Lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate as a functional additive for lithium-ion batteries

Lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate was investigated as a functional additive for non-aqueous electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. It was found that the addition of small amount of lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate to the LiFP₆-based electrolyte can significantly improve both the capacity retention and the power retention of lithium-ion cells. Unlike other additives, lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate only slightly increased the interfacial impedance of the cells, resulting in good initial power capability. Therefore, lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate is a promising additive for high-performance lithium-ion batteries for power applications, such as hybrid electrical vehicles.     

Neutron bombardment of lithium bis(oxalato) borate: LiBOB

Lithium bis(oxalato) borate (LiBOB) was neutron bombarded with a flux of 2.40 × 10¹² n cm⁻² s⁻¹ for 1, 2, 3 and 4 h. The neutron damaged LiBOB was studied by FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy as well as by DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry). It is shown that the neutron bombardment causes the radiolysis of the oxalate ligand of LiBOB producing boric acid. The kinetics of LiBOB radiolysis under neutron bombardment was fitted according to the pseudofirst order kinetics law using either the FT-IR data or the decomposition enthalpy data leading in both cases to a rate constant of 9.2 × 10⁻⁵ s⁻¹. Pristine LiBOB is not a paramagnetic solid but after neutron bombardement it gives a very clear and stable ESR signal attributed to trapped spins in the radiolysis products.

     

A novel gel electrolyte with lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate salt and Sb2O3 nanoparticles for lithium ion batteries

A new type of lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate salt was synthesized by solid state reaction method and has been incorporated into polyvinyledenefluoride–hexafluoropropylene (PVdF–HFP) skeleton. Ethylene carbonate (EC) and diethyl carbonate (DEC) mixture was used as plasticizing agent. Sb₂O₃ nanoparticle was used as the filler in the polymer host to prepare the nanocomposite polymer electrolytes (NCPE) for lithium ion batteries by solution casting technique. All the membranes were subjected to a.c. impedance, mechanical stability and morphological analysis. Among them 5 wt% Sb₂O₃ having NCPE exhibited enhanced conductivity of 0.298 mS cm⁻¹ at ambient temperature and Young's modulus increased from 1.32 to 2.31 MPa after the addition of Sb₂O_3. The conductivity enhancement is explained in terms of Vogel–Tamman–Fulcher (VTF) theory.     

Polyacrylonitrile–lithium bis(oxalato) borate polymer electrolyte for electrical double layer capacitors

Lithium ion conducting polymer electrolytes based on polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and lithium bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB) have been prepared and characterized. The polymer electrolytes having PAN:LiBOB weight ratios of 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40 and 50:50 were prepared using dimethylformamide as solvent. The electrolyte having the composition 50 wt.% PAN–50 wt.% LiBOB shows the highest room temperature conductivity of 2.55 × 10^?5 S cm^?1. This sample demonstrated a lithium ion transference number of 0.25 and a breakdown voltage of 1.6 V. The highest conducting electrolyte was then sandwiched between two symmetrical carbon electrodes to fabricate an electrical double layer capacitor (EDLC). The EDLCs were characterized using impedance measurement, cyclic voltammetry (CV) and galvanostatic charge–discharge tests. The capacitance obtained from impedance measurement is about 35 F g^?1 at frequency 10 mHz. From CV, the capacitance is calculated to be 24 F g^?1 at 10 mV s^?1 scan rate. The discharge capacitance of the EDLCs is determined in the range from 22 to 10 F g^?1 at corresponding discharge currents from 0.2 to 1.5 mA, respectively. This also corresponds to a specific energy from 3.01 to 1.47 W h kg^?1 and a specific power from 380 to 474 W kg^?1, respectively. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Lithium solvation in bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide-based ionic liquids

The lithium solvation in (1 -x)(EMI-TFSI), xLiTFSI ionic liquids where EMI(+) is the 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium cation and TFSI(-) the bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion, is shown by Raman spectroscopy to involve essentially [Li(TFSI)(2)](-) anionic clusters for 0 < x < 0.4, but addition of stoichiometric amounts of solvents S such as oligoethers changes the lithium solvation into [Li(S)(m)](+) cationic clusters; the lithium transference number in TFSI-based ionic liquid electrolytes for lithium batteries should thus be strongly improved.     

Vibrational spectroscopy and ab initio studies of lithium bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB) in different solvents

The effect of lithium ion coordination with the bis(oxalato)borate (BOB-) [B(C2O4)2]- anion in DMSO, PEG, PPG, and d-PPG has been studied in detail by IR and Raman spectroscopy. Ab initio calculations were performed to allow a consistent analysis of the experimental data. The main features observed in the IR and Raman spectra correspond to the presence of "free", un-coordinated, BOB- anions. Only with use of d-PPG as solvent a small amount of Li+...BOB- ion pairs were detected. The Raman spectra and the calculations together indicate that Li+ coordinates bidentately with two end-oxygen atoms of the BOB- anion. The identification of ion pairs can be used to reveal limitations of LiBOB based electrolytes. The results for LiBOB are compared with literature on other Li salts.     

Lithium bis(oxalate)borate crosslinked polymer electrolytes for high-performance lithium batteries

Solid electrolytes play a vital role in solid-state Li secondary batteries,which are promising high-energy storage devices for new-generation electric vehicles.Nevertheless,obtaining a suitable solid electrolyte by a simple and residue-free preparation process,resulting in a stable interface between electrolyte and electrode,is still a great challenge for practical applications.Herein,we report a self-crosslinked polymer electrolyte(SCPE)for high-performance lithium batteries,prepared by a one-step method based on 3-methoxysilyl-terminated polypropylene glycol(SPPG,a liquid oligomer).It is worth noting that lithium bis(oxalate)borate(Li BOB)can react with SPPG to form a crosslinked structure via a curing reaction.This self-formed polymer electrolyte exhibits excellent properties,including high roomtemperature ionic conductivity(2.6×10^-4 S cm^-1),wide electrochemical window(4.7 V),and high Li ion transference number(0.65).The excellent cycling stability(500 cycles,83%)further highlights the improved interfacial stability after the in situ formation of SCPE on the electrode surface.Moreover,this self-formation strategy enhances the safety of the battery under mechanical deformation.Therefore,the present self-crosslinked polymer electrolyte shows great potential for applications in high-performance lithium batteries.     

Studies on Co-oxidation resistances of electrolytes based on sulfolane and lithium bis(oxalato)borate

How to exert the high-voltage performance of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ and break through the bottleneck effect of corresponding electrolyte have become key points in advanced lithium-ion battery. Lithium bis(oxalato) borate (LiBOB) and sulfolane (SL) are chosen as additives to investigate their effects on the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion battery with LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ cathode. The quantum chemistry calculation theory shows that oxidation potential of SL–BOB^– is dramatically increased, consistent with the experimental result in CV measurement. Meanwhile, results of CV and charge–discharge cycling indicate that LiBOB and SL would be involved in the initial oxidation reaction to form an effective solid electrolyte interface film on surfaces of the cathode electrode thus enhance the cycling performance of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄/Li cells. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy data proves that SL is beneficial to resistance decrease. All these data will become important corroborations that the combined electrolyte LiBOB and SL have good oxidation resistances.     

Interference-free coulometric titration of water in lithium bis(oxalato)borate using Karl Fischer reagents based on N-methylformamide

A non-alcoholic coulometric reagent based on N-methylformamide (NMF) was shown to eliminate the severe interference effect caused by the alcohol component of the conventional Karl Fischer (KF) reagent on the battery electrolyte lithium bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB). For sample amounts up to 240 μg of water, the stoichiometry of the KF reaction deviated only slightly from the ideal 1:1 ratio for the best reagent composition. Both solid and dissolved (in acetonitrile, tetrahydrofuran (THF), and ethylene carbonate/ethyl methyl carbonate) LiBOB were titrated successfully using a Metrohm 756 KF Coulometer with a diaphragm cell. The detection limit was estimated to be 0.5-1 μg of water using 100 ml of reagent in this system.     

A tetraethylene glycol dimethylether-lithium bis(oxalate)borate (TEGDME-LiBOB) electrolyte for advanced lithium ion batteries

Tetraethylene glycol dimethylether-lithium bis(oxalate)borate (TEGDME-LiBOB) electrolyte is here studied. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements demonstrate that the electrolyte has conductivity higher than 10^− 3 S cm^− 1 at room temperature and about 10^− 2 S cm^− 1 at 60 °C, while thermogravimetry indicates a stability extending up to 180 °C. Sweep voltammetry of the electrolyte shows anodic stability extending over 4.6 V vs. Li and cathodic peak at about 1.5 V vs. Li/Li⁺, caused by a decomposition of LiBOB salt, and following prevented by using a pre-treated Sn-C anode. Furthermore, LiFePO₄ electrode is successfully used as cathode in a lithium cell using the TEGDME-LiBOB electrolyte. The promising electrochemical results, the low cost and the very high safety level candidate the electrolyte here reported as a valid alternative to the conventional electrolyte based on fluorinated salts presently used in the lithium ion battery field.     

Electrochemical performances of two kinds of ternary electrolyte mixtures with lithium bis(oxalate)borate

Conductivities (??) of PC (propylene carbonate)/EMC (ethyl methyl carbon ate)/DMC (dimethyl carbonate) and EC (ethylene carbonate)/EMC/DMC solutions of lithium bis(oxalate)borate (LiBOB) were experimentally determined at a temperature (??) range from ?40.0 to 60.0°C. Under such experimental conditions, the effect factors on the ??, such as the salt molar concentrations (m), and the volume ratio of solvent compositions, were also investigated. The results showed that, in wide ?? range, the higher ?? were obtained with 0.7 mol L^?1 LiBOB in PC/EMC/DMC and 0.6 mol L^?1 LiBOB in EC/EMC/DMC and with a volume ratio of 1: 1: 1 and 1: 1: 2, respectively. When used in LiFePO₄/Li cells, compared to the cell with the electrolyte system of 1.0 mol L^?1 LiPF₆-EC/EMC/DMC (1: 1: 1), LiBOB cells with PC/EMC/DMC and EC/EMC/DMC electrolyte systems with the same volume mixture solvent compositions exhibit several advantages, such as more stable cycle performance, higher mean voltage, excellent large current discharge capability, more capacity retention at high temperature, and more stable storage performance, etc. This study not only shows that LiBOB is a very promising alternative salt for lithium ion chemistry, but also provides appropriate solvent to improve LiBOB??s electrochemical performance.     

Effect of sulfolane on the morphology and chemical composition of the solid electrolyte interphase layer in lithium bis(oxalato)borate‐based electrolyte

To discuss the source of sulfolane (SL) in decreasing the interface resistance of Li/mesophase carbon microbeads cell with lithium bis(oxalate)borate (LiBOB)‐based electrolyte, the morphology and the composition of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer on the surface of carbonaceous anode material have been investigated. Compared with the cell with 0.7 mol l^?1 LiBOB‐ethylene carbonate/ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) (1 : 1, v/v) electrolyte, the cell with 0.7 mol l^?1 LiBOB‐SL/EMC (1 : 1, v/v) electrolyte shows better film‐forming characteristics in SEM (SEI) spectra. According to the results obtained from Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, XPS, and density functional theory calculations, SL is reduced to Li₂SO₃ and LiO₂S(CH₂)₈SO₂Li through electrochemical processes, which happens prior to the reduction of either ethylene carbonate or EMC. It is believed that the root of impedance reduction benefits from the rich existence of sulfurous compounds in SEI layer, which are better conductors of Li⁺ ions than analogical carbonates. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Fluoroethylene carbonate as an important component in organic carbonate electrolyte solutions for lithium sulfur batteries

The benefits of fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC)-based electrolyte solution (1 M LiPF₆ in FEC/dimethyl carbonate (DMC)) over ethylene carbonate (EC)-based electrolyte solution (1 M LiPF₆ in EC/DMC) for the cycling of sulfur/carbon (S/C) composite cathodes were demonstrated for S/C composites prepared with two drastically different types of carbon hosts, micrometer-sized activated carbon powder (AC1) and carbonized polyacrylonitrile (PAN) cloth. The formation of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on the surface of the cycled S/C electrodes was demonstrated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS).     

Electrochemical behavior of activated carbon electrodes in electric double layer capacitors with tetrametylammonium bis(oxalato)borate electrolyte synthesized by microwave irradiation

The electrochemical behavior of electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs) with tetramethylammonium bis(oxalato)borate electrolyte and electrodes based on various activated carbons (ACs) was studied. Tetraalkylammonium bis(oxalate)borate salts were synthesized by means of microwave (MW) irradiation. The specific conductivities of salt solutions were determined. It was shown that the efficiency of electric double layer capacitors increases with an increase in specific surface area and a decrease in the purity of carbon materials.     

二氟二草酸硼酸锂对LiFePO4/石墨电池高温性能的影响

研究了二氟二草酸硼酸锂(LiODFB)作为锂盐加入到碳酸丙烯酯(PC)+碳酸乙烯酯(EC)+碳酸甲乙酯(EMC)(质量比为1:1:3)混合溶剂中对LiFePO4/石墨电池高温(60 ℃)循环性能的影响. 用线性扫描伏安法(LSV)测试了电解液的电化学窗口. 通过等离子发射光谱(ICP)和能量散射光谱(EDS)对LiFePO4材料高温条件下在不同电解液中的稳定性进行了研究; 并用扫描电镜(SEM)和电化学交流阻抗谱(EIS)分析了石墨负极表面的固体电解液相界面(SEI)膜的热稳定性. 结果表明: 一方面LiODFB基电解液能抑制LiFePO4材料在高温条件下Fe(II)的溶解, 防止溶解的Fe(II)在石墨上还原, 有效地降低电池阻抗; 另一方面, 在LiODFB基电解液中形成的石墨负极表面SEI膜具有更好的热稳定性, 能显著提高LiFePO4/石墨电池的高温循环性能.     

二氟草酸硼酸钠作为电解液添加剂对石墨负极性能的影响

锂离子电池日益广泛的应用对其性能提出越来越高的要求,而在电解液中加入适当的添加剂能够显著提升电极材料的电化学性能. 本文首次在1 mol·L^-1 LiPF₆/EC + DMC + EMC（体积比1:1:1）的电解液中添加一定量的二氟草酸硼酸钠(NaDFOB),并通过循环伏安（CV）、电化学阻抗图谱（EIS）和扫描电子显微镜（SEM）等分析考察了其对石墨负极材料性能的具体影响. 结果显示,添加NaDFOB的电解液显著提高了石墨材料在常温下的可逆充放电容量和循环性能,同时明显改善了石墨材料的高温循环性能. 其机理在于NaDFOB的阴阳离子同时参与了石墨表面固体电解质界面膜（SEI）的形成,形成高稳定性的电解液/电极界面.     

Influence of acidic ionic liquids as an electrolyte additive on the electrochemical and corrosion behaviors of lead-acid battery

The aim of this study is to introduce the application of some acidic ionic liquids (ILs) as an electrolyte additive in lead-acid batteries. A family of alkylammonium hydrogen sulfate ILs, which are different in the number of alkyl chain, is investigated with the aim to compare their effects on the electrochemical behavior of Pb–Sb–Sn alloy in sulfuric acid solution. The hydrogen and oxygen gas evolution potential and anodic layer characteristics were investigated employing cyclic and linear sweep voltammetric methods. The morphological changes of the PbSO₄ layer that formed on the electrode surface were confirmed using scanning electron microscopy. Also, potentiodynamic polarization curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and an equivalent circuit analysis were used to evaluate the corrosion behaviors of the Pb–Sb–Sn alloy in the presence of ILs. The obtained results indicate that hydrogen and oxygen evolution overpotential of lead–antimony–tin alloy increases in the solution containing IL and mainly depends on the number of alkyl chain in alkylammonium cation. It is clearly observed that the morphology of PbSO₄ layer changes under the influence of ILs. The corrosion studies show an increase in corrosion resistance of lead alloy in the presence of some ILs. Also, the electrochemical effects of ILs in conversion of PbSO₄ to PbO₂ and vice versa were investigated by carbon-PbO paste electrode. Cyclic voltammogram of carbon-PbO electrode shows that in the presence of ILs, oxidation and reduction peak currents increase, while reversibility decreases.     

二氟草酸硼酸钠作为钠离子电池非水电解液添加剂的电化学性能

引入电解液添加剂是提升钠离子二次电池电化学性能的重要途径.本论文制备了二氟草酸硼酸钠（NaDFOB）并作为NaClO₄/碳酸乙烯酯（EC）/碳酸丙烯酯（PC）（ EC:PC体积比=1:1）非水电解液的添加剂,分别考察了其加入量对于电导率特性、电化学氧化分解电压的影响,以及应用于NaNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂半电池的电化学性能. 结果表明,NaDFOB作为添加剂时对于NaClO₄/EC/PC电解液电导率提升不明显,但是显著提升了电解液的氧化分解电压;以添加0.025 mol·L^-1 NaDFOB的电解液应用于NaNi_0.5Mn_0.5O₂半电池时,首周不可逆比容量由22 mAh·g^-1下降到9 mAh·g^-1,同时0.2C倍率下循环200周容量保持率由44.4% 提升到89.5%,平均每周容量衰减为0.06 mAh·g^-1. 因此,NaDFOB可以作为钠离子电池非水电解液的一种有效添加剂.     

Tris(trimethylsilyl) borate as an electrolyte additive for high-voltage lithium-ion batteries using LiNi_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)Co_(1/3)O_2 cathode

The influence of tris(trimethylsilyl) borate(TMSB) as an electrolyte additive on lithium ion cells have been studied using Li/Li Co_(1/3)Ni_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2 cells at a higher voltage,4.7 V versus Li/Li~+.1 wt% TMSB can dramatically reduce the capacity fading that occurs during cycling at room temperature(RT) and elevated temperature(60 °C).After 150 cycles at 1 C rate(1 C = 278 m Ah/g),the capacity retention of Li/Li Co_(1/3)Ni_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2 is up to near 72% in the electrolyte with TMSB added,while it is only about 35% in the baseline electrolyte.The electrochemical behaviors,the surface chemistry and structure of Li/Li Co_(1/3)Ni_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2 cathode are characterized with charge/discharge test,linear sweep voltammetry(LSV),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS),thermal gravimetric analyses(TGA),scanning electron microscope(SEM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).These analysis results reveal that the addition of TMSB is able to protectively modify the electrode CEI film in a manner that suppresses electrolyte decomposition and degradation of electrode surface structure,even though at both a higher voltage of 4.7 V and an elevated temperature of 60 °C.