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Synthesis of Ionic Liquid Based Electrolytes, Assembly of Li-ion Batteries, and Measurements of Performance at High Temperature
Published on: December 20, 2016
A molecular dynamics study of lithium-containing aprotic heterocyclic ionic liquid electrolytes
Tuanan C Lourenço1, Yong Zhang2, Luciano T Costa1
1Instituto de Química, Universidade Federal Fluminense-Outeiro de São João Batista, s/n CEP:24020-141, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
Ionic liquids with aprotic heterocyclic anions show promise for lithium ion batteries. Higher lithium concentrations decrease dynamics and free volume, with specific phosphonium triazolide ionic liquids demonstrating superior performance.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Computational Chemistry
Background:
- Ionic liquids are being explored as advanced electrolytes for lithium ion batteries.
- Aprotic heterocyclic anions are a key component in these promising electrolyte systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effect of lithium doping on the properties of various ionic liquids.
- To identify ionic liquid structures with optimal performance for lithium ion battery applications.
Main Methods:
- Classical molecular dynamics simulations were employed.
- Properties such as self-diffusivities, lithium transference numbers, densities, and free volumes were calculated.
- Simulations were conducted across a range of lithium concentrations.
Main Results:
- Increasing lithium concentration led to decreased self-diffusivity and free volume in the ionic liquids.
- Structural changes in the liquid were correlated with observed dynamic and free volume trends.
- (Methyloxymethyl)triethylphosphonium triazolide ionic liquids exhibited the best overall performance among those studied.
Conclusions:
- The performance of ionic liquid electrolytes is concentration-dependent.
- Molecular dynamics simulations provide valuable insights into electrolyte behavior.
- (Methyloxymethyl)triethylphosphonium triazolide ionic liquids represent a promising candidate for future lithium ion battery development.
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