capability and long-cycling performance, maintaining a discharge capacity of 130 mAh g-1 at 0.5C with a capacity retention of 95% after 300 cycles.
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- Chengliang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Address: Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Address: Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Address: Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Address: Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Address: Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, CN-266042, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics, Ministry of Education, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Address: Zhengzhou Rd. 53, Qingdao, CN-266042, China
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Tian R, Jia J, Zhai M, Wei Y, Feng X, Li R, Zhang J, Gao Y. Design advanced lithium metal anode materials in high energy density lithium batteries. Heliyon 2024; 10:e27181. [PMID: 38449603 PMCID: PMC10915576 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
Abstract
Nowadays, the ongoing electrical vehicles and energy storage devices give a great demand of high-energy-density lithium battery. The commercial graphite anode has been reached the limit of the theoretical capacity. Herein, we introduce lithium metal anode to demonstrate the promising anode which can replace graphite. Lithium metal has a high theoretical capacity and the lowest electrochemical potential. Hence, using lithium metal as the anode material of lithium batteries can reach the limit of energy and power density of lithium batteries. However, lithium metal has huge flaw such as unstable SEI layer, volume change and dendrites formation. Therefore, we give a review of the lithium metal anode on its issues and introduce the existing research to overcome these. Besides, we give the perspective that the engineering problems also restrict the commercial use of lithium metal. This review provides the reasonable method to enhance the lithium metal performance and give the development direction for the subsequent research.
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- Ran Tian
- Fujian Nanping Nanfu Battery co., ltd, Nanping, Fujian, 353000, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- College of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Hebei, 063210, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Hebei, 063210, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Hebei, 063210, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Hebei, 063210, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Hebei, 063210, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Hebei, 063210, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Brazing Filler Metals and Technology, Zhengzhou Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering Co., Ltd. Zhengzhou,450001, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, North China University of Science and Technology, Hebei, 063210, China
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Liu Y, Li T, Guo Q, Gao L, Yin S, Li S. Simulation of Nanofiltration Mass Transfer for Magnesium and Lithium Separation in Salt Lakes. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:12219-12227. [PMID: 38497007 PMCID: PMC10938585 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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A mass transfer model to predict the transport processes of magnesium and lithium ions through porous media in salt lakes has been proposed, which is a combination of the extended Nernst-Planck equation and Donnan effect, accounting for ion diffusion, electromigration, and convection within membrane pores. First, the morphological structure, thickness, surface roughness, and hydrophilicity of the membrane were characterized as fixed parameters, indicating that the surface of the nanofiltration membrane is smooth with low roughness and strong hydrophilicity, resulting in a lower desalination rate but higher water flux. Subsequently, numerical calculations based on the model were conducted to establish a reasonable transport equation for predicting the concentration and retention rate of the main magnesium and lithium ions. When compared with the experimental results, a deviation of less than 5.5% is obtained, confirming the accuracy of the model in describing ion mass transfer. Finally, computational fluid dynamics techniques were employed to simulate the model equations in both the feed and permeate subdomains, demonstrating that the flow characteristics align with reality. Thus, the established transport model exhibits higher predictive accuracy for NF ion separation than one-dimensional models.
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- Yueyu Liu
- Faculty of Metallurgical
and Energy Engineering, Kunming University
of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical
and Energy Engineering, Kunming University
of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical
and Energy Engineering, Kunming University
of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical
and Energy Engineering, Kunming University
of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical
and Energy Engineering, Kunming University
of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgical
and Energy Engineering, Kunming University
of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650093, China
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Silva DF, Melo ALP, Uchôa AFC, Pereira GMA, Alves AEF, Vasconcellos MC, Xavier-Júnior FH, Passos MF. Biomedical Approach of Nanotechnology and Biological Risks: A Mini-Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16719. [PMID: 38069043 PMCID: PMC10706257 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Nanotechnology has played a prominent role in biomedical engineering, offering innovative approaches to numerous treatments. Notable advances have been observed in the development of medical devices, contributing to the advancement of modern medicine. This article briefly discusses key applications of nanotechnology in tissue engineering, controlled drug release systems, biosensors and monitoring, and imaging and diagnosis. The particular emphasis on this theme will result in a better understanding, selection, and technical approach to nanomaterials for biomedical purposes, including biological risks, security, and biocompatibility criteria.
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- Debora F. Silva
- Technological Development Group in Biopolymers and Biomaterials from the Amazon, Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Para, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil;
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- Technological Development Group in Biopolymers and Biomaterials from the Amazon, Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Para, Belem 66075-110, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory (BioTecFarm), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil; (A.F.C.U.); (F.H.X.-J.)
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory (BioTecFarm), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil; (A.F.C.U.); (F.H.X.-J.)
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- Post-Graduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil;
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- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory (BioTecFarm), Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil; (A.F.C.U.); (F.H.X.-J.)
- Post-Graduate Program in Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Products, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil;
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- Technological Development Group in Biopolymers and Biomaterials from the Amazon, Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Para, Ananindeua 67130-660, Brazil;
- Technological Development Group in Biopolymers and Biomaterials from the Amazon, Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Federal University of Para, Belem 66075-110, Brazil
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Yoon DI, Mulay N, Baltazar J, Cao DK, Perez V, Nelson Weker J, Lee MH, Miller RD, Oh D, Lee SJJ. Softening of PEO-LiTFSI/LLZTO Composite Polymer Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries under Cyclic Compression. ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS 2023; 6:9400-9408. [PMID: 37779902 PMCID: PMC10538521 DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.3c01357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
Abstract
Composite polymer electrolytes (CPEs) strike an effective balance between ionic conductivity and mechanical flexibility for lithium-ion solid-state batteries. Long-term performance, however, is limited by capacity fading after hundreds of charge and discharge cycles. The causes of performance degradation include multiple contributing factors such as dendrite formation, physicochemical changes in electrolytes, and structural remodeling of porous electrodes. Among the many factors that contribute to performance degradation, the effect of stress specifically on the composite electrolyte is not well understood. This study examines the mechanical changes in a poly(ethylene oxide) electrolyte with bis(trifluoromethane) sulfonimide. Two different sizes of Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 particles (500 nm and 5 μm) are compared to evaluate the effect of the surface-to-volume ratio of the ion-conducting fillers within the composite. Cyclic compression was applied to mimic stress cycling in the electrolyte, which would be caused by asymmetric volume changes that occur during charging and discharging cycles. The electrolytes exhibited fatigue softening, whereby the compressive modulus gradually decreased with an increase in the number of cycles. When the electrolyte was tested for 500 cycles at 30% compressive strain, the compressive modulus of the electrolyte was reduced to approximately 80% of the modulus before cycling. While the extent of softening was similar regardless of particle size, CPEs with 500 nm particles exhibited a significant reduction in ionic conductivity after cyclic compression (1.4 × 10-7 ± 2.3 × 10-8 vs 1.1 × 10-7 ± 2.0 × 10-8 S/cm, mean ± standard deviation, n = 4), whereas there was no significant change in ionic conductivity for CPEs with 5 μm particles. These observations -performed deliberately in the absence of charge-discharge cycles -show that repetitive mechanical stresses can play a significant role in altering the performance of CPEs, thereby revealing another possible mechanism for performance degradation in all-solid-state batteries.
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- Dan-il Yoon
- Department
of Chemical and Materials Engineering, San
Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, California 95192-0082, United States
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, San Jose State
University, One Washington
Square, San Jose, California 95192-0087, United
States
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, San Jose State
University, One Washington
Square, San Jose, California 95192-0087, United
States
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, San Jose State
University, One Washington
Square, San Jose, California 95192-0087, United
States
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- Department
of Chemical and Materials Engineering, San
Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, California 95192-0082, United States
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- Stanford
Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource, SLAC
National Accelerator Laboratory, 2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo
Park, California 94025, United States
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, University of
California, Merced, 5200 Lake Road, Merced, California 95340, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford
University, 496 Lomita
Mall, Stanford, California 94305, United States
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- Department
of Chemical and Materials Engineering, San
Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, California 95192-0082, United States
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, San Jose State
University, One Washington
Square, San Jose, California 95192-0087, United
States
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Desoky MMH, Caldera F, Brunella V, Ferrero R, Hoti G, Trotta F. Cyclodextrins for Lithium Batteries Applications. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5540. [PMID: 37629831 PMCID: PMC10456351 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Due to their high energy and power density, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have gained popularity in response to the demand for effective energy storage solutions. The importance of the electrode architecture in determining battery performance highlights the demand for optimization. By developing useful organic polymers, cyclodextrin architectures have been investigated to improve the performance of Li-based batteries. The macrocyclic oligosaccharides known as cyclodextrins (CDs) have relatively hydrophobic cavities that can enclose other molecules. There are many industries where this "host-guest" relationship has been found useful. The hydrogen bonding and suitable inner cavity diameter of CD have led to its selection as a lithium-ion diffusion channel. CDs have also been used as solid electrolytes for solid-state batteries and as separators and binders to ensure adhesion between electrode components. This review gives a general overview of CD-based materials and how they are used in battery components, highlighting their advantages.
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- Mohamed M. H. Desoky
- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (F.C.); (V.B.); (R.F.); (G.H.)
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Torino, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy; (F.C.); (V.B.); (R.F.); (G.H.)
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