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Low-temperature lithium-ion batteries: challenges and progress of surface/interface modifications for advanced
Pan Mei1, Yuan Zhang1, Wei Zhang1,2
1Innovation Center for Chemical Science|College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China. zhangwei-iccs@suda.edu.cn.
Nanoscale
|December 21, 2022
Summary
Improving lithium-ion battery performance at low temperatures requires addressing interfacial resistance. This review details interfacial processes and modifications for enhanced sub-zero operation of these essential energy storage devices.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Lithium-ion batteries face performance degradation at low temperatures, limiting their use in extreme conditions.
- Energy and power density losses at sub-zero temperatures are significant obstacles.
- Interfacial charge transfer resistance dominates total internal resistance in low-temperature lithium-ion batteries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review interfacial processes in lithium-ion batteries at low temperatures.
- To present recent advancements in electrode/interface modifications for improved low-temperature performance.
- To discuss challenges and future directions in controlling electrode/electrolyte interfaces for low-temperature applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of interfacial processes (Li+ solvation/desolvation, SEI diffusion, electron transport).
- Detailed examination of electrode surface and interface modification strategies.
- Analysis of current challenges and future perspectives.
Main Results:
- Key interfacial processes affecting low-temperature performance were identified.
- Various electrode/interface modification techniques for enhanced low-temperature functionality were discussed.
- The critical role of the electrode-electrolyte interface in mitigating low-temperature limitations was highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing the electrode-electrolyte interface is crucial for high-performance low-temperature lithium-ion batteries.
- Continued research into interface engineering is necessary to overcome current limitations.
- Future work should focus on advanced interface control strategies for reliable extreme-condition battery operation.
