The pursuit of safer and high-performance lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has triggered extensive research activities on solid-state batteries,while challenges related to the unstable electrode-electrolyte interface hinder...The pursuit of safer and high-performance lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has triggered extensive research activities on solid-state batteries,while challenges related to the unstable electrode-electrolyte interface hinder their practical implementation.Polymer has been used extensively to improve the cathode-electrolyte interface in garnet-based all-solid-state LIBs(ASSLBs),while it introduces new concerns about thermal stability.In this study,we propose the incorporation of a multi-functional flame-retardant triphenyl phos-phate additive into poly(ethylene oxide),acting as a thin buffer layer between LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2)(NCM811)cathode and garnet electro-lyte.Through electrochemical stability tests,cycling performance evaluations,interfacial thermal stability analysis and flammability tests,improved thermal stability(capacity retention of 98.5%after 100 cycles at 60℃,and 89.6%after 50 cycles at 80℃)and safety characteristics(safe and stable cycling up to 100℃)are demonstrated.Based on various materials characterizations,the mechanism for the improved thermal stability of the interface is proposed.The results highlight the potential of multi-functional flame-retardant additives to address the challenges associated with the electrode-electrolyte interface in ASSLBs at high temperature.Efficient thermal modification in ASSLBs operating at elevated temperatures is also essential for enabling large-scale energy storage with safety being the primary concern.展开更多
In this study,the interaction between primary amine and diketones was investigated.Three diketones with a general structure of—(CH2C(O)CH2C(O))-X-R(X is C,O or N and R is H and/or alkyl groups)were selected to react ...In this study,the interaction between primary amine and diketones was investigated.Three diketones with a general structure of—(CH2C(O)CH2C(O))-X-R(X is C,O or N and R is H and/or alkyl groups)were selected to react with primary amine in aqueous solutions.The reaction was in-situ monitored by Raman technique and the reaction products were identified by FTIR,NMR and LC-MS.It is found that the reaction products strongly depend on the structures of diketones.When X is nitrogen,the expected Schiff base or its analog can be obtained.However,Schiff base or its analog is not detected if X is C or O,instead,ion pairs or hydrolysis products are formed accordingly,suggesting critical impacts of acidity of CH2 inβ-diketone on the product formation.This study also shows that in-situ Raman is a powerful technique for reaction monitoring and structure characterization,which is useful for mechanism understanding.展开更多
基金This work was supported by the Australian Research Council via Discovery Projects(Nos.DP200103315,DP200103332 and DP230100685)Linkage Projects(No.LP220200920).The authors acknowledge the Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility—John de Laeter Centre,Curtin University for the scientific and technical assistance of material characterizations.L.Zhao and C.Cao would like to acknowledge the PhD scholarship supported by BLACKSTONE Minerals Ltd.
文摘The pursuit of safer and high-performance lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has triggered extensive research activities on solid-state batteries,while challenges related to the unstable electrode-electrolyte interface hinder their practical implementation.Polymer has been used extensively to improve the cathode-electrolyte interface in garnet-based all-solid-state LIBs(ASSLBs),while it introduces new concerns about thermal stability.In this study,we propose the incorporation of a multi-functional flame-retardant triphenyl phos-phate additive into poly(ethylene oxide),acting as a thin buffer layer between LiNi_(0.8)Co_(0.1)Mn_(0.1)O_(2)(NCM811)cathode and garnet electro-lyte.Through electrochemical stability tests,cycling performance evaluations,interfacial thermal stability analysis and flammability tests,improved thermal stability(capacity retention of 98.5%after 100 cycles at 60℃,and 89.6%after 50 cycles at 80℃)and safety characteristics(safe and stable cycling up to 100℃)are demonstrated.Based on various materials characterizations,the mechanism for the improved thermal stability of the interface is proposed.The results highlight the potential of multi-functional flame-retardant additives to address the challenges associated with the electrode-electrolyte interface in ASSLBs at high temperature.Efficient thermal modification in ASSLBs operating at elevated temperatures is also essential for enabling large-scale energy storage with safety being the primary concern.
文摘In this study,the interaction between primary amine and diketones was investigated.Three diketones with a general structure of—(CH2C(O)CH2C(O))-X-R(X is C,O or N and R is H and/or alkyl groups)were selected to react with primary amine in aqueous solutions.The reaction was in-situ monitored by Raman technique and the reaction products were identified by FTIR,NMR and LC-MS.It is found that the reaction products strongly depend on the structures of diketones.When X is nitrogen,the expected Schiff base or its analog can be obtained.However,Schiff base or its analog is not detected if X is C or O,instead,ion pairs or hydrolysis products are formed accordingly,suggesting critical impacts of acidity of CH2 inβ-diketone on the product formation.This study also shows that in-situ Raman is a powerful technique for reaction monitoring and structure characterization,which is useful for mechanism understanding.
