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Synthesis of Ionic Liquid Based Electrolytes, Assembly of Li-ion Batteries, and Measurements of Performance at High Temperature
Published on: December 20, 2016
Ternary Synergistic Electrolyte Enabling Stable Li-Ion Battery Operation Across -40 °C to 60 °C
Yali Zhao1, Yutao Liu1, Jingju Liu1
1State Key Laboratory of Disaster Prevention and Reduction for Power Grid Transmission and Distribution Equipment, State Grid Hunan Electric Company Limited Disaster Prevention and Reduction Center, Changsha 410007, China.
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The operational failure of lithium-ion batteries under extreme temperatures (-40~60 °C) stems primarily from electrolyte limitations. While prior efforts improved either low-temperature or high-temperature performance independently, holistic electrolyte design with practical validation remains elusive. Herein, we develop an all-climate electrolyte (ACE) through synergistic coordination of solvent, Li salt, and additive, achieving low viscosity (<10 mPa·s at -40 °C) and high ionic conductivity (7.0 mS cm-1 at -40 °C). Raman and NMR spectra reveal MA and EC co-occupying Li+ solvation sheath while EMC acts as a diluent, enabling rapid ion transport. Consequently, LiFePO4 (LFP)|graphite (Gr) cell delivers unprecedented cyclability: zero capacity decay over 500 cycles at 0 °C, stable operation across -40~60 °C, and 94.1% retention after 100 cycles at 45 °C in Ah-level pouch cells. XPS and SEM analysis demonstrate lithium difluorophosphate (LiDFP) and lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) collaboratively remodel SEI/CEI interphases, enriching them with LiF, Li3PO4, and Li2SO4. This inorganic-dominant architecture enhances interfacial Li+ kinetics and all-climate stability compared to the baseline electrolyte. Our tripartite electrolyte strategy provides a material-agnostic solution for all-climate energy storage.
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