Electrolyte Design for High-Voltage Lithium Battery Stability
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Summary
Problems
Lithium secondary batteries face reduced lifetime and stored energy capacity due to electrolyte decomposition at high temperatures and narrow potential windows when used in electric vehicles and power storage applications, where high-voltage electrode materials are employed.
Innovation solutions
An electrolyte composition for lithium secondary batteries is developed, comprising a lithium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, and a piperazine derivative with an oxidation potential lower than the solvent by 2-4 V, which forms a thin film on the cathode surface to prevent electrolyte oxidation and enhance ion conductivity.
TRIZ Analysis
Specific contradictions:
General conflict description:
Principle concept:
If high-voltage electrode materials are used to increase energy density, then the battery's energy storage capacity is improved, but the electrolyte decomposes more easily due to the narrow potential window
Why choose this principle:
The patent introduces a coating layer comprising metal fluoride, metal oxide, or metal oxyfluoride as an intermediary between the high-voltage cathode material and the electrolyte. This coating layer acts as a mediator that prevents direct contact and harmful interactions, allowing the use of high-voltage electrode materials while maintaining electrolyte stability. The coating layer has specific properties (ionic conductivity, electronic conductivity control, and chemical stability) that enable it to bridge the gap between high-energy-density materials and stable electrolyte operation.
Principle concept:
If the battery operates at high temperatures to improve performance, then the power output is enhanced, but the electrolyte decomposition accelerates reducing lifetime
Why choose this principle:
The patent applies a protective coating layer on the cathode material surface before battery operation begins. This pre-applied coating serves as a cushioning barrier that prevents thermal runaway and electrolyte decomposition even when the battery operates at high temperatures. The coating layer is specifically designed to remain stable under thermal stress and prevent harmful reactions between the electrolyte and electrode materials at elevated temperatures, thereby extending battery lifetime while maintaining high-power capability.
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AI summary:
An electrolyte composition for lithium secondary batteries is developed, comprising a lithium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, and a piperazine derivative with an oxidation potential lower than the solvent by 2-4 V, which forms a thin film on the cathode surface to prevent electrolyte oxidation and enhance ion conductivity.
Abstract
An electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery, the electrolyte including: a lithium salt; a non-aqueous organic solvent; and a piperazine derivative represented by Formula 1 having an oxidation potential lower than an oxidation potential of the non-aqueous organic solvent by about 2 V to about 4 V: wherein, in Formula 1, X, Y, and R 1 to R 4 are defined in the specification.