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Molecular design for electrolyte solvents enabling energy-dense and long-cycling lithium metal batteries

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  • Zhiao Yu

    (Stanford University
    Stanford University)

  • Hansen Wang

    (Stanford University)

  • Xian Kong

    (Stanford University)

  • William Huang

    (Stanford University)

  • Yuchi Tsao

    (Stanford University
    Stanford University
    Stanford University)

  • David G. Mackanic

    (Stanford University)

  • Kecheng Wang

    (Stanford University)

  • Xinchang Wang

    (Xiamen University)

  • Wenxiao Huang

    (Stanford University)

  • Snehashis Choudhury

    (Stanford University)

  • Yu Zheng

    (Stanford University
    Stanford University)

  • Chibueze V. Amanchukwu

    (Stanford University)

  • Samantha T. Hung

    (Stanford University)

  • Yuting Ma

    (Stanford University)

  • Eder G. Lomeli

    (Stanford University)

  • Jian Qin

    (Stanford University)

  • Yi Cui

    (Stanford University
    Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory)

  • Zhenan Bao

    (Stanford University)

Abstract

Electrolyte engineering is critical for developing Li metal batteries. While recent works improved Li metal cyclability, a methodology for rational electrolyte design remains lacking. Herein, we propose a design strategy for electrolytes that enable anode-free Li metal batteries with single-solvent single-salt formations at standard concentrations. Rational incorporation of –CF2– units yields fluorinated 1,4-dimethoxylbutane as the electrolyte solvent. Paired with 1 M lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide, this electrolyte possesses unique Li–F binding and high anion/solvent ratio in the solvation sheath, leading to excellent compatibility with both Li metal anodes (Coulombic efficiency ~ 99.52% and fast activation within five cycles) and high-voltage cathodes (~6 V stability). Fifty-μm-thick Li|NMC batteries retain 90% capacity after 420 cycles with an average Coulombic efficiency of 99.98%. Industrial anode-free pouch cells achieve ~325 Wh kg−1 single-cell energy density and 80% capacity retention after 100 cycles. Our design concept for electrolytes provides a promising path to high-energy, long-cycling Li metal batteries.

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  • Zhiao Yu & Hansen Wang & Xian Kong & William Huang & Yuchi Tsao & David G. Mackanic & Kecheng Wang & Xinchang Wang & Wenxiao Huang & Snehashis Choudhury & Yu Zheng & Chibueze V. Amanchukwu & Samantha , 2020. "Molecular design for electrolyte solvents enabling energy-dense and long-cycling lithium metal batteries," Nature Energy, Nature, vol. 5(7), pages 526-533, July.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natene:v:5:y:2020:i:7:d:10.1038_s41560-020-0634-5
    DOI: 10.1038/s41560-020-0634-5
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