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Direct Molecular Evidence for Desolvation-Controlled Lithium-Ion Insertion at Graphite Electrodes in Highly
Saki Sawayama1, Masaru Matsugami2, Kenta Fujii1
1Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, Yamaguchi University, 1-16-2 Tokiwadai, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-8611, Japan.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
|August 31, 2025
Summary
Understanding lithium-ion battery charging requires knowing the rate-determining step. This study shows that Li-ion desolvation, not anion interaction, controls kinetics in concentrated electrolytes, guiding faster battery design.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Physical Chemistry
Background:
- Designing fast-charging lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries necessitates understanding Li-ion insertion kinetics at graphite electrodes.
- Highly concentrated electrolytes offer potential for improved battery performance but introduce complex interfacial phenomena.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively investigate the influence of Li-ion solvation on electrode reaction kinetics in highly concentrated electrolytes.
- To determine the rate-determining step for Li-ion insertion in LiFSA/solvent solutions.
Main Methods:
- Measurement of activation energy (Ea) for Li-ion insertion.
- Calculation of binding energy (ΔEbind) of Li+-solvent interactions.
- All-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulations.
Main Results:
- A strong linear correlation was observed between Ea and ΔEbind, indicating Li+-solvent interaction strength dictates kinetics.
- In concentrated electrolytes, Li-ion desolvation, not anion decoordination, controls reaction rates.
- MD simulations showed preferential exclusion of anions from the electrode interface, promoting Li+-solvent desolvation.
Conclusions:
- Li-ion desolvation is the rate-determining step for Li-ion insertion in highly concentrated electrolytes.
- Electrolyte design for fast charging should focus on facilitating Li+-solvent bond disruption.
- Understanding interfacial ion behavior is crucial for optimizing Li-ion battery performance.
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