Passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery

Anode-free lithium–metal batteries (AFLMBs) are ideal candidates for achieving high-energy density electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices by eliminating the need for a conventional graphite electrode or excess lithium–metal anode. Those AFLMBs severely suffer from low Coulombic efficiency (CE)...

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Main Authors: Natarajan, Karthic, Wu, She–Huang, Wu, Yi–Shiuan, Chang, Jeng-Kuei, Jose, Rajan, Yang, Chun-Chen
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author Natarajan, Karthic
Wu, She–Huang
Wu, Yi–Shiuan
Chang, Jeng-Kuei
Jose, Rajan
Yang, Chun-Chen
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Wu, She–Huang
Wu, Yi–Shiuan
Chang, Jeng-Kuei
Jose, Rajan
Yang, Chun-Chen
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description Anode-free lithium–metal batteries (AFLMBs) are ideal candidates for achieving high-energy density electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices by eliminating the need for a conventional graphite electrode or excess lithium–metal anode. Those AFLMBs severely suffer from low Coulombic efficiency (CE), and long cyclability due to the loss of Li inventory in the cathode to uncontrollable side reactions. Advanced electrolyte development is a promising route to maximize lithium-inventory retention rate (LIRR) and minimize capacity fade. However, a poor understanding of the mechanisms by which advanced electrolytes improve performance hampers progress in the practical development of AFLMBs. In this study, the 1 M LiDFOB in EC/DMC (1:1, v/v %) + 1 wt% LiDFP +1 wt% FEC (denoted as DDEDF) has been chosen as an alternative liquid electrolyte for AFLMBs. The electrolyte properties of the DDEDF electrolyte in asymmetric and symmetric configurations were systematically studied and compared with the electrochemical performances of conventional LP30 electrolyte (1 M LiPF6 in EC/DMC (1:1, v/v %)) used for LMBs. The AFLMB based on DDEDF electrolyte delivered an enhanced cyclability (100 cycles) and superior LIRR retention (99.10 %) than the LP30 electrolyte. Based on those results, we found that our DDEDF shows highly promising as an alternative liquid electrolyte for the AFLMB practical application.
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spelling ump-443422025-09-22T00:34:38Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44342/ Passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery Natarajan, Karthic Wu, She–Huang Wu, Yi–Shiuan Chang, Jeng-Kuei Jose, Rajan Yang, Chun-Chen QD Chemistry TP Chemical technology Anode-free lithium–metal batteries (AFLMBs) are ideal candidates for achieving high-energy density electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices by eliminating the need for a conventional graphite electrode or excess lithium–metal anode. Those AFLMBs severely suffer from low Coulombic efficiency (CE), and long cyclability due to the loss of Li inventory in the cathode to uncontrollable side reactions. Advanced electrolyte development is a promising route to maximize lithium-inventory retention rate (LIRR) and minimize capacity fade. However, a poor understanding of the mechanisms by which advanced electrolytes improve performance hampers progress in the practical development of AFLMBs. In this study, the 1 M LiDFOB in EC/DMC (1:1, v/v %) + 1 wt% LiDFP +1 wt% FEC (denoted as DDEDF) has been chosen as an alternative liquid electrolyte for AFLMBs. The electrolyte properties of the DDEDF electrolyte in asymmetric and symmetric configurations were systematically studied and compared with the electrochemical performances of conventional LP30 electrolyte (1 M LiPF6 in EC/DMC (1:1, v/v %)) used for LMBs. The AFLMB based on DDEDF electrolyte delivered an enhanced cyclability (100 cycles) and superior LIRR retention (99.10 %) than the LP30 electrolyte. Based on those results, we found that our DDEDF shows highly promising as an alternative liquid electrolyte for the AFLMB practical application. Elsevier Ltd 2025-02 Article PeerReviewed pdf en https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44342/1/Passive%20borate-based%20salt%20as%20electrolyte%20alternative.pdf Natarajan, Karthic and Wu, She–Huang and Wu, Yi–Shiuan and Chang, Jeng-Kuei and Jose, Rajan and Yang, Chun-Chen (2025) Passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery. Journal of Energy Storage, 109 (115165). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2352-152X. (Published) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.115165 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.115165 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.115165
spellingShingle QD Chemistry
TP Chemical technology
Natarajan, Karthic
Wu, She–Huang
Wu, Yi–Shiuan
Chang, Jeng-Kuei
Jose, Rajan
Yang, Chun-Chen
Passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery
title Passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery
title_full Passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery
title_fullStr Passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery
title_full_unstemmed Passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery
title_short Passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery
title_sort passive borate-based salt as electrolyte alternative for zero-excess lithium metal battery
topic QD Chemistry
TP Chemical technology
url https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44342/
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https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44342/