Nano Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
123, P. 109362 - 109362
Published: Feb. 6, 2024
The
poor
compatibility
of
carbonate-based
electrolytes
with
lithium
metal
anodes
results
in
unstable
solid
electrolyte
interphase,
leading
to
dendrite
formation,
low
Coulombic
efficiency,
and
short
cycle
life.
To
address
this
issue,
we
propose
a
novel
fluorinated
that
leverages
bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide
(LiFSI),
along
solvents.
An
extremely
concentration
nitrate
exerts
substantial
impact
on
the
Li
ion
solvation
structure,
inducing
an
anions-rich
inorganic-rich
interphase
layer
mainly
composed
Li3N
LiF,
which
effectively
inhibits
enhances
interfacial
stability
between
electrode
electrolyte,
yields
excellent
cycling
performance
batteries.
When
coupled
high
nickel
content
cathode
(LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2),
cells
exhibit
impressive
1000
cycles
at
4C,
retaining
68.6%
capacity
(with
charge
times
under
15
minutes).
Despite
relatively
oxidation
Dimethoxyethane
cell
demonstrates
exceptional
high-voltage
electrochemical
performance,
even
up
4.5V,
do
not
show
extensive
decomposition
structural
changes,
preserving
79.2%
retention
after
300
cycles.
Using
50
μm
foil
cells,
remarkable
89.5%
is
achieved
400
1C.
This
anode
represents
significant
breakthrough
enhancing
reliability
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(11), P. 7295 - 7304
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
All-weather
operation
is
considered
an
ultimate
pursuit
of
the
practical
development
sodium-ion
batteries
(SIBs),
however,
blocked
by
a
lack
suitable
electrolytes
at
present.
Herein,
introducing
synergistic
manipulation
mechanisms
driven
phosphorus/silicon
involvement,
compact
electrode/electrolyte
interphases
are
endowed
with
improved
interfacial
Na-ion
transport
kinetics
and
desirable
structural/thermal
stability.
Therefore,
modified
carbonate-based
electrolyte
successfully
enables
all-weather
adaptability
for
long-term
over
wide
temperature
range.
As
verification,
half-cells
using
designed
operate
stably
range
−25
to
75
°C,
accompanied
capacity
retention
rate
exceeding
70%
even
after
1700
cycles
60
°C.
More
importantly,
full
cells
assembled
Na3V2(PO4)2O2F
cathode
hard
carbon
anode
also
have
excellent
cycling
stability,
500
1000
50
°C
superb
during
dynamic
testing
continuous
change.
In
short,
this
work
proposes
advanced
regulation
strategy
targeted
all-climate
SIB
operation,
which
good
practicability
reference
significance.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(15), P. 7742 - 7783
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Aqueous
Zn-metal
batteries
have
attracted
increasing
interest
for
large-scale
energy
storage
owing
to
their
outstanding
merits
in
terms
of
safety,
cost
and
production.
However,
they
constantly
suffer
from
inadequate
density
poor
cycling
stability
due
the
presence
zinc
ions
fully
hydrated
solvation
state.
Thus,
designing
dehydrated
structure
can
effectively
address
current
drawbacks
aqueous
batteries.
In
this
case,
considering
lack
studies
focused
on
strategies
dehydration
ions,
herein,
we
present
a
systematic
comprehensive
review
deepen
understanding
zinc-ion
regulation.
Two
fundamental
design
principles
component
regulation
pre-desolvation
are
summarized
environment
formation
interfacial
desolvation
behavior.
Subsequently,
specific
strategy
based
distinct
carefully
discussed,
including
preparation
methods,
working
mechanisms,
analysis
approaches
performance
improvements.
Finally,
general
summary
issues
addressed
using
strategies,
four
critical
aspects
promote
presented
as
an
outlook,
involving
updating
(de)solvation
theories,
revealing
evolution,
enhancing
techniques
developing
functional
materials.
We
believe
that
will
not
only
stimulate
more
creativity
optimizing
electrolytes
but
also
provide
valuable
insights
into
other
battery
systems.
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 Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(21)
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
Abstract
With
the
continuously
growing
demand
for
wide‐range
applications,
lithium‐ion
batteries
(LIBs)
are
increasingly
required
to
work
under
conditions
that
deviate
from
room
temperature
(RT).
However,
commercial
electrolytes
exhibit
low
thermal
stability
at
high
temperatures
(HT)
and
poor
dynamic
properties
(LT),
hindering
operation
of
LIBs
extreme
conditions.
The
bottleneck
restricting
practical
applications
has
promoted
researchers
pay
more
attention
developing
a
series
innovative
electrolytes.
This
review
primarily
covers
design
adaptability
perspective.
First,
fundamentals
concerning
temperature,
including
donor
number
(DN),
dielectric
constant,
viscosity,
conductivity,
ionic
transport,
theoretical
calculations
elaborated.
Second,
prototypical
examples,
such
as
lithium
salts,
solvent
structures,
additives,
interfacial
layers
in
both
liquid
solid
electrolytes,
presented
explain
how
these
factors
can
affect
electrochemical
behavior
or
temperatures.
Meanwhile,
principles
limitations
electrolyte
discussed
corresponding
Finally,
summary
outlook
regarding
extend
proposed.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(17)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
Acting
as
a
passive
protective
layer,
solid‐electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
plays
crucial
role
in
maintaining
the
stability
of
Li‐metal
anode.
Derived
from
reductive
decomposition
electrolytes
(e.g.,
anion
and
solvent),
SEI
construction
presents
an
interfacial
process
accompanied
by
dynamic
de‐solvation
during
plating.
However,
typical
electrolyte
engineering
related
modification
strategies
always
ignore
evolution
configuration
at
Li/electrolyte
interface,
which
essentially
determines
architecture.
Herein,
employing
advanced
electrochemical
situ
FT‐IR
MRI
technologies,
we
directly
visualize
variations
solvation
environments
involving
Li
+
‐solvent/anion.
Remarkably,
weakened
‐solvent
interaction
anion‐lean
have
been
synchronously
revealed,
is
difficult
for
fabrication
anion‐derived
layer.
Moreover,
simple
regulation
strategy,
pulse
protocol
was
introduced
to
effectively
restore
concentration,
resulting
enhanced
LiF‐rich
layer
improved
plating/stripping
reversibility.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(7), P. 4557 - 4569
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Intelligent
utilization
of
the
anionic
redox
reaction
(ARR)
in
Li-rich
cathodes
is
an
advanced
strategy
for
practical
implementation
next-generation
high-energy-density
rechargeable
batteries.
However,
due
to
intrinsic
complexity
ARR
(e.g.,
nucleophilic
attacks),
instability
cathode-electrolyte
interphase
(CEI)
on
a
cathode
presents
more
challenges
than
typical
high-voltage
cathodes.
Here,
we
manipulate
CEI
interfacial
engineering
by
introducing
all-fluorinated
electrolyte
and
exploiting
its
interaction
with
attack
construct
gradient
containing
pair
fluorinated
layers
cathode,
delivering
enhanced
stability.
Negative/detrimental
decomposition
has
been
efficiently
evolved
further
reinforce
fabrication,
resulting
construction
LiF-based
indurated
outer
shield
polymer-based
flexible
inner
sheaths.
Gradient
dramatically
improved
capacity
retention
from
43
71%
after
800
cycles
achieved
superior
cycling
stability
anode-free
pouch-type
full
cells
(98.8%
retention,
220
cycles),
respectively.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 29, 2024
Abstract
Cathode
materials
are
the
core
components
of
lithium‐ion
batteries
owing
to
determination
practical
voltage
and
effective
energy
battery
system.
However,
advanced
cathodes
have
faced
challenges
related
cation
migration
intermixing.
In
this
review,
study
summarizes
structural
failure
mechanisms
due
mixing
cathodes,
including
Ni‐rich
Li‐rich
layered
spinel,
olivine,
disordered
rock‐salt
materials.
This
review
starts
by
discussing
degradation
caused
intermixing
in
different
focusing
on
electronic
structure,
crystal
electrode
structure.
Furthermore,
optimization
strategies
for
inhibition
rational
utilization
systematically
encapsulated.
Last
but
not
least,
remaining
proposed
perspectives
highlighted
future
development
cathodes.
The
accurate
analysis
using
characterization,
precise
control
material
synthesis,
multi‐dimensional
synergistic
modification
will
be
key
research
areas
provides
a
comprehensive
understanding
emerge
as
pivotal
controllable
factors
further
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(29)
Published: April 28, 2024
Abstract
Lithium–sulfur
(Li–S)
batteries
stand
out
as
one
of
the
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
electrochemical
energy
storage
technologies.
A
key
requirement
to
realize
high‐specific‐energy
Li–S
is
implement
low
amount
electrolyte,
often
characterized
by
electrolyte/sulfur
(E/S)
ratio.
Low
E/S
ratio
aggravates
known
challenges
and
introduces
new
ones
originated
from
high
concentration
polysulfides
in
limited
electrolyte
reservoir.
In
this
review,
connections
between
fundamental
properties
electrolytes
electrochemical/chemical
reactions
under
lean
condition
are
elucidated.
The
emphasis
on
how
solvating
affect
fate
polysulfides.
Built
upon
mechanistic
analysis,
different
strategies
design
improve
overall
process
Li
anode
protection
discussed.