articleJournal of the American Chemical SocietyMay 30, 2024Closed access

Designing Temperature-Insensitive Solvated Electrolytes for Low-Temperature Lithium Metal Batteries

University of Science and Technology of China · Chinese Academy of Sciences · +5 more institutions

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Abstract

Lithium metal batteries face problems from sluggish charge transfer at interfaces, as well as parasitic reactions between lithium metal anodes and electrolytes, due to the strong electronegativity of oxygen donor solvents. These factors constrain the reversibility and kinetics of lithium metal batteries at low temperatures. Here, a nonsolvating cosolvent is applied to weaken the electronegativity of donor oxygen in ether solvents, enabling the participation of anionic donors in the solvation structure of Li+. This strategy significantly accelerates the desolvation process of Li+ and reduces the side effects of solvents on interfacial transport and stability. The designed anion-aggregated electrolyte has a…

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  • Chemistry
  • Lithium metal
  • Electrolyte
  • Lithium (medication)
  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Metal
  • Chemical engineering
  • Physical chemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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