Despite the high energy density of lithium metal batteries(LMBs),their application in rechargeable batteries is still hampered due to insufficient safety.Here,we present a novel flame-retardant solid-state electrolyte...Despite the high energy density of lithium metal batteries(LMBs),their application in rechargeable batteries is still hampered due to insufficient safety.Here,we present a novel flame-retardant solid-state electrolyte based on polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene(PVDF-HFP)with nano SiO_(2)aerogel as an inert filler but Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO)as an auxiliary component to enhance the ion conductivity.The introduction of SiO_(2)aerogels imparts the polymer electrolyte with exceptional thermal stability and flame retardancy.Simultaneously,the interaction between hydroxyl groups of SiO_(2)particles and PVDF-HFP creates a strong cross-linking structure,enhancing the mechanical strength and stability of the electrolyte.Furthermore,the presence of SiO_(2)aerogel and LLZTO facilitates the dissociation of lithium salts through Lewis acid-base interactions,resulting in a high ionic conductivity of 1.01×10^(−3)S·cm^(−1)and a wide electrochemical window of~5.0 V at room temperature for the prepared electrolytes.Remarkably,the assembled Li|Li cell demonstrates the excellent resistance to lithium dendrite and runs stablly for over 1500 h at a current density of 0.25 mA·cm^(−2).Thus,we prepare a pouch cell with high safety,which can work normally after short-circuiting under the external folding and cutting.展开更多
The present article aims to give a brief overview about the advantages of the hydrothermal crystallization method for the synthesis of advanced ceramics.Emphasis is given,not only on the conventional hydrothermal crys...The present article aims to give a brief overview about the advantages of the hydrothermal crystallization method for the synthesis of advanced ceramics.Emphasis is given,not only on the conventional hydrothermal crystallization,but also on some of its variants;such as ultrasound-assisted,electrochemical-assisted,microwave-assisted and surfactant-assisted hydrothermal methods which open up new opportunities for the synthesis of ceramic materials with novel properties demanded for advanced applications.In the current work the synthesis of barium titanate(BaTiO3),lithium metasilicate(Li2SiO3)and sodium-potassium niobate(Na,K)NbO3 powders are reported as cases of study.展开更多
基金the National Key Research and Development Program Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation(No.2022YFE0109400)Leading Edge Technology of Jiangsu Province(Nos.BK20202008 and BK20220009)Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD).
文摘Despite the high energy density of lithium metal batteries(LMBs),their application in rechargeable batteries is still hampered due to insufficient safety.Here,we present a novel flame-retardant solid-state electrolyte based on polyvinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene(PVDF-HFP)with nano SiO_(2)aerogel as an inert filler but Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO)as an auxiliary component to enhance the ion conductivity.The introduction of SiO_(2)aerogels imparts the polymer electrolyte with exceptional thermal stability and flame retardancy.Simultaneously,the interaction between hydroxyl groups of SiO_(2)particles and PVDF-HFP creates a strong cross-linking structure,enhancing the mechanical strength and stability of the electrolyte.Furthermore,the presence of SiO_(2)aerogel and LLZTO facilitates the dissociation of lithium salts through Lewis acid-base interactions,resulting in a high ionic conductivity of 1.01×10^(−3)S·cm^(−1)and a wide electrochemical window of~5.0 V at room temperature for the prepared electrolytes.Remarkably,the assembled Li|Li cell demonstrates the excellent resistance to lithium dendrite and runs stablly for over 1500 h at a current density of 0.25 mA·cm^(−2).Thus,we prepare a pouch cell with high safety,which can work normally after short-circuiting under the external folding and cutting.
基金The authors thank to SIP-IPN and SNI-CONACYT México for the financial support.
文摘The present article aims to give a brief overview about the advantages of the hydrothermal crystallization method for the synthesis of advanced ceramics.Emphasis is given,not only on the conventional hydrothermal crystallization,but also on some of its variants;such as ultrasound-assisted,electrochemical-assisted,microwave-assisted and surfactant-assisted hydrothermal methods which open up new opportunities for the synthesis of ceramic materials with novel properties demanded for advanced applications.In the current work the synthesis of barium titanate(BaTiO3),lithium metasilicate(Li2SiO3)and sodium-potassium niobate(Na,K)NbO3 powders are reported as cases of study.
