Regulation of Cathode‐Electrolyte Interphase via Electrolyte Additives in Lithium Ion Batteries

As the power supply of the prosperous new energy products, advanced lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are widely applied to portable energy equipment and large‐scale energy storage systems. To broaden the applicable range, considerable endeavours have been devoted towards improving the energy and power density of LIBs. However, the side reaction caused by the close contact between the electrode (particularly the cathode) and the electrolyte leads to capacity decay and structural degradation, which is a tricky problem to be solved. In order to overcome this obstacle, the researchers focused their attention on electrolyte additives. By adding additives to the electrolyte, the construction of a stable cathode‐electrolyte interphase (CEI) between the cathode and the electrolyte has been proven to competently elevate the overall electrochemical performance of LIBs. However, how to choose electrolyte additives that match different cathode systems ideally to achieve stable CEI layer construction and high‐performance LIBs is still in the stage of repeated experiments and exploration. This article specifically introduces the working mechanism of diverse electrolyte additives for forming a stable CEI layer and summarizes the latest research progress in the application of electrolyte additives for LIBs with diverse cathode materials. Finally, we tentatively set forth recommendations on the screening and customization of ideal additives required for the construction of robust CEI layer in LIBs. We believe this minireview will have a certain reference value for the design and construction of stable CEI layer to realize desirable performance of LIBs.     

Particles in composite polymer electrolyte for solid-state lithium batteries: A review

Solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) have been identified as one kind of the most promising energy conversion and storage devices because of their safety, high energy density, and long cycling life. The development of solid-state electrolyte is vital to commercialize SSLBs. Composite polymer electrolyte (CPE), derived by compositing inorganic particles into solid polymer electrolyte has become the most practical species for SSLBs because it inherits the advantages of polymer electrolyte and simultaneously achieves enhanced ionic conductivity and mechanical properties. The characteristics of inorganic particles and their interaction with polymers strongly impact the performance of CPE, improving its ionic conductivity, mechanical properties, thermal and electrochemical stability, as well as interface compatibility with both electrodes. In this review, the effects of particle characteristics including its species, size, proportion, morphology on the ionic conductivity and mechanical properties of CPE are reviewed. Meanwhile, some novel composite strategies are also introduced including surface modification, hybridization, and alignment of particles in polymer matrices, as well as some new preparation methods of CPE. The interactions between particles and other components in CPE including polymer matrices or lithium salt are particularly focused herein to reveal the lithium conductive mechanism. Finally, a perspective on the direction of future CPE development for SSLBs is presented.     

Preparation and ionic conductivities of the plasticized polymer electrolytes based on poly(methyl methacrylate-co-alkali metal methacrylate)

Ionic conductivities of the polymer electrolytes prepared from the ionomer (poly(methyl methacrylate-co-alkali metal methacrylate)), lithium perchlorate, and ethylene carbonate as a plasticizer, were studied as a function of the ion content and the alkali-metal cation of the ionomer. It was possible to obtain tough films with room-temperature ionic conductivities of ∼ 10^-3 S/cm. The maximum ion conductivities of the polymer electrolytes were obtained at the ion content of 5 mol % for both Li and Na ionomer. The effects of the ion content of the ionomer on the ionic conductivities of the polymer electrolytes were mainly interpreted in terms of the characteristics of the ion aggregate formed in the polymer electrolytes. The thermal dependence of the ionic conductivity was shown to be a non-VTF pattern in some of the polymer electrolytes investigated, which is expected to be due to the presence of the ion aggregate. © John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

NaOH电解液改善MH/Ni电池自放电性能的机理研究

以NaOH电解液代替KOH能够明显改善MH/N i电池的自放电性能和高温(60℃)充电效率.电化学阻抗和循环伏安测试表明,NaOH电解液的作用可能是改变了H原子于负极表面的吸(脱)附行为,并在一定程度上抑制了负极的析氢过程,从而改善了电池的自放电性能.     

白藜芦醇对长期贮存锂离子电池电解液性能的影响

锂离子电池电解液从制造完成到使用,一般都会经历灌装、运输和贮存的过程,了解长期贮存过程对锂离子电池电解液性能的影响,对锂离子电池的生产具有一定的理论指导意义.本文运用电化学阻抗谱(EIS)测试并结合循环伏安法(CV)测试、充放电测试、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)等研究了1 mol.L-1 LiPF6-EC:EMC 基础电解...     

Pt/C和Pt/CNTs电极的电化学稳定性研究

采用恒电位氧化法研究了Pt/C和Pt/CNTs电极的电化学稳定性. 相同条件下, Pt/C电极的氧化电流大约为Pt/CNTs电极的2倍; 120 h氧化后, Pt/C电极Pt的电化学表面积下降了21.3%, 而Pt/CNTs电极仅下降了7.6%, 表明Pt/CNTs电极性能衰减较慢. X射线光电子能谱(XPS)分析表明, Pt/C的载体碳黑表面氧增加量大于Pt/CNTs中碳纳米管(CNTs)表面氧的增加量, 说明碳黑的被氧化程度较高, 电化学稳定性差; Pt的表面化学状态没有发生变化; 碳纳米管本身的抗电化学氧化性也大于碳黑. 所以, 载体的被氧化程度不同是两种电极性能衰减不同的主要原因之一, 并且排除了Pt表面状态的影响.     

乙酸-三氟化硼乙醚混合质子电解质

乙酸和三氟化硼乙醚(BFEE)本身离子电导率很低, 向乙酸中加入少量BFEE可以形成良好的混合质子电解质溶液. 随着乙酸中BFEE浓度的变化, 混合电解质溶液的离子电导率迅速上升, 当BFEE摩尔分数为65%时具有最大值, 达5800 μS/cm. 红外光谱和¹H NMR研究表明混合电解质中的主要导电离子为CH₃COOH₂^＋和CH₃COOBF₃^－.     

金属有机框架(MOFs)材料在锂离子电池及锂金属电池电解液中的应用

总结了金属有机框架(MOFs)材料在锂离子电池电解液中的研究进展.通过归纳锂离子电池长期存在的一些缺陷,随后将MOFs材料作为离子筛、人造负极保护层、准固态电解质以及用来调节电解液构型,使得锂离子电池的性能得到显著提升.最后,基于MOFs材料本身的特性,还对MOFs材料在电化学储能领域中的后续应用进行了合理地前瞻性展望...     

Recent Progress and Perspectives of Sodium Metal Anodes for Rechargeable Batteries

Sodium metal anodes have attracted significant attention due to their high specific capacity,low redox potential and abundant resources.However,the dendrites and unstable solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)of sodium anodes restrict the development of sodium metal batteries.This review includes the recent progress on the Na anode protection in sodium metal batteries.The strategies are summarized as modified three-dimensional current collectors,artificial solid electrolyte interphases,and electrolyte modifications.Conclusions and perspectives are envisaged for the further understanding and development of Na metal anodes.     

原位聚合制备的离子液体/聚合物电解质的研究

采用原位聚合制备出新型的BMIPF6/PMMA聚合物电解质透明弹性膜. 研究结果表明, BMIPF6/PMMA聚合物电解质体系在305 ℃时仍具有较好的热稳定性, 其安全性能优于含有机溶剂的传统非水电解质体系. 随着离子液体含量的增加, 其玻璃化转变温度逐渐减小, 离子电导率升高; 且离子电导率与温度的关系服从VTF方程. 其中, 当BMIPF6的质量分数为50%时, 该聚合物电解质的室温离子电导率高达0.15 mS/cm.