Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(48)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
Li−O
2
batteries
(LOBs)
have
gained
widespread
recognition
for
their
exceptional
energy
densities.
However,
a
major
challenge
faced
by
LOBs
is
the
lack
of
appropriate
electrolytes
that
can
effectively
balance
reactant
transport,
interfacial
compatibility,
and
non‐volatility.
To
address
this
issue,
novel
supramolecular
deep
eutectic
electrolyte
(DEE)
has
been
developed,
based
on
synergistic
interaction
between
Li‐bonds
H‐bonds
through
combination
lithium
salt
(LiTFSI),
acetamide
(Ace)
boric
acid
(BA).
The
incorporation
BA
serves
as
an
interface
modification
additive,
acting
both
acceptor
donor/acceptor,
thereby
enhancing
redox
stability
electrolyte,
facilitating
solution
phase
discharge
process
improving
compatibility
with
Li
anode.
Our
proposed
DEE
demonstrates
high
oxidation
voltage
4.5
V,
ultrahigh
capacity
15225
mAh
g
−1
stable
cycling
performance
196
cycles
in
LOBs.
Additionally,
intrinsic
non‐flammability
successful
operation
pouch
cell
indicate
promising
practical
applications
electrolyte.
This
research
broadens
design
possibilities
provides
theoretical
insights
future
studies.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
Abstract
Sodium‐based
rechargeable
batteries
are
some
of
the
most
promising
candidates
for
electric
energy
storage
with
abundant
sodium
reserves,
particularly,
sodium‐based
dual‐ion
(SDIBs)
perform
advantages
in
high
work
voltage
(≈5.0
V),
high‐power
density,
and
potentially
low
cost.
However,
irreversible
electrolyte
decomposition
co‐intercalation
solvent
molecules
at
electrode
interface
under
a
charge
state
blocking
their
development.
Herein,
high‐salt
concentration
microenvironment
is
created
proposed
by
tailoring
solvation
structures
carriers
including
both
cations
anions,
which
maintains
highly
oxidation‐resistant
contact
ion
pairs
aggregates
provides
conductivity.
The
tailored
structure
makes
great
contribution
to
protecting
graphite
cathode
from
oxidation,
co‐intercalation,
structural
degradation
constructing
robust
cathode‐electrolyte
interphase
standout
electrochemical
stability.
Based
on
this,
SDIBs
achieved
an
excellent
high‐voltage
cycling
stability
81%
capacity
retention
after
10
000
cycles
battery
showed
improved
rate
performance
97.4
mAh
g
−1
maintained
100
C.
It
identified
that
regulating
anion
responsible
stable
chemistry
enhanced
reaction
kinetics,
deep
insight
into
compatibility
design
between
specialized
electrodes.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(34), P. 13768 - 13778
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
are
extensively
employed
in
various
fields.
Nonetheless,
LIBs
utilizing
ethylene
carbonate
(EC)-based
electrolytes
incur
capacity
degradation
a
wide-temperature
range,
which
is
attributable
to
the
slow
Li+
transfer
kinetics
at
low
temperatures
and
solvent
decomposition
during
high-rate
cycling
high
temperatures.
Here,
we
designed
novel
electrolyte
by
substituting
nitrile
solvents
for
EC,
characterized
de-solvation
energy
ionic
conductivity.
The
correlation
between
carbon
chain
length
of
with
reduction
stability
Li+-solvated
coordination
was
investigated.
results
revealed
that
valeronitrile
(VN)
displayed
an
enhanced
lowest
unoccupied
molecular
orbital
level
energy,
helped
construct
robust
SEI
interfacial
layers
improved
ion
LIBs.
VN-based
graphite‖NCM523
pouch
cells
achieved
discharge
89.84%
20C
rate
room
temperature.
Meanwhile,
cell
exhibited
3C
even
temperature
55
°C.
Notably,
conductivity
1.585
mS
cm-1
-50
retained
75.52%
65.12%
their
-40
°C
°C,
respectively.
Wide-temperature-range
have
potential
be
applied
extreme
environments.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Abstract
The
hard
carbon
(HC)
anodes
with
desirable
electrochemical
performances
including
high
initial
Coulombic
efficiency,
superior
rate
performance
and
long‐term
cycling
play
an
indispensable
role
in
the
practical
application
of
sodium
ion
batteries
(SIBs),
which
are
closely
related
to
electrolytes
them
matched.
Fully
analyzing
mechanism
electrolyte
engineering
for
HC
is
crucial
promoting
commercialization
SIBs,
but
still
lacking.
In
this
review,
correlation
between
physicochemical
properties
first
summarized.
And
point
out
properties,
conductivity,
de‐solvation
energy,
interface
passivation
ability
Na
+
storage
HC.
Then,
formation
process,
composition,
as
well
structure
solid
interphase
(SEI)
on
surface
mainly
discussed,
structure‐activity
relationship
SEI
analyzed
depth.
Moreover,
based
analysis,
relevant
design
strategies
have
been
Finally,
challenges
future
development
directions
proposed.
This
review
expected
provide
professional
theoretical
guidance
contribute
rational
high‐performance
anodes,
industrialization
SIBs.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2025
Abstract
Lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs)
and
sodium‐ion
(SIBs)
have
recently
received
considerable
attention
in
electrical
energy
storage
(EES)
systems
due
to
their
sustainability,
high
density,
superior
conversion
efficiency.
However,
with
the
expansion
of
application
scenarios,
ability
operate
under
extreme
conditions,
especially
low
temperatures,
is
becoming
increasingly
important.
Therefore,
extending
operating
temperature
electrochemically
stable
safe
LIBs
SIBs
has
become
a
critical
research
topic.
In
this
review,
failure
mechanism
conditions
at
same
time
problems
faced
by
electrolyte
electrode
materials
are
discussed,
various
targeted
optimization
strategies
proposed.
Additionally,
performance
such
environments
compared,
drawing
an
instructive
understanding.
Finally,
summary
perspective
presented
for
improving
battery
electrochemical
respectively.
Overall,
review
aims
provide
design
guidelines
future
conditions.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 1, 2025
Great
electrochemical
stability
and
intrinsic
safety
are
of
critical
significance
in
realizing
large-scale
applications
Na-ion
batteries
(NIBs).
Unfortunately,
the
notorious
decomposition
electrolyte
undesirable
side
reactions
on
cathode-electrolyte
interphase
(CEI)
pose
major
obstacles
to
practical
implementation
NIBs.
Besides,
flammability
traditional
carbonate-based
electrolytes
raises
increasing
concerns
about
batteries.
Herein,
a
flame-retardant
all-fluorinated
is
proposed
achieve
an
anion-aggregated
inner
solvation
shell
by
modulating
cation-anion
interactions
through
low-coordination
number
cosolvent.
The
more
electrochemically
antioxidant
fluorinated
solvents
anion-dominated
interfacial
chemistry
contribute
construction
both
mechanically
chemically
stable
F-rich
CEI.
Such
thin,
homogeneous
effectively
inhibits
parasitic
reaction,
strengthens
stability,
enables
fast
Na+
diffusion
kinetics
interface.
When
employing
this
electrolyte,
Na0.95Ni0.4Fe0.15Mn0.3Ti0.15O2
(NFMT)
cathode
delivers
remarkable
discharge
capacity
up
169.7
mAh
g-1,
with
cycling
at
1C
for
500
cycles.
Impressively,
NFMT//hard
carbon
pouch
cells
such
also
steady
operation
100
cycles
0.5C
86.8%
remaining.
This
study
offers
reference
developing
high-performance
electrolytes.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Abstract
Sodium‐ion
batteries
(SIBs)
are
emerging
as
a
promising
alternative
for
next‐generation
energy
storage
solutions,
driven
by
the
economic
and
environmental
benefits
of
abundant
sodium
resources.
A
pivotal
aspect
SIB
advancement
is
development
advanced
electrolytes,
which
remains
formidable
challenge.
Herein,
facile
scalable
synthesis
method
low‐cost
sodium‐difluoro(oxalato)borate
(NaDFOB)
reported
explored
its
application
standalone
electrolyte
salt
SIBs.
The
NaDFOB‐based
ether
demonstrates
exceptional
electrochemical
stability,
solvent
compatibility,
unique
capacity
to
form
dense,
robust
solid‐electrolyte
interphase
layer
on
electrode
surfaces.
As
result,
Na
4
Fe
3
(PO
)
2
P
O
7
(NFPP)
cathode
with
exhibits
ultrahigh
cycling
stability
remarkable
retention
98.7%
after
1000
cycles.
Furthermore,
an
Ah‐level
hard
carbon
(HC)//NFPP
pouch
cell
using
shows
impressive
cycle
life
500
cycles,
coupled
average
Coulombic
efficiency
99.9%.
cells
also
maintain
superior
performance
across
broad
temperature
range
from
−40
60
°C,
showcasing
electrolyte's
versatility.
This
work
contributes
significant
insights
into
strategic
design
innovative
salts,
paving
way
longer‐lasting
SIBs
enhanced
performance.