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Dong L, Luo D, Zhang B, Li Y, Yang T, Lei Z, Zhang X, Liu Y, Yang C, Chen Z. All-Fluorinated Electrolyte Engineering Enables Practical Wide-Temperature-Range Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:18729-18742. [PMID: 38951993 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c06231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
Abstract
The development of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) is severely hindered owing to the limited temperature window of the electrolyte, which renders uncontrolled side reactions, unstable electrolyte/electrode interface (EEI) formation, and sluggish desolvation kinetics for wide temperature operation condition. Herein, we developed an all-fluorinated electrolyte composed of lithium bis(trifluoromethane sulfonyl)imide, hexafluorobenzene (HFB), and fluoroethylene carbonate, which effectively regulates solvation structure toward a wide temperature of 160 °C (-50 to 110 °C). The introduction of thermostable HFB induces the generation of EEI with a high LiF ratio of 93%, which results in an inhibited side reaction and gas generation on EEI and enhanced interfacial ion transfer at extreme temperatures. Therefore, an unparalleled capacity retention of 88.3% after 400 cycles at 90 °C and an improved cycling performance at -50 °C can be achieved. Meanwhile, the practical 1.3 Ah-level pouch cell delivers high energy density of 307.13 Wh kg-1 at 60 °C and 277.99 Wh kg-1 at -30 °C after 50 cycles under lean E/C ratio of 2.7 g/Ah and low N/P ratio of 1.2. This work not only offers a viable strategy for wide-temperature-range electrolyte design but also promotes the practicalization of LMBs.
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- Liwei Dong
- MOE Engineering Research Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Carbon Neutrality in Cold Regions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Carbon Neutrality in Cold Regions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Carbon Neutrality in Cold Regions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, and Center for Composite Materials and Structures, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- MOE Engineering Research Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Carbon Neutrality in Cold Regions, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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Song Z, Li W, Gao Z, Chen Y, Wang D, Chen S. Bio-Inspired Electrodes with Rational Spatiotemporal Management for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2400405. [PMID: 38682479 PMCID: PMC11267303 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the predominant energy storage power source. However, the urgent issues of enhancing electrochemical performance, prolonging lifetime, preventing thermal runaway-caused fires, and intelligent application are obstacles to their applications. Herein, bio-inspired electrodes owning spatiotemporal management of self-healing, fast ion transport, fire-extinguishing, thermoresponsive switching, recycling, and flexibility are overviewed comprehensively, showing great promising potentials in practical application due to the significantly enhanced durability and thermal safety of LIBs. Taking advantage of the self-healing core-shell structures, binders, capsules, or liquid metal alloys, these electrodes can maintain the mechanical integrity during the lithiation-delithiation cycling. After the incorporation of fire-extinguishing binders, current collectors, or capsules, flame retardants can be released spatiotemporally during thermal runaway to ensure safety. Thermoresponsive switching electrodes are also constructed though adding thermally responsive components, which can rapidly switch LIB off under abnormal conditions and resume their functions quickly when normal operating conditions return. Finally, the challenges of bio-inspired electrode designs are presented to optimize the spatiotemporal management of LIBs. It is anticipated that the proposed electrodes with spatiotemporal management will not only promote industrial application, but also strengthen the fundamental research of bionics in energy storage.
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- Zelai Song
- College of Automotive EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130022China
- National Key Laboratory of Automotive Chassis Integration and BionicJilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- College of Automotive EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130022China
- National Key Laboratory of Automotive Chassis Integration and BionicJilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- College of Automotive EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130022China
- National Key Laboratory of Automotive Chassis Integration and BionicJilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and NanosafetyNational Center for Nanoscience and TechnologyBeijing100190China
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- General Research and Development InstituteChina FAW Corporation LimitedChangchun130013China
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- College of Automotive EngineeringJilin UniversityChangchun130022China
- National Key Laboratory of Automotive Chassis Integration and BionicJilin UniversityChangchun130022China
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Zhou X, Zhou Y, Yu L, Qi L, Oh KS, Hu P, Lee SY, Chen C. Gel polymer electrolytes for rechargeable batteries toward wide-temperature applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:5291-5337. [PMID: 38634467 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00551h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Rechargeable batteries, typically represented by lithium-ion batteries, have taken a huge leap in energy density over the last two decades. However, they still face material/chemical challenges in ensuring safety and long service life at temperatures beyond the optimum range, primarily due to the chemical/electrochemical instabilities of conventional liquid electrolytes against aggressive electrode reactions and temperature variation. In this regard, a gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) with its liquid components immobilized and stabilized by a solid matrix, capable of retaining almost all the advantageous natures of the liquid electrolytes and circumventing the interfacial issues that exist in the all-solid-state electrolytes, is of great significance to realize rechargeable batteries with extended working temperature range. We begin this review with the main challenges faced in the development of GPEs, based on extensive literature research and our practical experience. Then, a significant section is dedicated to the requirements and design principles of GPEs for wide-temperature applications, with special attention paid to the feasibility, cost, and environmental impact. Next, the research progress of GPEs is thoroughly reviewed according to the strategies applied. In the end, we outline some prospects of GPEs related to innovations in material sciences, advanced characterizations, artificial intelligence, and environmental impact analysis, hoping to spark new research activities that ultimately bring us a step closer to realizing wide-temperature rechargeable batteries.
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- Xiaoyan Zhou
- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Biomass-Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology Key Laboratory, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China.
- School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China.
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Biomass-Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology Key Laboratory, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China.
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Biomass-Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology Key Laboratory, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China.
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Biomass-Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology Key Laboratory, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Science, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Biomass-Resource Chemistry and Environmental Biotechnology Key Laboratory, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, P. R. China.
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Ma M, Zhu Z, Yang D, Qie L, Huang Z, Huang Y. Electrolyte Regulation in Stabilizing the Interface of a Cobalt-Free Layered Cathode for 4.8 V High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38422353 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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The cobalt-free layered oxide cathode of LiNi0.65Mn0.35O2 is promising for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, under high-voltage conditions, severe side reactions between the Co-free cathode and electrolyte, as well as grain boundary cracks and pulverization of particles, hinder its practical applications. Herein, an electrolyte regulation strategy is proposed by adding fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) and LiPO2F2 as electrolyte additives in carbonate-based electrolytes to address the above issues. As a result, a homogeneous and dense organic-inorganic hybrid cathode electrolyte interface (CEI) film is formed on the cathode surface. The CEI film consists of C-F, LiF, Li2CO3, and LixPOyFz species, which is proven to be highly conductive and effective in suppressing structure damage and alleviating the interfacial reactions between the cathode and electrolyte. With such a CEI film, the interfacial stability of the Co-free cathode and the high-voltage cycling performance of Li||LiNi0.65Mn0.35O2 are greatly improved. A reversible capacity of 155.1 mAh g-1 and a capacity retention of 81.3% over 150 cycles are attained at a 4.8 V charge cutoff voltage with the tamed electrolyte, whereas the cell without the additives only retains 76.1% capacity retention. Therefore, our work demonstrates the synergistic effect of FEC and LiPO2F2 in stabilizing the interface of Co-free cathode materials and provides an alternative strategy for the electrolyte design of high-voltage LIBs.
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- Mingyuan Ma
- Institute of New Energy Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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Tian F, Pang Z, Hu S, Zhang X, Wang F, Nie W, Xia X, Li G, Hsu HY, Xu Q, Zou X, Ji L, Lu X. Recent Advances in Electrochemical-Based Silicon Production Technologies with Reduced Carbon Emission. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2023; 6:0142. [PMID: 37214200 PMCID: PMC10194053 DOI: 10.34133/research.0142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Sustainable and low-carbon-emission silicon production is currently one of the main focuses for the metallurgical and materials science communities. Electrochemistry, considered a promising strategy, has been explored to produce silicon due to prominent advantages: (a) high electricity utilization efficiency; (b) low-cost silica as a raw material; and (c) tunable morphologies and structures, including films, nanowires, and nanotubes. This review begins with a summary of early research on the extraction of silicon by electrochemistry. Emphasis has been placed on the electro-deoxidation and dissolution-electrodeposition of silica in chloride molten salts since the 21st century, including the basic reaction mechanisms, the fabrication of photoactive Si films for solar cells, the design and production of nano-Si and various silicon components for energy conversion, as well as storage applications. Besides, the feasibility of silicon electrodeposition in room-temperature ionic liquids and its unique opportunities are evaluated. On this basis, the challenges and future research directions for silicon electrochemical production strategies are proposed and discussed, which are essential to achieve large-scale sustainable production of silicon by electrochemistry.
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- Feng Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System,
School of Microelectronics,Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Energy and Environment, Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- State Key Laboratory of ASIC and System,
School of Microelectronics,Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai 200433, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel & Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced Ferrometallurgy & School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
- Center for Hydrogen Metallurgy Technology,
Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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