Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(24)
Published: April 3, 2024
Abstract
The
gas
release
within
Li‐ion
batteries,
particularly
during
cycling
and
storage,
can
result
in
rapid
performance
degradation
potential
safety
hazards.
However,
this
area
has
not
garnered
sufficient
attention
until
now,
primarily
because
the
gassing
information
collected
by
typical
OEMS/DEMS
is
quite
limited
even
inaccurate.
Herein,
for
first
time,
a
state‐of‐the‐art
on‐line
GC‐BID/MS
to
full‐dimensionally
analyze
behavior
both
lab‐scale
coin‐type
cell
(in
situ
mode)
industry‐scale
pouch‐type
(operando
originally
designed/constructed.
Not
common
permanent
gases
(e.g.
H
2
,
CO,
etc.)
detected
online
GC‐BID,
but
also
complicated/various
(semi‐)volatile
products
are
identified/quantified
GC‐MS.
Based
on
real‐time
evolution
of
water,
alcohols,
aldehydes,
ethers,
esters,
hydrocarbons,
decomposition
mechanisms
electrolyte
graphite
anode
and/or
LCO
cathode
sides
further
supplemented/perfected.
Moreover,
at
level
device,
series
derivative/crosstalk
reactions
induced
trapped/accumulated
gaseous
species
unveiled
practical
pouch‐cell.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(9), P. 4707 - 4740
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
microstructural
degradation,
stabilization,
and
characterization
of
layered
Ni-rich
cathodes
for
Li-ion
batteries
are
comprehensively
reviewed
in
this
paper.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(28)
Published: April 18, 2024
Abstract
Lithium‐based
batteries
(LBBs)
have
been
highly
researched
and
recognized
as
a
mature
electrochemical
energy
storage
(EES)
system
in
recent
years.
However,
their
stability
effectiveness
are
primarily
confined
to
room
temperature
conditions.
At
temperatures
significantly
below
0
°C
or
above
60
°C,
LBBs
experience
substantial
performance
degradation.
Under
such
challenging
extreme
contexts,
sodium‐ion
(SIBs)
emerge
promising
complementary
technology,
distinguished
by
fast
dynamics
at
low‐temperature
regions
superior
safety
under
elevated
temperatures.
Notably,
developing
SIBs
suitable
for
wide‐temperature
usage
still
presents
significant
challenges,
particularly
specific
applications
electric
vehicles,
renewable
storage,
deep‐space/polar
explorations,
which
requires
thorough
understanding
of
how
perform
different
By
reviewing
the
development
SIBs,
influence
on
parameters
related
battery
performance,
reaction
constant,
charge
transfer
resistance,
etc.,
is
systematically
comprehensively
analyzed.
The
review
emphasizes
challenges
encountered
both
low
high
while
exploring
advancements
SIB
materials,
specifically
focusing
strategies
enhance
across
diverse
ranges.
Overall,
insights
gained
from
these
studies
will
drive
that
can
handle
posed
harsh
climates.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(9), P. 5940 - 5951
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Solid
polymer
electrolytes
(SPEs)
are
one
of
the
most
practical
candidates
for
solid-state
batteries
owing
to
their
high
flexibility
and
low
production
cost,
but
application
is
limited
by
Li+
conductivity
a
narrow
electrochemical
window.
To
improve
performance,
it
necessary
reveal
structure–property
relationship
SPEs.
Here,
23
fluorinated
linear
polyesters
were
prepared
editing
coordination
units,
flexible
linkage
segments,
interface
passivating
groups.
Besides
traditionally
demonstrated
coordinating
capability
chains,
molecular
asymmetry
resulting
interchain
aggregation
observed
critical
conductivity.
By
tailoring
ability
polyesters,
can
be
raised
10
times.
Among
these
solvent-free
poly(pentanediol
adipate)
delivers
highest
room-temperature
0.59
×
10–4
S
cm–1.
The
chelating
oxalate
leads
an
electron
delocalization
alkoxy
oxygen,
enhancing
antioxidation
lower
high-value
LiTFSI
in
SPEs
recycled
at
90%,
regenerated
86%.
This
work
elucidates
polyester-based
SPEs,
displays
design
principles
provides
way
development
sustainable
batteries.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(16)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Abstract
Lithium
fluoride
(LiF)
facilitates
robust
and
fast‐ion‐transport
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
in
lithium
metal
batteries.
Fluorinated
solvents/salts
are
ubiquitously
employed
to
introduce
LiF
into
SEI
through
electrochemical
decomposition,
but
this
approach
is
usually
at
the
expense
of
their
continuous
consumption.
A
direct
fluorinate
that
employs
crystal
limited
by
its
poor
solubility
current
battery
formulation.
Dissolving
high‐dielectric‐constant
solvents,
like
ethylene
carbonate
(EC)
nearly
neglected.
Herein,
feasibility
directly
fluorinating
addition
aprotic
with
assistance
EC
verified,
mechanisms
fluorination
anti‐acidification
explored.
The
dissolved
encapsulated
solvent‐/salt‐derived
organic
skins
promote
fluorinated
SEI.
Meanwhile,
presence
alters
hazardous
thermodynamic
equilibrium,
suppressing
production
acid
species
mitigate
acidification
degradation.
Such
collective
benefits
yield
a
capacity
retention
ratio
≈88%
after
150
cycles
high
areal
(4.5
mAh
cm
−2
)
Li||NCM622
cells.
This
facile
effective
contributes
an
in‐depth
understanding
formation
rational
design
well‐performing
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(36)
Published: June 14, 2024
Electrolytes
endowed
with
high
oxidation/reduction
interfacial
stability,
fast
Li-ion
desolvation
process
and
decent
ionic
conductivity
over
wide
temperature
region
are
known
critical
for
low
fast-charging
performance
of
energy-dense
batteries,
yet
these
characteristics
rarely
satisfied
simultaneously.
Here,
we
report
anchored
weakly-solvated
electrolytes
(AWSEs),
that
designed
by
extending
the
chain
length
polyoxymethylene
ether
electrolyte
solvent,
can
achieve
above
merits
at
moderate
salt
concentrations.
The
-O-CH
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. 2536 - 2544
Published: May 7, 2024
Operating
a
Ni-rich
cathode
beyond
4.3
V
safely
holds
promise
for
boosting
the
energy
density
in
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs).
Methyl
2,2,2-trifluoroethyl
carbonate
(FEMC)
shows
oxidative
stability
and
high
safety
but
suffers
from
degraded
LUMO
levels
once
coordinated
with
Li+
within
electrolytes.
Here,
we
utilize
propylene
(PC)
as
functional
dopant,
which
deliberately
tunes
FEMC-dominated
solvation
chemistry
improves
by
dipole–dipole
interaction
microsolvating
competition.
As
result,
optimized
electrolyte
demonstrates
an
expanded
electrochemical
window
(4.7
NCM811),
fire
resistance,
wide
liquid
range
(−60–120
°C),
affording
75.6%
capacity
retention
1.2
Ah
NCM811/graphite
pouch
cells
over
1200
cycles.
This
"doping
strategy"
is
generalized
to
other
electrolytes
(e.g.,
carbonates,
fluorinated
esters,
carboxylic
esters)
qualifies
ameliorated
interfacial
compatibility,
providing
insights
designing
high-safety
high-energy
LIBs.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 15, 2024
Abstract
Lithium
iron
phosphate
(LFP)/graphite
batteries
have
long
dominated
the
energy
storage
battery
market
and
are
anticipated
to
become
dominant
technology
in
global
power
market.
However,
poor
fast‐charging
capability
low‐temperature
performance
of
LFP/graphite
seriously
hinder
their
further
spread.
These
limitations
strongly
associated
with
interfacial
lithium
(Li)‐ion
transport.
Here
we
report
a
wide‐temperature‐range
ester‐based
electrolyte
that
exhibits
high
ionic
conductivity,
fast
kinetics
excellent
film‐forming
ability
by
regulating
anion
chemistry
Li
salt.
The
barrier
is
quantitatively
unraveled
employing
three‐electrode
system
distribution
relaxation
time
technique.
superior
role
proposed
preventing
0
plating
sustaining
homogeneous
stable
interphases
also
systematically
investigated.
cells
exhibit
rechargeability
an
ultrawide
temperature
range
−80
°C
80
outstanding
without
compromising
lifespan.
Specially,
practical
pouch
achieve
80.2
%
capacity
retention
after
1200
cycles
(2
C)
10‐min
charge
89
(5
at
25
provide
reliable
even
°C.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 7995 - 8018
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
This
review
examines
the
limitations
of
LIBs
at
low
temperatures,
discusses
advancements
in
electrolyte
components
and
novel
formulations,
proposes
future
strategies
to
improve
performance
under
extreme
conditions.