This invention discloses an
electrolyte and a battery. The
electrolyte comprises an
electrolyte, a
solvent, and a first additive, the first additive having the
structural formula (1). The first additive contains
silicon-based
phosphate groups, which have low oxidation and reduction potentials. It can generate an inorganic interface film rich in P and Si at the positive and negative electrodes. The generated interface helps to reduce the
interfacial impedance of the positive and negative electrodes. Cyclic phosphates have good high-
voltage stability. The generated
phosphate compounds can suppress excessive
ion deposition during the high-
voltage positive
electrode phase transition, providing better protection for the positive and negative
electrode interfaces and improving high-
voltage cycle performance. The polycyclic
phosphate structure can capture hydroxyl radicals and
hydrogen radicals generated by the electrolyte at high temperatures, preventing the
diffusion reaction of
hydrocarbon radicals. At the same time, the
silicon-based structure can generate a stable thermally stable film at the positive and negative
electrode interfaces. The generated high-thermal-stability inorganic
thermal insulation protective layer can reduce the flammability of the electrolyte and significantly improve the safety performance of the battery.