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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) offer high energy density but face challenges with safety, dendrite formation, and interfacial instability.
  • Deep eutectic electrolytes (DEEs) show promise for LMBs but often exhibit poor interfacial compatibility.
  • Developing stable and safe electrolytes is crucial for the practical application of LMBs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a non-flammable quasi-solid electrolyte for enhanced lithium metal battery performance and safety.
  • To investigate the interfacial stabilization mechanisms of a novel electrolyte design.
  • To evaluate the electrochemical performance and long-term stability of the developed electrolyte in LMBs.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporation of a novel 3,3'-[oxybis(2,1-ethanediyloxy)]bispropanenitrile (OCN)-based deep eutectic electrolyte into a poly(butyl acrylate) (PBA) matrix.
  • Characterization of the OCN-PBA quasi-solid electrolyte's ionic conductivity, Li+ transference number, and electrochemical window.
  • Testing of Li|OCN-PBA|Li symmetric cells and Li|OCN-PBA|LiFePO4 cells for plating/stripping stability and cycling performance.

Main Results:

  • The OCN-PBA electrolyte exhibits a high ionic conductivity (2.0 × 10^-4 S cm^-1), a Li+ transference number of 0.66, and a wide electrochemical window (5.0 V).
  • Stable Li plating/stripping was achieved over 1500 hours in symmetric cells.
  • The Li|OCN-PBA|LiFePO4 cells demonstrated over 2000 stable cycles, with excellent performance in high-voltage cells.

Conclusions:

  • The OCN-PBA quasi-solid electrolyte effectively stabilizes both cathode and anode interfaces in LMBs.
  • The novel electrolyte design strategy provides a feasible approach for developing safe and high-performance LMBs.
  • This work contributes to advancing the practical application of lithium metal batteries through improved electrolyte technology.