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Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications
Published on: August 12, 2013
Flame-Retardant ADP/PEO Solid Polymer Electrolyte for Dendrite-Free and Long-Life Lithium Battery by Generating Al,
Longfei Han1, Can Liao1, Xiaowei Mu1
1State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, China.
Abstract:
The poly(ethylene oxide) solid polymer electrolyte (PEO SPE) has recently received much attention, however, the organic components in the SPE are still flammable. In this paper, we find that the high efficiency halogen-free aluminum (Al) diethyl hypophosphite flame retardant (ADP) is effective in reducing the flammability of PEO SPE. The SEI layer containing Al and phosphorus (P) inhibits the growth of lithium dendrite and enhances the cycle life of the battery. The capacity of a LiFePO4/SPE/Li battery containing ADP is still 123.2 mAh g-1 at 1.0 C and the Coulombic efficiency is as high as 99.95% after 1000 cycles (60 °C). At the same time, Al, P-rich SEI can inhibit the growth of lithium dendrite and the cycle stability of the battery is further enhanced.

