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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Battery Technology

Background:

  • Silicon anodes offer high capacity for next-generation batteries but suffer from poor calendar lifetime.
  • Localized high-concentration electrolytes (LHCEs) have shown promise in extending silicon anode lifespan.
  • The specific roles of individual electrolyte components in silicon anode calendar aging are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of electrolyte constituent ratios on silicon anode calendar aging.
  • To elucidate the formation mechanisms of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) under different LHCE conditions.
  • To determine the relationship between SEI composition and silicon anode passivity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a voltage hold (V-hold) protocol to assess calendar aging.
  • Employed LHCEs with varied molar ratios of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI), tetramethylene sulfone (TMS), and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl-2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl ether (TTE).
  • Analyzed SEI composition using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and measured parasitic current.

Main Results:

  • Calendar lifetime and irreversible lithium loss were independent of the tested LHCE formulations.
  • SEI composition varied significantly with electrolyte formulation.
  • TMS-coordinated species decomposed into alkanes and LiOH; LiF originated from anion complexes.
  • SEI composition did not correlate with silicon anode passivity, indicating SEI-electrolyte interactions are dominant.

Conclusions:

  • Electrolyte formulation in LHCEs does not directly influence silicon anode calendar lifetime.
  • The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) composition is dependent on electrolyte constituents but not the primary factor in silicon anode passivity.
  • SEI-electrolyte interactions are identified as the critical mechanism governing silicon anode calendar aging in LHCEs.