ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(46), P. 63681 - 63691
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
LiMn2O4
batteries
have
been
widely
applied
as
various
portable
electronic
devices
and
electric
vehicles
owing
to
the
merits
of
low
cost,
high
operating
voltage,
excellent
rate
capability,
environmental
friendliness.
However,
poor
performance
at
elevated
temperatures
remains
a
serious
technical
challenge
in
terms
commercial
application
purposes.
A
borate-containing
trisiloxane
compound
TSMBO
is
designed
synthesized
cathode
film-forming
electrolyte
additive
improve
electrochemical
performances
LiMn2O4/Li4Ti5O12
batteries,
especially
55
°C.
Atomic
force
microscopy
measurement
confirms
that
moiety
can
construct
interface
(CEI)
with
higher
mechanical
strength
better
flatness
compared
disiloxane
analogue
similar
chemical
structure.
The
robust
CEI
film
on
surface
inhibited
hydrolysis
LiPF6
significantly
suppress
dissolution
Mn
from
maintain
structural
integrity
lattice
over
cycling.
Thus,
coin
cell
using
TSMBO-containing
an
optimized
addition
level
0.5
wt
%
exhibits
capacity
retention
49.3%
34.3%
for
baseline
after
300
cycles
under
1C
pouch
tests
show
high-temperature
cycling
°C
90.4%
500
2C
79.7%
430
2C.
This
work
demonstrates
promising
practical
use
stability
temperatures.
The
LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2
(NCM622)/graphite
composite
has
gained
considerable
traction
in
the
realm
of
lithium-ion
batteries
owing
to
its
favorable
cost-performance
ratio,
high
energy
density,
and
inherent
structural
stability.
However,
unstable
cathode
anode
interface
at
voltage
represents
a
significant
challenge
further
development.
In
this
study,
we
propose
an
electrolyte
additive,
allyl
trimethylsiloxysilane
(TMSS),
featuring
dual-functional
siloxane
vinyl
groups,
construct
low-resistance
electrochemically
stable
interfaces
on
both
electrodes.
Remarkably,
NCM622/graphite
pouch
cell
cycled
4.35
V
1
C
demonstrates
significantly
improved
capacity
retention,
increasing
from
58.8
80.0%
after
800
cycles
18.8
73.0%
1000
compared
baseline
system.
Theoretical
calculations
electrochemical
characterizations
reveal
that
TMSS
with
enriched
group
can
preferentially
adsorb
NCM622
electrode
surface
be
oxidized
polysiloxane,
which
endows
exceptional
stability;
meanwhile,
oxidation
intermediates
capture
F–
HF
during
process,
mitigates
leaching
transition
metal
ions
cathode.
As
for
anode,
reduced
utilize
auto-polymerize,
forming
siloxane-framed
enables
development
solid
smaller
resistance
anode.
Such
exceedingly
steady
lower
impedance
layer
effectively
improve
cycling
stability
batteries.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Abstract
An
anionic‐additive
electrolyte
system
is
introduced
by
incorporating
Lithium
tetrafluoroborate
(LiBF
4
)
into
a
conventional
base
for
high‐voltage
LiNi₀.₅Mn₁.₅O₄
(LNMO)
cathodes
in
lithium‐metal
batteries.
At
high
voltages,
the
sacrificial
oxidation
of
LiBF
mitigates
degradation
and
forms
robust
cathode
interface
(CEI)
enriched
with
boron
fluorine‐based
components,
which
protects
against
active
material
corrosion.
Density
Functional
Theory
(DFT)
studies
reveal
that
BF₄⁻
more
readily
oxidized,
while
MD
simulations
validate
CEI's
inorganic
composition.
Initial
cycling
specialized
charge‐discharge
protocol
ensures
optimal
use
additive,
resulting
uniform,
thin
(4–6
nm)
CEI
on
LNMO
cathode.
The
formed
effectively
suppresses
transition
metal
dissolution
surface
degradation,
enhancing
long‐term
performance.
‐enhanced
also
lowers
overpotential
promotes
uniform
Li
deposition
compared
to
electrolyte.
1
C‐rate,
anode
optimized
achieves
discharge
capacity
115
mA
h
g⁻¹
an
energy
density
540
Wh
kg⁻¹
over
500
cycles.
These
findings
underscore
’s
dual
role
protecting
anodes,
highlighting
critical
additives
development
advanced
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Abstract
Promoting
interfacial
kinetics
of
high‐nickel
LiNi
0.8
Mn
0.1
Co
O
2
(NMC811)
is
a
critical
strategy
for
enhancing
rate
capability
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs).
At
the
solid‐liquid
interface
positive
electrode,
charge
transfer
across
cathode‐electrolyte
interphase
(CEI)
responsible
redox
reaction,
which
dominated
by
desolvation
process
Li
+
and
NMC811
CEI
evolution.
Since
these
two
processes
are
significantly
impacted
solvation
effect
electrolytes,
herein
single‐particle
Raman
spectroscopy
probes
established
to
quantitatively
study
influences
on
evolution
,
respectively.
Owing
oxidation
unstable
free
cyclic
carbonate
ester
from
dissociation
structure,
found
grow
thicker
during
discharge
process.
Due
decreased
concentration
in
ethyl
methyl
carbonate‐ethylene
electrolyte
can
be
reduced
11.8%
compared
that
dimethyl
electrolyte.
With
presence
electrolyte,
thinner
easier
simultaneously
achieved
surface.
Accordingly,
its
corresponding
LIBs
deliver
highest
specific
capacity
≈138.8
mAh
g
−1
at
5C
among
with
other
commonly
used
electrolytes.
Energy & Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(21), P. 21456 - 21467
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Long-term
electrochemical
cycle
life
of
the
LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4
(LNMO)
cathode
with
liquid
electrolytes
(LEs)
and
inadequate
knowledge
cell
failure
mechanism
are
eloquent
Achilles'
heel
to
practical
applications
despite
their
large
promise
lower
cost
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs).
Herein,
a
strategy
for
engineering
cathode–LE
interface
is
presented
enhance
LIBs.
The
direct
contact
between
cathode-active
particles
LE
controlled
by
encasing
sol–gel-synthesized
truncated
octahedron-shaped
LNMO
an
ion–electron-conductive
(ambipolar)
hybrid
ceramic–polymer
electrolyte
(IECHP)
via
simple
slot-die
coating.
IECHP-coated
demonstrated
negligible
capacity
fading
in
250
cycles
retention
∼90%
after
1000
charge–discharge
cycles,
significantly
exceeding
that
uncoated
(a
∼57%
980
cycles)
1
M
LiPF6
EC:DMC
at
C
rate.
difference
stability
two
types
cathodes
cycling
examined
focused
ion
beam
scanning
electron
microscopy
time-of-flight
secondary
mass
spectrometry.
These
studies
revealed
pristine
produces
inactive
layer
on
surface,
reducing
ionic
transport
increasing
resistance.
IECHP
coating
successfully
overcomes
these
limitations.
Therefore,
present
work
underlines
adaptability
as
high-voltage
material
prolonged
use.
proposed
affordable
commercial
applications.
The
instability
of
the
electrode-electrolyte
interface
in
high-voltage
cathode
materials
significantly
hinders
development
high-energy-density
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs).
In
this
study,
1,3-diphenyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane
(DTS)
is
employed
as
an
electrolyte
additive
to
enhance
cycling
stability
and
capacity
retention
for
Li||LLO
(Li-rich
layered
oxide)
operating
at
4.8
V.
Theoretical
calculations
show
that
DTS
can
preferentially
oxidize
on
surface
cathode.
oxidation
forms
a
robust
(CEI)
LLO
surface,
mitigating
cracking,
regeneration,
irreversible
phase
transitions
As
anticipated,
with
exhibit
85.4%
after
100
cycles
V
compared
baseline
(45.2%).
Furthermore,
these
demonstrate
superior
V,
even
presence
1000
ppm
H
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Abstract
Black
phosphorus
(BP)
emerges
as
a
highly
promising
electrode
material
for
next
generation
of
energy‐storage
systems.
Yet,
its
full
potential
is
hindered
by
the
instability
solid‐electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
and
inflammability
liquid
Here
pioneering
UV‐induced
in
situ
strategy
introduced
SEI
construction,
which
leverages
rapid
electron
supply
to
fracture
sulfur‐dihalide
bonds.
This
technique
yields
internal
dihalide
inorganic
components
an
external
polymer
segment,
with
any
excess
organic
being
purged
through
pores.
The
(E)‐2‐chloro‐4‐((3′‐chloro‐4′‐hydroxyphenyl)diazinyl)phenyl
acrylate
(CA),
chlorine‐terminated
groups,
initially
transformed
into
flame‐retardant
phenyl
carboxylic
acid
(PCA),
then
encapsulated
within
ultrathin
BP
nanostructure,
further
nested
nitrogen
(N),
boron
(B)
co‐doped
carbon
(C)
sheets
that
accommodate
cobalt
(Co)
single
atoms/nanoclusters
(Co‐NBC).
Co‐NBC@BP@PCA
construct
demonstrates
impressive
initial
Coulombic
efficiency
(ICE)
99.1%
maintains
exceptional
stabilities
terms
mechanical,
chemical,
electrochemical
performancecritical
prolonged
cycle
calendar
life.
research
sheds
light
on
interplay
between
charge
integrated
plasticity
(RSIP)
approach
proactive
establishment
artificial
layer,
offering
profound
insights
enhancing
durability
providing
solid
foundation
advancements
energy
storage
technology.