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A Polymer Lithium-Oxygen Battery.

Giuseppe Antonio Elia¹, Jusef Hassoun¹

¹Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy.

Scientific Reports

|August 5, 2015

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This study showcases a novel solid polymer electrolyte for lithium-oxygen batteries, achieving high capacity and reversible cycling. This advancement offers a safer, high-energy storage solution using lithium metal anodes.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Energy Storage

Background:

Lithium-oxygen batteries offer high theoretical energy density but face challenges with electrolyte stability and safety.
Solid polymer electrolytes present a promising alternative to liquid electrolytes for enhanced safety and simplified cell design.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize a novel solid polymer electrolyte for lithium-oxygen batteries.
To evaluate the electrochemical performance and cycling stability of the Li-O2 battery system.
To investigate the electrochemical mechanisms of lithium peroxide formation and dissolution.

Main Methods:

Electrochemical characterization of the polymer electrolyte conductivity.
Reversible cycling of the lithium-oxygen battery.
Electrochemical techniques combined with X-ray diffraction (XRD) for mechanistic studies.

Main Results:

The polymer electrolyte exhibits suitable conductivity at room temperature.
The Li-O2 battery achieved a high specific capacity of 25,000 mAh gC(-1) (12.5 mAh cm(-2) surface capacity).
Demonstrated reversible electrochemical formation and dissolution of lithium peroxide.

Conclusions:

The solid polymer electrolyte enables stable and reversible cycling of Li-O2 batteries.
The high performance and solid-state configuration highlight its potential as a safe, high-energy storage system.
The use of lithium metal anode is feasible and safe with this polymer electrolyte.