Thermal‐Gated Polymer Electrolytes for Smart Zinc‐Ion Batteries

Smart self‐protection is essential for addressing safety issues of energy‐storage devices. However, conventional strategies based on sol‐gel transition electrolytes often suffer from unstable self‐recovery performance. Herein, smart separators based on thermal‐gated poly(N‐isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) hydrogel electrolytes were developed for rechargeable zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs). Such PNIPAM‐based separators not only display a pore structure evolution from opened to closed states, but also exhibit a surface wettability transition from hydrophilic to hydrophobic behaviors when the temperature rises. This behavior can suppress the migration of electrolyte ions across the separators, realizing the self‐protection of ZIBs at high temperatures. Furthermore, the thermal‐gated behavior is highly reversible, even after multiple heating/cooling cycles, because of the reversibility of temperature‐dependent structural evolution and hydrophilic/hydrophobic transition. This work will pave the way for designing thermal‐responsive energy‐storage devices with safe and controlled energy delivery.     

Recent Progress in the Electrolytes of Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries

Rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) have garnered tremendous attention in the field of next energy storage devices due to their high safety, low cost, abundant resources, and eco-friendliness. As an important component of the zinc-ion battery, the electrolyte plays a vital role in the electrochemical properties, since it will provide a pathway for the migrations of the zinc ions between the cathode and anode, and determine the ionic conductivity, electrochemically stable potential window, and reaction mechanism. In this Minireview, a brief introduction of electrochemical principles of the aqueous ZIBs is discussed and the recent advances of various aqueous electrolytes for ZIBs, including liquid, gel, and multifunctional hydrogel electrolytes are also summarized. Furthermore, the remaining challenges and future directions of electrolytes in aqueous ZIBs are also discussed, which could provide clues for the following development.     

PEO-LITFSI-SiO2-SN System Promotes the Application of Polymer Electrolytes in All-Solid-State Lithium-ion Batteries

All-solid-state polymer lithium-ion batteries are ideal choice for the next generation of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries due to their high energy, safety and flexibility. Among all polymer electrolytes, PEO-based polymer electrolytes have attracted extensive attention because they can dissolve various lithium salts. However, the ionic conductivity of pure PEO-based polymer electrolytes is limited due to high crystallinity and poor segment motion. An inorganic filler SiO₂ nanospheres and a plasticizer Succinonitrile (SN) are introduced into the PEO matrix to improve the crystallization of PEO, promote the formation of amorphous region, and thus improve the movement of PEO chain segment. Herein, a PEO₁₈−LiTFSI−5 %SiO₂−5 %SN composite solid polymer electrolyte (CSPE) was prepared by solution-casting. The high ionic conductivity of the electrolyte was demonstrated at 60 °C up to 3.3×10⁻⁴ S cm⁻¹. Meanwhile, the electrochemical performance of LiFePO₄/CSPE/Li all-solid-state battery was tested, with discharge capacity of 157.5 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.5 C, and capacity retention rate of 99 % after 100 cycles at 60 °C. This system provides a feasible strategy for the development of efficient all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries.     

水系锌离子电池锌负极保护策略

水系锌离子电池采用金属锌作为负极材料,具有绿色环保、安全等优势,有望用于大规模储能。锌金属的储量比锂更加丰富,也更容易开采与提纯。同时,锌具有较低的氧化还原电位(-0.76V vs SHE)和较高的理论比容量(820 mAh·g^-1)和体积容量密度(5 854 mAh·cm^-3)。由于充放电过程中存在锌枝晶和不可逆副产物(如H₂、ZnO、Zn₄(OH)₆SO₄)等问题,造成锌负极的库仑效率较低,严重缩短了电池的循环寿命,限制了其实际应用。本文针对锌负极在实际应用中遇到的困难与瓶颈,从微观层面分析了锌负极沉积/溶解的动力学与热力学机理,并从锌电极表面改性、锌片内部结构优化、电解液改性和新型隔膜等方面,介绍了锌负极保护的各种策略,并通过具体实例,分析了其制备方法和改性机理以及最终对电池性能的改善效果,为实用高效的锌负极保护方法提供了思路。最后,文章讨论了锌负极在商业化过程中面临的机遇和挑战,并对未来的研究前景和热点进行了展望。     

锂电池中的凝胶聚合物电解质

锂电池目前在人们生活中已经得到广泛应用,但是传统的液体电解质沸点低且易泄漏,容易引起锂枝晶生长和安全问题。凝胶聚合物电解质(GPEs)的状态介于液态电解质和固态电解质之间,不仅可以作为电解质,还可以作为隔膜,这样可以减少液体电解质的泄漏以及改善固体电解质的界面电阻。本文综述了锂电池中制备不同类型的GPEs的方法,如溶液浇铸法、相转化法、原位聚合法、UV(紫外)固化法和静电纺丝法等,重点总结了不同纤维基的GPEs(聚(偏二氟乙烯)(PVDF)、聚(偏二氟乙烯-共六氟丙烯)(PVDF- HFP)、聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯(PMMA)、聚丙烯腈(PAN)和聚间亚苯基间苯二甲酰胺(PMIA))在锂电池中的运用,并通过对不同基质的改性来改善电解质的离子电导率,阻碍锂枝晶的生长。最后,本文对锂电池中GPEs的未来发展前景进行了展望,讨论和提出的策略将为今后高性能锂电池的实际应用提供更多的途径。     

Ionic‐Liquid‐Based Polymer Electrolytes for Battery Applications

The advent of solid‐state polymer electrolytes for application in lithium batteries took place more than four decades ago when the ability of polyethylene oxide (PEO) to dissolve suitable lithium salts was demonstrated. Since then, many modifications of this basic system have been proposed and tested, involving the addition of conventional, carbonate‐based electrolytes, low molecular weight polymers, ceramic fillers, and others. This Review focuses on ternary polymer electrolytes, that is, ion‐conducting systems consisting of a polymer incorporating two salts, one bearing the lithium cation and the other introducing additional anions capable of plasticizing the polymer chains. Assessing the state of the research field of solid‐state, ternary polymer electrolytes, while giving background on the whole field of polymer electrolytes, this Review is expected to stimulate new thoughts and ideas on the challenges and opportunities of lithium‐metal batteries.     

Methods for Optimizing Properties of Polymer Electrolytes Intended for Lithium Batteries

New plasticized polymer electrolytes, based on chlorinated derivatives of polyvinyl chloride, are studied by infrared and impedance spectroscopy. Morphological and electrochemical properties of the electrolytes depend on the nature of the lithium salt and liquid plasticizer and on the technology. Galvanostatic cycling data for lithium batteries based on Li-LiMn₂O₄ and Li-V₆O₁₃ and these electrolytes are presented.     

锂离子电池有机硅电解液

有机硅电解液具有优良的热稳定性、低可燃性、无毒性、高电导率和高分解电压等优点,近年来成为了锂离子电池新型电解液的研究热点。本文综述了有机硅电解液的研究进展,重点介绍了聚醚有机硅电解液的设计合成、物理化学性能、与电解质盐和电极材料的匹配性关系及其在电池中的性能表现;简述了有机硅功能化电解液添加剂的研究进展,如成膜添加剂、阻燃添加剂、吸酸吸水添加剂等;最后对有机硅电解液的进一步研究趋势和应用前景进行了展望。     

Electrolytes for Rechargeable Lithium–Air Batteries

Lithium–air batteries are promising devices for electrochemical energy storage because of their ultrahigh energy density. However, it is still challenging to achieve practical Li–air batteries because of their severe capacity fading and poor rate capability. Electrolytes are the prime suspects for cell failure. In this Review, we focus on the opportunities and challenges of electrolytes for rechargeable Li–air batteries. A detailed summary of the reaction mechanisms, internal compositions, instability factors, selection criteria, and design ideas of the considered electrolytes is provided to obtain appropriate strategies to meet the battery requirements. In particular, ionic liquid (IL) electrolytes and solid‐state electrolytes show exciting opportunities to control both the high energy density and safety.     

锂离子电池有机硅功能电解液

高安全高电压电解液的开发是锂离子电池电解液发展的重要方向。有机硅化合物由于具有独特的理化性能,使其成为锂离子电池电解液领域的研究热点之一。本文综述了有机硅电解液的研究进展,重点从功能分子设计的角度介绍含碳酸酯基、氨基甲酸酯基、腈基、离子液体、含氟类的有机硅功能电解液溶剂制备及电池性能表现;详细阐述具有结构多样性的有机硅化合物用作高电压添加剂、高安全添加剂、高/低温添加剂、储存/耐自放电添加剂、吸酸吸水添加剂及其在不同电池材料体系中的应用。最后,对有机硅电解液的研究趋势和应用前景进行了展望。     

关于水系锌离子电池中无氧钒基正极材料的综述

水系锌离子电池具有功率密度高、环境友好、安全性高、低成本和锌资源丰富等优点,被认为具有潜力成为下一代电化学储能系统。然而,正极材料较差的电化学性能制约了水系锌离子电池的未来发展。尽管氧化锰、氧化钒、普鲁士蓝类似物、有机材料等多种材料已被广泛研究,设计具有高性能的理想正极材料仍面临着巨大挑战。无氧钒基化合物由于具有高的电导率、大的层间距、低的离子扩散势垒和高的理论比容量,受到越来越多的关注。本文总结了无氧钒基化合物的研究进展,包括电极材料的设计、改善其电化学性能的有效途径以及复杂的储能机制,提出了无氧钒基化合物目前面临的挑战和未来的发展前景,为进一步制备新型高性能钒基正极材料提供指导。     

Dawn of Calcium Batteries

Calcium batteries are a potentially sustainable, high‐energy‐density battery technology beyond Li ion batteries. Now the development of Ca batteries has become possible with a newly invented Ca electrolyte capable of reversible Ca deposition/stripping at room temperature.     

Magnesocene‐Based Electrolytes: A New Class of Electrolytes for Magnesium Batteries

Unlike ferrocene, bis(η⁵‐cyclopentadienyl)magnesium (magnesocene, MgCp₂) is slightly dissociated in solvents, such as ethers, resulting in electrolyte solutions with low conductivity. MgCp₂/tetrahydrofuran solutions make possible reversible magnesium plating and stripping with low over‐potentials for many cycles. The Mg deposits appear with a cauliflower‐like morphology. IR and NMR spectroscopy confirm that the electrolyte is stable and not decomposed during prolonged cycling. The anodic stability limit is in the range of 1.5 V (at platinum) and 1.8 V versus Mg/Mg²⁺ (at stainless steel), which may be sufficient for low‐voltage cathode materials. MgCp₂ is a first example of a completely new class of halide‐free electrolytes, which may open up a new research direction for future magnesium metal and magnesium‐ion batteries.     

锂电池用全固态聚合物电解质

随着储能电源和电子产品以及电动汽车的迅速发展,开发高能量密度的锂离子电池已经成为现阶段研究的重点方向之一。目前,较广泛使用的液态锂离子电池,由于容易发生有机液态电解质的泄漏、燃烧、爆炸和短路等问题,存在非常大的安全隐患。因此,迫切需要开发能量密度更高,安全性更加好的锂离子电池。与现有的有机液态电解质相比,全固态聚合物电解质(All-solid-state polymer electrolyte,ASPE)具有理论比容量更高、结构可设计性强、易于大规模生产制造、排除了泄漏液体等体系安全性能好的优点,是一类具有广泛应用前景的电解质。ASPEs在锂离子电池中起到了主导作用,研究者们对其进行了大量的科研工作。本文结合并比较了典型的ASPEs(聚醚、聚酯、聚氨酯、聚硅氧烷)的最新科研进展以及本课题组的工作,回顾了这几种固态聚合物的发展,对高性能锂电池全固态电解质的制备设计、新型锂电池、界面调控和制备工艺成型等方面作了阐述,并对其未来的研究做出展望。     

可充镁电池电解液

由于金属镁具有能量密度较高、价格低、操作安全等优点,可充镁电池是在大负荷储能方面极具发展潜力的二次电池。本文综述了可充镁电池电解液的研究进展,其中包括溶于醚溶剂中的格氏试剂、Mg(BR₂R′₂)₂(其中R、R′为烷基或芳基)、Mg(AX_4-nR_n′R′_n″)₂络合物(其中A=Al、B、Sb、P、As、Fe和Ta等,X =Cl、Br和F,R、R′为烷基或芳基,0相似文献   

Interfacial Design of Dendrite-Free Zinc Anodes for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have rapidly developed recently as promising energy storage devices in large-scale energy storage systems owing to their low cost and high safety. Research on suppressing zinc dendrite growth has meanwhile attracted widespread attention to improve the lifespan and reversibility of batteries. Herein, design methods for dendrite-free zinc anodes and their internal mechanisms are reviewed from the perspective of optimizing the host–zinc interface and the zinc–electrolyte interface. Furthermore, a design strategy is proposed to homogenize zinc deposition by regulating the interfacial electric field and ion distribution during zinc nucleation and growth. This Minireview can offer potential directions for the rational design of dendrite-free zinc anodes employed in aqueous zinc-ion batteries.     

锂/聚合物电解质电化学固/固界面的研究

综述了聚合物锂电池中锂/聚合物电解质电化学固/固界面的研究进展。通过与锂/液体电解质体系进行比较,简要介绍了在锂/聚合物电解质界面上发生的电化学反应、锂钝化层形成及其对界面反应的影响,并侧重讨论了传统电化学方法和谱学方法,特别是现场分析技术在电化学固/固界面研究中的应用。总结了锂/聚合物电解质界面的几种不同改善途径。     

用于锂离子电池的新型超支化聚醚-聚氨酯聚合物电解质

采用溶剂聚合法, 将一种自制新型超支化聚醚(PHEMO)与异氰酸酯在电解液中进行缩合反应, 生成了一种包含有电解液的新型超支化聚醚聚氨酯(PHEU)聚合物电解质. 利用傅里叶红外光谱(FTIR)、示差扫描量热分析(DSC)、热重分析(TGA)和交流阻抗谱等测试方法对PHEU的结构、热稳定性能和离子电导率进行了研究. 研究结果表明, 当电解液中锂盐的浓度为3 mol/L, 电解液的质量为骨架材料质量加和的3倍时, 电解质体系的室温电导率可达到6.12×10-4 S/cm; 电化学稳定窗口为2.2—4.0 V, 具有良好的热稳定性和优良的机械性能. 另外, 在这种新型的电解质中, 聚氨酯大分子将电解液小分子牢固地包裹在里面, 有效地防止了凝胶聚合物电解质的漏液问题, 从而可以提高电池的安全性能.     

当前和下一代锂离子电池电解液的原子尺度微观认识和研究进展

电解液及构筑电极电解液界面对于开发和应用高比容量储能系统至关重要。具体来说,电解液的机械（抗压性、粘度）、热（热导率和热容）、化学（溶解性、活度、反应性）、输运和电化学（界面及界面层）等性质,与其所组成的储能器件的性能直接相关。目前,大量的实验研究通过调控电解液的物理和/或化学组成来改善电解液性能,以满足新型电极材料的工作运行。与此同时,理论模拟方法近年来得到了迅速发展,使人们可以从原子尺度来理解电解液在控制离子输运和构筑功能化界面的作用。站在理论模拟研究的前沿上,人们可以利用其所揭示的机理性认识对新型电解液开展理性设计。本文首先总结了传统电解液的组成、溶剂化结构和输运性质以及电极电解液界面层的形成机理,进一步讨论了利用新型电解液设计稳定电极电解液界面层的方法,包括使用电解液添加剂、高浓电解液和固态电解质,并着重讨论了对这些新型电解液体系进行原子尺度模拟的最新进展,为了解和认识电解液提供更为基本的理解,并为未来电解液的设计提供系统的指导。最后,作者对新型电解液的理论筛选进行了展望。     

Lithium Nitrate Regulated Sulfone Electrolytes for Lithium Metal Batteries

The electrolytes in lithium metal batteries have to be compatible with both lithium metal anodes and high voltage cathodes, and can be regulated by manipulating the solvation structure. Herein, to enhance the electrolyte stability, lithium nitrate (LiNO₃) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafuoroethyl-2′,2′,2′-trifuoroethyl(HFE) are introduced into the high-concentration sulfolane electrolyte to suppress Li dendrite growth and achieve a high Coulombic efficiency of >99 % for both the Li anode and LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂ (NMC811) cathodes. Molecular dynamics simulations show that NO₃⁻ participates in the solvation sheath of lithium ions enabling more bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion (TFSI⁻) to coordinate with Li⁺ ions. Therefore, a robust LiN_xO_y−LiF-rich solid electrolyte interface (SEI) is formed on the Li surface, suppressing Li dendrite growth. The LiNO₃-containing sulfolane electrolyte can also support the highly aggressive LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂ (NMC811) cathode, delivering a discharge capacity of 190.4 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.5 C for 200 cycles with a capacity retention rate of 99.5 %.