Ultrathin, Flexible Polymer Electrolyte for Cost‐Effective Fabrication of All‐Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries

Wu, Jingyi; Rao, Zhixiang; Cheng, Zexiao; Yuan, Lixia; Li, Zhen; Huang, Yunhui

doi:10.1002/aenm.201902767

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“…[27,33,34] These evolutions at the Li/PEO interface will lead to evident capacity fading with the inferior cyclability. [24,33,35] Tremendous strategies have been proposed to address the intractable issues in the Li/PEO interface, including constructing 3D matrix for Li metal, designing artificial SEI layers, and fabricating the mechanically strong SPEs. [36][37][38][39] Of note, LiF is found as an excellent interfacial component which possesses low Li ions diffusion barrier and superior electronic insulation, thus facilitating the Li ions transfer and homogeneous Li deposits in the batteries with liquid electrolyte.…”

Section: Doi: 101002/adma202000223mentioning

confidence: 99%

In Situ Construction of a LiF‐Enriched Interface for Stable All‐Solid‐State Batteries and its Origin Revealed by Cryo‐TEM

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The application of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) is still inherently limited by the unstable lithium (Li)/electrolyte interface, despite the advantages of security, flexibility, and workability of SPEs. Herein, the Li/electrolyte interface is modified by introducing Li2S additive to harvest stable all‐solid‐state lithium metal batteries (LMBs). Cryo‐transmission electron microscopy (cryo‐TEM) results demonstrate a mosaic interface between poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) electrolytes and Li metal anodes, in which abundant crystalline grains of Li, Li2O, LiOH, and Li2CO3 are randomly distributed. Besides, cryo‐TEM visualization, combined with molecular dynamics simulations, reveals that the introduction of Li2S accelerates the decomposition of N(CF3SO2)2− and consequently promotes the formation of abundant LiF nanocrystals in the Li/PEO interface. The generated LiF is further verified to inhibit the breakage of CO bonds in the polymer chains and prevents the continuous interface reaction between Li and PEO. Therefore, the all‐solid‐state LMBs with the LiF‐enriched interface exhibit improved cycling capability and stability in a cell configuration with an ultralong lifespan over 1800 h. This work is believed to open up a new avenue for rational design of high‐performance all‐solid‐state LMBs.

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Section: Doi: 101002/adma202000223mentioning

confidence: 99%

In Situ Construction of a LiF‐Enriched Interface for Stable All‐Solid‐State Batteries and its Origin Revealed by Cryo‐TEM

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“…For SSEs, the ionic conductance, a function of the thickness, is more directly related to the performance and energy density of SSBs than the ionic conductivity. [196,197] The ionic conductance, G, is given by…”

Section: Solid Polymer Electrolytesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Rechargeable Battery Electrolytes Capable of Operating over Wide Temperature Windows and Delivering High Safety

Lin

Zhou

Liu

et al. 2020

Advanced Energy Materials

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self-discharge rates. [1-3] LIBs permeate nearly every aspect of human life. They are widely used in portable electronics (e.g., smartphones, smart-watches, and laptops), transportation (e.g., electric and hybrid vehicles), and biomedical applications (e.g., cardiac pacemakers and cochlear implants). In light of these achievements, J.B. Goodenough, M.S. Whittingham, and A. Yoshino won the 2019 Nobel prize in chemistry. [4] Despite the considerable success of conventional LIBs, their operational regime is typically around room temperature (RT). Operating at low (<0 °C) or high (>60 °C) temperatures usually deteriorate the performance and leads to safety risks. [5] We should also note that commercial LIBs are highly hazardous as they can ignite and explode in case of an accident, overheating, and overcharging, requiring more stringent safety standards, e.g., wide temperature operability and nonflammability. For example, electric vehicles require battery systems that can deliver a stable performance while maintaining a high energy density even in extreme climates, such as cold mountainous areas, where the temperatures can be as low as −40 °C, and hot deserts, where equipment exposed to sunlight can reach temperatures exceeding 70 °C. [6] Moreover, task-specific applications call for reliable energy storage solutions at extreme temperatures, including subsurface exploration (such as for mineral, oil, and gas), aerospace engineering, safety and rescue, and sterilizable medical devices. [2] Conventional LIBs are composed of a positive electrode or cathode (e.g., LiFePO 4 (LFP), LiNi x Mn y Co z O 2 (x + y + z = 1, NMC) and LiCoO 2 (LCO)), an electrolyte (including solvents, Li salts, and additives), a separator (typically a polyolefin membrane), and a negative electrode or anode (e.g., graphite and Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 (LTO)). Generally, the electrode materials are nonflammable and thermal stable (>300 °C). While the polyolefin membrane will melt/shrink over 120 °C, the commercial separators composited with ceramic nanoparticle (e.g., SiO 2 and Al 2 O 3) have been developed to reduce thermal shrinkage when exposed to overheating. [7,8] Therefore, the major challenge of commercial LIBs at extreme operating temperatures comes to the electrolyte. Carbonates are commonly used as solvents for conventional LIB electrolytes. However, these compounds are Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are the energy storage systems of choice for portable electronics and electric vehicles. Due to the growing deployment of energy storage solutions, LIBs are increasingly required to function safely and steadily over a broad range of operational conditions. However, the conventional electrolytes used in LIBs will malfunction when the temperatures fall below zero or elevate above 60 °C. Further, conventional electrolytes are toxic and flammable, leading to severe safety risks, especially in the case of an accident or overheating. Therefore, an ever-growing body of research has been dedicated to the development of electrolytes characterized by high ionic conduct...

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“…Specifically, NIEs have exhibited ionic conductivities that are 2-3 orders of magnitude higher than the most commonly employed polymer electrolytes. As a result, while lithium-ion batteries using polymer electrolytes are frequently operated at elevated temperatures to raise ionic conductivity, [34,35] NIEs allow solid-state lithium-ion batteries with desirable rate performance at room temperature. For instance, an NIE based on SiO 2 nanoparticles and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (EMIM-FSI)/ lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide achieved rate performance in LiFePO 4 half-cells (i.e., 150 mAh g −1 at 0.1C and 113 mAh g −1 at 1C) that is comparable to conventional liquid electrolytes.…”

Section: Lithium-ion Batteriesmentioning

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Nanocomposite Ionogel Electrolytes for Solid‐State Rechargeable Batteries

Hyun

Thomas

Hersam

2020

Advanced Energy Materials

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Ionogels composed of ionic liquids and gelling solid matrices offer several advantages as solid‐state electrolytes for rechargeable batteries, including safety under diverse operating conditions, favorable electrochemical and thermal properties, and wide processing compatibility. Among gelling solid matrices, nanoscale materials have shown particular promise due to their ability to concurrently enhance ionogel mechanical properties, thermal stability, ionic conductivity, and electrochemical stability. These beneficial attributes suggest that ionogel electrolytes are not only of interest for incumbent lithium‐ion batteries but also for next‐generation rechargeable battery technologies. Herein, recent advances in nanocomposite ionogel electrolytes are discussed to highlight their advantages as solid‐state electrolytes for rechargeable batteries. By exploring a range of different nanoscale gelling solid matrices, relationships between nanoscale material structure and ionogel properties are developed. Furthermore, key research challenges are delineated to help guide and accelerate the incorporation of nanocomposite ionogel electrolytes in high‐performance solid‐state rechargeable batteries.

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Ultrathin, Flexible Polymer Electrolyte for Cost‐Effective Fabrication of All‐Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries

Cited by 277 publications

References 48 publications

In Situ Construction of a LiF‐Enriched Interface for Stable All‐Solid‐State Batteries and its Origin Revealed by Cryo‐TEM

In Situ Construction of a LiF‐Enriched Interface for Stable All‐Solid‐State Batteries and its Origin Revealed by Cryo‐TEM

Rechargeable Battery Electrolytes Capable of Operating over Wide Temperature Windows and Delivering High Safety

Nanocomposite Ionogel Electrolytes for Solid‐State Rechargeable Batteries

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