This invention belongs to the field of
lithium battery electrolyte technology, specifically relating to a method for directly synthesizing
thionyl chloride from LiFSI byproducts. The method involves mixing
sulfur, a passivating agent, a catalyst, and a dehydrating agent, pretreating the mixture at high temperature, and then introducing a byproduct gas containing
sulfur dioxide and
hydrogen chloride, along with
oxygen. A one-step synthesis reaction occurs at high temperature. After the reaction, the
solid is filtered off to obtain
thionyl chloride. This invention directly utilizes the LiFSI byproduct
mixed gas without further treatment, converting it into the core
raw material SOCl2, which can then be recycled for LiFSI production, achieving high-value utilization of the byproducts. The reaction in this invention is a one-step synthesis in a single reactor, eliminating the need for a high-temperature oxidation reactor and Cl2 storage and transportation
system. This significantly simplifies the process, makes operation convenient, and reduces costs considerably. The
reaction temperature does not exceed 130°C, making it easy to control and resulting in low
energy consumption.