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Yuhui Chen1, Stefan A Freunberger, Zhangquan Peng

  • 1School of Chemistry, University of St. Andrews, North Haugh, St. Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, United Kingdom.

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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Rechargeable nonaqueous lithium-oxygen (Li-O(2)) batteries offer high energy density but face challenges.
  • Electrolyte stability against reactive oxygen species at the cathode is a critical hurdle for Li-O(2) battery longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the stability of dimethylformamide (DMF) as an electrolyte component in rechargeable nonaqueous Li-O(2) batteries.
  • To identify electrolyte decomposition products and their impact on battery cycling performance.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated electrochemical reactions at the oxygen cathode during discharge-charge cycles.
  • Analyzed electrolyte decomposition products using various analytical techniques.

Main Results:

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  • Initial cycles show reversible lithium peroxide (Li(2)O(2)) formation/decomposition.
  • Significant electrolyte decomposition of dimethylformamide occurs, increasing with cycling.
  • Decomposition products include Li(2)O(2), lithium carbonate (Li(2)CO(3)), formate, acetate, nitric oxide (NO), water (H(2)O), and carbon dioxide (CO(2)).
  • Accumulation of Li(2)CO(3) on the electrode is observed with continued cycling.

Conclusions:

  • Dimethylformamide exhibits insufficient stability towards reduced oxygen species in Li-O(2) batteries.
  • The observed electrolyte decomposition and product accumulation limit the practical application of DMF in rechargeable nonaqueous Li-O(2) systems.