Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
combination
of
high‐voltage
Ni‐rich
cathodes
and
high‐capacity
Si‐based
anodes
can
result
in
high
energy
density
for
next‐generation
batteries.
However,
the
practical
capacities
accesses
are
severely
hindered
by
unstable
electrode/electrolyte
interphases
(EEI)
irreversible
structural
degradation,
which
necessitates
efficient
additives
electrolyte
generating
stable
EEI.
Herein,
a
multifunctional
additive,
3‐Fluoro‐5‐(4,4,5,5‐tetramethyl‐1,3,2‐dioxaborolan‐2‐yl)picolinonitrile
(FTDP)
is
proposed
to
construct
robust
interfaces
at
both
cathodic
anodic
surface,
so
as
enhance
electrochemical
performance.
FTDP
preferentially
decomposed
form
B‐contained
cyano
(CN)
group‐rich
cathode
interphase
(CEI),
well
LiF‐,
Li
3
N‐rich
solid
(SEI),
simultaneously,
resulting
integrity
stability
electrodes.
Moreover,
FTDP‐derived
CEI
suppress
transition
metal
ions
dissolution,
further
facilitating
battery
cyclability.
multifunctionality
FTDP,
including
quenching
free
radicals,
alleviating
hydrolysis
LiPF
6
inhibiting
HF
generation,
thus
greatly
improving
interfacial
stability.
With
trace
addition
0.2
wt.%,
NCM811/Li
cell
be
performed
an
extreme
condition,
i.e.,
ultra‐high
voltage
(4.8
V),
temperature
(60
°C)
rate
(10C).
1.6
Ah
NCM811/SiO
x
pouch
delivers
capacity
retention
84.0%
after
300
cycles.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Abstract
With
the
growing
demand
for
high‐voltage
and
wide‐temperature
range
applications
of
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs),
requirements
electrolytes
have
become
increasingly
stringent.
While
fluorination
engineering
has
enhanced
performance
traditional
solvent
systems,
it
also
raised
concerns
regarding
cost,
environmental
hazards,
low
reduction
stability.
Through
strategic
molecular
bond
design,
a
novel
class
low‐temperature
(LT)
solvents—siloxanes—is
identified,
meeting
demands
LT
in
LIBs.
The
d‐p
conjugation
Si─O
enhances
voltage
resistance
weakens
Li
+
‐solvent
interactions.
By
modulating
number
conjugated
bonds,
type
anion
clusters
solvation
structure
can
be
controlled,
ultimately
leading
to
formation
LiF
Si─O‐rich
interfacial
layer
facilitating
rapid
conduction.
Consequently,
graphite||NCM811
pouch
cell
(2.3
Ah,
4.45
V)
with
siloxane‐based
electrolyte
retains
75.1%
room
temperature
capacity
(RTC)
at
−50
°C.
interface
kinetics
allow
superior
reversible
charging
retention
67.6%
−40
°C,
good
cycle
stability
−20
This
study
provides
new
insights
into
design
fortify
LIB
harsh
conditions.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 21, 2025
Abstract
Anode‐free
sodium
batteries
(AFSBs)
hold
great
promise
for
high‐density
energy
storage.
However,
high‐voltage
AFSBs,
especially
those
can
stably
cycle
at
a
wide
temperature
range
are
challenging
due
to
the
poor
electrolyte
compatibility
toward
both
cathode
and
anode.
Herein,
AFSBs
with
cycling
ability
in
(−20–60
°C)
realized
first
time
via
sole‐solvent
high‐entropy
based
on
diethylene
glycol
dibutyl
ether
solvent
(D2)
NaPF
6
salt.
The
unique
solvent‐ions
effect
of
strong
anion
interaction
weak
cation
solvation
enables
entropy‐driven
salt
disassociation
high‐concentration
contact
ion
pairs,
thus
simultaneously
forming
stable
anion‐derived
electrode–electrolyte
interphases
Moreover,
liquid
D2
further
extends
extremes
battery.
Consequently,
ampere‐hour
(Ah)‐level
anode‐free
pouch
cells
cyclability
−20–60
°C
realized.
Impressively,
cell
achieves
leadingly
high
cell‐level
density
209
Wh
kg
−1
capacity
retention
83.1%
after
100
cycles
25
°C.
This
work
provides
inspirations
designing
advanced
electrolytes
practical
AFSBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
An
efficient
electrocatalytic
medium
is
very
important
for
lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries.
Herein,
as
a
novel
MBene‐based
material,
2D
MoB
employed
to
facilitate
the
catalytic
conversion
of
lithium
polysulfides
(LiPSs).
Instead
HF
etching
technology
previous
MXene,
accordion‐like
MoB‐based
MBene
adopts
hydrothermal‐assisted
process.
Its
F‐free
surface
property
prevents
harm
negative
sulfur
cathode
from
−F
terminations.
The
high
charge
conductivity
and
abundant
active
sites
promote
adsorption‐transfer
LiPSs
on
accelerate
redox
kinetics.
Theoretical
calculation,
visual
detection
in
situ
Raman
results
show
that
stratified
MoB‐coated
separator
inhibits
“shuttle
effect”
soluble
through
coupling
physical
chemical
mechanisms.
Therefore,
this
work
achieves
commendable
stability
847
mAh
g
−1
reversible
capacity
(2.0
C)
0.0651%
attenuation
rate
per
cycle
(4.0
C).
area
4.93
cm
−2
still
obtained
under
loading.
More
importantly,
has
uncovered
great
potential
promising
catalyst
reaction
species.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 14, 2025
Developing
solvents
with
balanced
physicochemical
properties
for
high-voltage
cathodes
and
lithium
metal
anodes
is
crucial
a
sustainable
intelligent
future.
Herein,
we
report
fully
methylated
tetramethyl-1,3-dimethoxydisiloxane
(TMMS)
as
single
solvent
batteries.
We
demonstrate
that
the
structure
Si-O
bonds
within
TMMS
can
effectively
elevate
dehydrogenation
energy
barrier,
migrating
oxidation
decomposition
of
electrolyte.
Additionally,
weak
solvating
power
favors
formation
an
anion-rich
solvation
induces
generation
inorganic-rich
electrode/electrolyte
interphase
layer
at
both
cathode
anode.
Accordingly,
formulated
electrolyte
exhibits
remarkable
stability
against
anodes.
Notably,
LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2||Li
(NCM811||Li)
full
cells
TMMS-based
electrolytes
realize
significant
improvement
in
capacity
retention
compared
dimethoxyethane-based
room
temperature
50
°C.
This
work
provides
insight
into
methylation
bond
strategy
paves
way
development
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 18, 2024
Abstract
Succinonitrile
(SCN)
based
plastic
crystal
electrolytes
(SPCEs)
have
attracted
much
attention
for
lithium
metal
batteries
due
to
their
considerable
ionic
conductivity
and
thermal
stability.
Insufficient
mechanical
properties,
weak
reductive
stability,
the
presence
of
free
SCN
molecules
can
result
in
adverse
interfacial
reactions.
Polymer
introduction
has
been
explored
address
these
challenges.
However,
polymer
affects
state,
leading
reduced
conductivity,
potentially
limited
segmental
motion
at
room
temperature.
Herein,
a
cross‐linked
network
strategy
is
proposed
modify
Li‐ion
transport
pathway
SPCE,
aiming
significantly
improve
conductivity.
The
strong
interaction
between
matrix
enhances
mutual
solubility,
reduces
crystallinity
SCN,
forms
rapid
conduction
(polymer—[SCN—Li
+
]).
SPCE
increases
1.28
mS
cm
−1
,
with
migration
number
(
t
Li+
)
also
rising
0.7.
Electrochemical
performances
Li
symmetrical,
Li||LiFePO
4
Li||LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
2
cells
show
significant
improvement
both
temperature
0
°C.
These
findings
suggest
that
designing
structures
SPCEs
holds
promise
solid‐state
battery
applications.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(1)
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
Fluorinated
ether-based
electrolytes
are
commonly
employed
in
lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
to
attenuate
the
coordination
ability
of
ether
solvents
with
Li
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Extending
the
stability
of
ether
solvents
is
pivotal
for
developing
low-temperature
and
high-voltage
lithium
batteries.
Herein,
we
elucidate
oxidation
behavior
tetrahydrofuran
with
ternary
BF
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(1)
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
The
development
of
high-voltage
lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
encounters
significant
challenges
due
to
aggressive
electrode
chemistry.
Recently,
locally
concentrated
ionic
liquid
electrolytes
(LCILEs)
have
garnered
attention
for
their
exceptional
stability
with
both
Li
anodes
and
cathodes.
However,
there
remains
a
limited
understanding
how
diluents
in
LCILEs
affect
the
thermodynamic
solvation
structure
transportation
dynamics
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
The
interfacial
wettability
between
electrodes
and
electrolytes
could
ensure
sufficient
physical
contact
fast
mass
transfer
at
the
gas-solid-liquid,
solid-liquid,
solid-solid
interfaces,
which
improve
reaction
kinetics
cycle
stability
of
rechargeable
metal-based
batteries
(RMBs).
Herein,
engineering
multiphase
interfaces
is
summarized
from
electrolyte
electrode
aspects
to
promote
interface
rate
durability
RMBs,
illustrates
revolution
that
taking
place
in
this
field
thus
provides
inspiration
for
future
developments
RMBs.
Specifically,
review
presents
principle
macro-
microscale
summarizes
emerging
applications
concerning
effect
on
Moreover,
deep
insight
into
development
provided
outlook.
Therefore,
not
only
insights
but
also
offers
strategic
guidance
modification
optimization
toward
stable
electrode-electrolyte