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Solvation layer effects on lithium migration in localized High-Concentration Electrolytes: Analyzing the diverse
Zhanlin Yang1, Guolin Hu2, Chenyu Wang1
1Multiscale Computational Materials Facility & Materials Genome Institute, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350108, PR China.
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
|January 3, 2025
Summary
Localized high-concentration electrolytes (LHCEs) enhance lithium-ion battery (LIB) performance. Antisolvent properties critically influence electrolyte reactivity and Li+ diffusion, guiding the design of advanced LIBs.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Computational Chemistry
Background:
- Localized high-concentration electrolytes (LHCEs) present a novel approach to enhance electrolyte functionality in energy storage devices.
- Understanding the role of antisolvents in modulating electrolyte properties is crucial for designing effective LHCEs.
- The precise mechanisms by which antisolvents influence electrochemical reactivity within LHCE solvation structures require further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between antisolvent physicochemical properties and their impact on lithium-ion battery (LIB) performance.
- To elucidate the mechanism of antisolvent modulation on electrochemical reactivity in LHCEs.
- To provide insights for the rational design of high-performance LIBs.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive multiscale theoretical simulations were employed.
- Experimental characterizations were integrated with theoretical simulations.
- Nine distinct antisolvents (chain ethers and cyclic non-ethers) were systematically studied within a LiFSI/DME electrolyte system.
Main Results:
- A positive correlation was observed between the relative molecular masses of antisolvents within the same class and the resulting solution density.
- The viscosity of DME-antisolvent mixtures showed a positive correlation with the interaction energy magnitude between the components.
- The self-diffusion coefficient of Li+ ions was positively correlated with the sum of Li+-DME and Li+-FSI- interaction energies, influenced by antisolvent class.
Conclusions:
- The study reveals key relationships between antisolvent properties, electrolyte characteristics, and Li+ transport in LHCEs.
- Findings offer a deeper understanding of LHCE behavior, crucial for advancing LIB technology.
- The results facilitate the design of next-generation LIBs with improved performance through strategic antisolvent selection.
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