Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Speciation Rates01:07

Speciation Rates

21.4K
Overview
21.4K
Hybrid Zones02:29

Hybrid Zones

20.3K
Hybrid zones are narrow regions where two closely related species interact, mate, and produce hybrids. Relative to either parent species, hybrids may possess distinct phenotypic or genetic differences that impact their survival and reproductive success. The genetic variances introduced by hybridization influence species diversity and speciation processes within the hybrid zone.
20.3K
Formation of Species01:31

Formation of Species

42.5K
Speciation describes the formation of one or more new species from one or sometimes multiple original species. The resulting species are discrete from the parent species, and barriers to reproduction will typically exist. There are two primary mechanisms, speciation with and without geographic isolation—allopatric and sympatric speciation, respectively.
42.5K
Genetics of Speciation02:16

Genetics of Speciation

19.6K
Speciation is the evolutionary process resulting in the formation of new, distinct species—groups of reproductively isolated populations.
19.6K
Extraction: Advanced Methods00:56

Extraction: Advanced Methods

545
Metal ions can be separated from one another by complexation with organic ligands–the chelating agent– to form uncharged chelates. Here, the chelating agent must contain hydrophobic groups and behave as a weak acid, losing a proton to bind with the metal. Since most organic ligands used in this process are insoluble or undergo oxidation in the aqueous phase, the chelating agent is initially added to the organic phase and extracted into the aqueous phase. The metal-ligand complex is...
545
Ladder Diagrams: Redox Equilibria01:30

Ladder Diagrams: Redox Equilibria

534
Ladder diagrams are useful tools for understanding redox equilibrium reactions, especially the effects of concentration changes on the electrochemical potential of the reaction. The vertical axis in the redox ladder diagrams represents the electrochemical potential, E. The area of predominance is demarcated using the Nernst equation.
Consider the Fe3+/Fe2+ half-reaction, which has a standard-state potential of +0.771 V. At potentials more positive than +0.771 V, Fe3+ predominates, whereas Fe2+...
534

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Crystallite Rotation Drives Strain Softening in Semicrystalline Polyethylene.

ACS materials Au·2026
Same author

Structure-Dependent Modulation of Light-Induced Membrane Permeabilization by Photoresponsive Tetraphenylethene Derivatives Revealed through Multiscale Simulations and Cellular Experiments.

ACS applied bio materials·2026
Same author

Heat Transfer Fluids as Co-Diluents in Localized High-Concentration Electrolytes for High-Rate Lithium Metal Batteries With Enhanced Safety.

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)·2026
Same author

Synergistic Protein-Protein and Protein-Lipid Interactions Drive SARS-CoV-2 Envelope Assembly.

Journal of chemical information and modeling·2026
Same author

A Single L17E Mutation Switches the Membrane Disruption Mechanism of the Spider Venom Peptide M-lycotoxin.

The journal of physical chemistry. B·2026
Same author

Morphological evaluation of the vertebral artery and transverse foramen using cervical computed tomography angiography.

British journal of neurosurgery·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 17, 2025

In Situ Neutron Powder Diffraction Using Custom-made Lithium-ion Batteries
11:25

In Situ Neutron Powder Diffraction Using Custom-made Lithium-ion Batteries

Published on: November 10, 2014

15.9K

Discrepant lithium transference numbers due to heterogeneous speciation.

Frederik Philippi1, Yuna Matsuyama1, Simon Buyting2,3

  • 1Department of Chemistry and Life Science, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 240-8501, Japan. publications@ionic-liquids.com.

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics : PCCP
|July 4, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Researchers reveal complex species in lithium battery electrolytes, showing how aggregates and free solvent molecules impact lithium transference and mobility. This advances understanding of high-performance battery design.

More Related Videos

In Situ Lithiated Reference Electrode: Four Electrode Design for In-operando Impedance Spectroscopy
09:36

In Situ Lithiated Reference Electrode: Four Electrode Design for In-operando Impedance Spectroscopy

Published on: September 12, 2018

8.9K
The Tail Suspension Test
10:17

The Tail Suspension Test

Published on: January 28, 2012

81.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 17, 2025

In Situ Neutron Powder Diffraction Using Custom-made Lithium-ion Batteries
11:25

In Situ Neutron Powder Diffraction Using Custom-made Lithium-ion Batteries

Published on: November 10, 2014

15.9K
In Situ Lithiated Reference Electrode: Four Electrode Design for In-operando Impedance Spectroscopy
09:36

In Situ Lithiated Reference Electrode: Four Electrode Design for In-operando Impedance Spectroscopy

Published on: September 12, 2018

8.9K
The Tail Suspension Test
10:17

The Tail Suspension Test

Published on: January 28, 2012

81.0K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Designing high-performance lithium secondary batteries requires optimizing lithium transference and mobility.
  • The relationship between bulk electrolyte species and these crucial properties is not well understood.
  • Existing methods for measuring lithium transference may yield inaccurate results in complex electrolytes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the contribution of different species within [Li(G1)3][PO2F2] electrolytes to observable properties.
  • To investigate the heterogeneity of electrolyte species and their impact on lithium ion transport.
  • To develop a framework for understanding discrepancies in measured lithium transference and mobility.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of species distribution in [Li(G1)3][PO2F2] electrolytes.
  • Estimation of electrophoretic mobilities for individual species, including ions and aggregates.
  • Comparison of results with traditional methods like the Bruce-Vincent method.

Main Results:

  • Discovery of significant electrolyte heterogeneity, with co-existing negatively charged oligomeric aggregates and free solvent molecules.
  • Quantification of electrophoretic mobilities for species like [Li(G1)2]+, aggregates, and free glyme.
  • Demonstration of the Bruce-Vincent method's failure in this system, leading to overestimated lithium transference numbers.

Conclusions:

  • The detailed understanding of species-property relationships in battery electrolytes is critical for tailored design.
  • A novel framework is presented to reconcile differing measurements of lithium transference and mobility.
  • This work provides unprecedented detail into the behavior of species within lithium battery electrolytes.