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Zhang Y, Song Y, Liu J. Chemical Cross-linked Electrode-Electrolyte Interface Boosting the Structural Integrity of High Nickel Cathode Materials. Small 2024; 20:e2307227. [PMID: 37939297 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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High nickel cathode material LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2 (NCM) (x ≥ 0.6) has represented the most critical material in virtue of outstanding specific capacity and low self-discharge. However, the high surface alkalinity and detrimental interfacial stability lead to the parasitic reaction and a series of phase deterioration. Herein, in situ cross-linking binder molecular chains with a 3D network structure to construct a stable and robust electrode-electrolyte interface, which can maintain the structural integrity and restrain side reactions is designed. Simultaneously, the cross-linked polymer can form stable hydrogen bonds with the pristine binder, greatly enhancing the bonding property. More importantly, the functional groups contained in the cross-linked co-polymers can chemically anchor transition metals, effectively preventing the dissolution of transition metals. Theoretical calculations confirm the feasibility and advancement of the anchoring mechanism, driving excellent structural stability and inhibition of the NiO impurity phase. This work provides a practical strategy to realize the high stability of cathode materials.
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- Yang Zhang
- National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory of Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Education Ministry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- National Special Superfine Powder Engineering Research Center, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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Fang W, Wen Z, Wang F, Chen L, Zhang Y, Zhang N, Liu X, Chen G. Triple-function eutectic solvent additive for high performance lithium metal batteries. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024:S2095-9273(24)00078-1. [PMID: 38423878 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2024.02.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Rational carbonate electrolyte chemistry is critical for the development of high-voltage lithium metal batteries (LMBs). However, the implementation of traditional carbonate electrolyte is greatly hindered by the generation of an unstable electrode interphase and corrosive by-product (HF). Herein, we propose a triple-function eutectic solvent additive of N-methylacetamide (NmAc) with LiNO3 to enhance the stability and compatibility of carbonate electrolyte. Firstly, the addition of NmAc significantly improves the solubility of LiNO3 in carbonate electrolyte by forming an eutectic pair, which regulates the Li+ solvation structure and leads to dense and homogenous Li plating. Secondly, the hydrolysis of acidic PF5 is effectively alleviated due to the strong complexation of NmAc with PF5, thus reducing the generation of corrosive HF. In addition, the optimized cathode electrolyte interphase layer decreases the structural degradation and transition metal dissolution. Consequently, Li||LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM622) cells with the designed electrolyte deliver superior long-term cycle reversibility and excellent rate capability. This study unveils the rationale for incorporating eutectic solvent additives within carbonate electrolytes, which significantly contribute to the advancement of their practical application for high-voltage LMBs.
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- Wenqiang Fang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- Zhongyuan Critical Metals Laboratory, School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Electronic Packaging and Advanced Functional Materials of Hunan Province, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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Park S, Kim S, Lee JA, Ue M, Choi NS. Liquid electrolyte chemistries for solid electrolyte interphase construction on silicon and lithium-metal anodes. Chem Sci 2023; 14:9996-10024. [PMID: 37772127 PMCID: PMC10530773 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc03514j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Next-generation battery development necessitates the coevolution of liquid electrolyte and electrode chemistries, as their erroneous combinations lead to battery failure. In this regard, priority should be given to the alleviation of the volumetric stress experienced by silicon and lithium-metal anodes during cycling and the mitigation of other problems hindering their commercialization. This review summarizes the advances in sacrificial compound-based volumetric stress-adaptable interfacial engineering, which has primarily driven the development of liquid electrolytes for high-performance lithium batteries. Besides, we discuss how the regulation of lithium-ion solvation structures helps expand the range of electrolyte formulations and thus enhance the quality of solid electrolyte interphases (SEIs), improve lithium-ion desolvation kinetics, and realize longer-lasting SEIs on high-capacity anodes. The presented insights are expected to inspire the design and synthesis of next-generation electrolyte materials and accelerate the development of advanced electrode materials for industrial battery applications.
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- Sewon Park
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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- Research Organization for Nano & Life Innovation, Waseda University 513 Waseda-tsurumaki-cho Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 162-0041 Japan
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon 34141 Republic of Korea
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Song C, Moon H, Baek K, Shin C, Lee K, Kang SJ, Choi NS. Acid- and Gas-Scavenging Electrolyte Additive Improving the Electrochemical Reversibility of Ni-Rich Cathodes in Li-Ion Batteries. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:22157-22166. [PMID: 37126475 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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In view of their high theoretical capacities, nickel-rich layered oxides are promising cathode materials for high-energy Li-ion batteries. However, the practical applications of these oxides are hindered by transition metal dissolution, microcracking, and gas/reactive compound formation due to the undesired reactions of residual lithium species. Herein, we show that the interfacial degradation of the LiNi0.9CoxMnyAlzO2 (NCMA, x + y + z = 0.1) cathode and the graphite (Gr) anode of a representative Li-ion battery by HF can be hindered by supplementing the electrolyte with tert-butyldimethylsilyl glycidyl ether (tBS-GE). The silyl ether moiety of tBS-GE scavenges HF and PF5, thus stabilizing the interfacial layers on both electrodes, while the epoxide moiety reacts with CO2 released by the parasitic reaction between HF and Li2CO3 on the NCMA surface to afford cyclic carbonates and thus suppresses battery swelling. NCMA/Gr full cells fabricated by supplementing the baseline electrolyte with 0.1 wt % tBS-GE feature an increased capacity retention of 85.5% and deliver a high discharge capacity of 162.9 mAh/g after 500 cycles at 1 C and 25 °C. Thus, our results reveal that the molecular aspect-based design of electrolyte additives can be efficiently used to eliminate reactive species and gas components from Li-ion batteries and increase their performance.
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- Chaeeun Song
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- LG Energy Solution, 188 Munji-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34122, Republic of Korea
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- LG Energy Solution, 188 Munji-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34122, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy Engineering, School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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