Understanding Degradation And Enhancing Cycling Stability for High-voltage LiCoO2-based Li-metal Batteries
Abstract: Improving the energy density of Li-ion batteries (LIBs) is vital in meeting the growing demand for high-performance energy storage and conversion systems. Developing high-voltage LIBs using high-capacity and high-voltage cathode materials is promising for enhancing energy density. However, conventional cathode and electrolyte materials face serious decomposition and structural degradation at high operating voltages. Herein, a dual-salts electrolyte of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide and lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide(LiFSI-LiTFSI) is developed to improve the cycling stability of high-voltage LiCoO2 (LCO)||Li batteries.
Operando XRD experiments are carried out to characterize the structural stability of cathode materials, suggesting a severe irreversible phase transformation at high voltage levels. Aging simulations, combined with experimental studies, suggest that a fast loss of active materials is mainly responsible for the capacity loss at high voltages. To minimize further losses of cathode material, surface modification of the LCO cathode was conducted in conjunction with the newly designed high-voltage electrolyte. This approach successfully enabled stable charging and discharging of the LCO||Li battery with a high-capacity retention of over 85 % after 400 cycles at 4.7 V. The present work provides a novel insight into understanding the degradation and enhancing the stability of high-voltage LCO-based Li-metal batteries, thus facilitating their practical applications.
How to cite: B. Wu, Z. Chang, Z. Chen, A. Windmüller, C.-L. Tsai, Z. Qin, D. L. Danilov, L. Zhou, D. T. Daniel, K. Schaps, J. Ahmed, L. H. J. Raijmakers, S. Yu, H. Tempel, J. Granwehr, C. Chen, Y. Wei, R. Eichel, P. H. L. Notten, Understanding Degradation and Enhancing Cycling Stability for High-Voltage LiCoO2-Based Li-Metal Batteries. Adv. Energy Mater. 2024, 2404028. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.202404028