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Effect of zwitterion on the lithium solid electrolyte interphase in ionic liquid electrolytes

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Byrne, N., Howlett, P. C., MacFarlane, Douglas (Douglas R.), Smith, Mark E., Howes, Andrew P., Hollenkamp, A. F., Bastow, T., Hale, P. and Forsyth, Maria (2008) Effect of zwitterion on the lithium solid electrolyte interphase in ionic liquid electrolytes. Journal of Power Sources, Vol.184 (No.1). pp. 288-296. doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2008.04.094

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Abstract

An understanding of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) that forms on the lithium-metal surface is essential to the further development of rechargeable lithium-metal batteries. Currently, the formation of dendrites during cycling, which can lead to catastrophic failure of the cell, has mostly halted research on these power sources. The discovery of ionic liquids as electrolytes has rekindled the possibility of safe, rechargeable, lithium-metal batteries. The current limitation of ionic liquid electrolytes, however, is that when compared with conventional non-aqueous electrolytes the device rate capability is limited. Recently, we have shown that the addition of a zwitterion such as N-methyl-N-(butyl sulfonate) pyrrolidinium resulted in enhancement of the achievable current densities by 100%. It was also found that the resistance of the SEI layer in the presence of a zwitterion is 50% lower. In this study, a detailed chemical and electrochemical analysis of the SEI that forms in both the presence and absence of a zwitterion has been conducted. Clear differences in the chemical nature and also the thickness of the SEI are observed and these may account for the enhancement of operating current densities. Crown Copyright (C) 2008 Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Physics
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Nuclear magnetic resonance, Lithium cells, Electrolytes -- Conductivity, Electrochemistry, Ionic solutions
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Power Sources
Publisher: Elsevier S.A.
ISSN: 0378-7753
Official Date: 15 September 2008
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15 September 2008UNSPECIFIED
Volume: Vol.184
Number: No.1
Number of Pages: 9
Page Range: pp. 288-296
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2008.04.094
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Funder: Australian Research Council (ARC)

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