Slurry for electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating, electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating, and preparation method and application thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of lithium battery technology, and discloses a slurry for electrolyte flame retardant coating, an electrolyte flame retardant coating, and a preparation method and application thereof. The slurry contains phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles, phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles, a stabilizing agent, a polymer binder and a first solvent; the average particle diameter of the phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles is 1-5 μm; the average particle diameter of the phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles is 0.4-3 μm. The electrolyte flame retardant coating prepared by the slurry for electrolyte flame retardant coating provided by the present invention is used in lithium-ion batteries, which can not only prevent the battery from overheating and catching fire, thereby achieving the purpose of delaying battery fire, but also the coating can interrupt the combustion of organic electrolyte; when the electrolyte flame retardant coating is applied to lithium-ion batteries, the safety is greatly improved, and the electrical performance is not affected and meets the national standard requirements, and is suitable for application in the field of power energy storage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of lithium batteries, and in particular to a slurry for an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating, an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating, and a preparation method and application thereof. Background Art

[0002] Lithium-ion batteries are considered the mainstream energy storage device with a significant impact on modern society across a wide range of applications, from portable power devices to electric vehicles and stationary energy storage. However, if handled improperly, chemical energy can be suddenly released in the form of fire or explosion, leading to devastating accidents, particularly in electric vehicles and energy storage stations. Recent lithium battery safety incidents serve as a constant reminder that safety is a prerequisite for batteries and that battery safety issues need to be addressed before future high-energy battery systems can be implemented. While external physical safety devices, such as pressure relief vents, positive temperature coefficient resistors, and battery management systems, have been designed to protect battery modules, fire and explosion incidents have not been eliminated. The ultimate solution lies in developing intrinsically safe battery components at the material level. Separators and electrolytes are the root causes of battery fires and are key to battery safety.

[0003] During the thermal runaway process, the separator and liquid electrolyte play an important role. The separator can isolate the positive and negative electrodes and prevent the chemical energy stored in the rechargeable battery from being converted into heat. However, most commercial separators are made of flammable and thermally unstable polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP). When the internal temperature approaches its melting point, the separator shrinks in size, and the positive and negative electrodes come into direct contact, causing a short circuit in the battery. Short circuits caused by electrode contact are a common catalyst for thermal runaway. In this case, if the separator can withstand higher temperatures without burning or shrinking, it can delay or even stop the thermal runaway, thus avoiding catastrophic events. Therefore, safe and reliable lithium-ion batteries require improved flame retardancy and thermal stability of the separator.

[0004] Organic liquid electrolytes are highly flammable and are the "fuel" for battery combustion and explosion. Although non-flammable concentrated electrolytes have been developed, they cannot effectively prevent battery thermal runaway caused by redox reactions between the positive and negative electrodes. The development of flame-retardant separators can solve this serious problem to a certain extent. In addition, replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with solid-state electrolytes can solve the inherent problem of electrolyte flammability. Solid-state batteries also provide an attractive solution to safety issues, however, since solid-state batteries still need more research before they can be integrated into larger applications, it is very important to improve the thermal stability of current lithium-ion battery component designs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art lithium-ion batteries, such as poor safety and thermal stability.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the first aspect of the present invention provides a slurry for electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating, wherein the slurry contains phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles, phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles, a stabilizing agent, a polymer binder and a first solvent;

[0007] Wherein, based on the total weight of the slurry, the content of the phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles is 15-25wt%, the content of the phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles is 10-20wt%, the content of the stabilizing agent is 1.5-5.8wt%, the content of the polymer binder is 1-10wt%, and the content of the first solvent is 45-60wt%;

[0008] The phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles have an average particle diameter of 1-5 μm and a shell thickness of 0.01-0.9 μm;

[0009] The phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles have an average particle diameter of 0.4-3 μm and a shell thickness of 0.01-1 μm.

[0010] Preferably, the phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles are prepared by a method comprising the following steps:

[0011] In the presence of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether, methyl methacrylate and flame retardant Ⅰ were ultrasonically treated to obtain an emulsion.

[0012] The emulsion is then contacted and mixed with an initiator.

[0013] Preferably, the flame retardant I is a combination of decabromodiphenylethane, aluminum hypophosphite, chlorinated polyethylene and antimony trioxide in a weight ratio of 2-5:1.5-4.5:0.8-2:1.

[0014] Preferably, the weight ratio of the methyl methacrylate, the ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, the polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether, the flame retardant I and the initiator is 1:0.08-0.12:0.1-0.8:0.8-1.2:0.8-1.2.

[0015] Preferably, the phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles are prepared by a method comprising the following operations: stirring and mixing Fischer-Tropsch wax, flame retardant Ⅰ and silicon dioxide in the presence of a second solvent.

[0016] Preferably, the solid-liquid phase transition temperature of the Fischer-Tropsch wax is 80-100°C.

[0017] Preferably, the number average molecular weight of the Fischer-Tropsch wax is 1000-2000.

[0018] Preferably, the Fischer-Tropsch wax is an emulsion with a solid content of 33-50w%.

[0019] Preferably, the flame retardant ⅠI is a combination of tris(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) phosphate and trimethyl phosphite in a weight ratio of 1-3:1.

[0020] Preferably, the amount of the second solvent used is 40-60 mL relative to 1 g of the silicon dioxide.

[0021] Preferably, the weight ratio of the Fischer-Tropsch wax, the flame retardant ⅠⅠ and the silicon dioxide is 5-15:4-6:1.

[0022] A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for preparing an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating, the method comprising: mixing the components of the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating slurry described in the first aspect.

[0023] The third aspect of the present invention provides an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared by the method described in the second aspect.

[0024] The fourth aspect of the present invention provides use of the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating described in the third aspect in a lithium-ion battery.

[0025] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0026] (1) The electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating slurry provided by the present invention has a halogen free radical scavenging mechanism. The dense smoke generated by the reaction can extinguish the flame by excluding oxygen, thereby preventing the battery from overheating and catching fire, thereby delaying the battery fire.

[0027] (2) The electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating slurry provided by the present invention can produce free radicals with flame-retardant properties at high temperatures. The free radicals can capture combustible free radicals such as hydrogen and oxygen in the gas phase, thereby preventing these free radicals from chain reactions and interrupting the combustion of the organic electrolyte.

[0028] (3) When the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating provided by the present invention is used as a diaphragm safety coating to make a safety composite diaphragm, the shell of the phase-change flame-retardant particles in the coating undergoes phase change and melts into a molten state at high temperatures. At the same time, the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating can prevent the polyolefin material diaphragm from burning; in addition, the diaphragm's own temperature-resistant functional coating also ensures its thermal stability.

[0029] (4) When the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating provided by the present invention is applied as a safety coating on the diaphragm and electrode sheets to respectively form a safe composite diaphragm, a safe positive electrode, and a safe negative electrode, and is applied to lithium-ion batteries, in terms of battery manufacturing process, the adhesion between the electrode sheets and the diaphragm makes the battery cell less likely to deform, and the production yield is high; in terms of battery operating performance, safety is comprehensively improved without affecting the battery electrical performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the battery cell structure in Application Example 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 1 is a graph showing the discharge capacity of the lithium-ion batteries of Application Example 1 of the present invention and Comparative Application Example 1 at different rates.

[0032] Description of Reference Numerals

[0033] 1. Safety composite diaphragm

[0034] 2. Safe positive electrode

[0035] 3. Safety negative electrode

[0036] 4. Phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles

[0037] 5. Phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The endpoints of the ranges and any values ​​disclosed herein are not limited to the precise ranges or values, and these ranges or values ​​should be understood to include values ​​close to these ranges or values. For numerical ranges, the endpoints of each range, the endpoints of each range and individual point values, and the individual point values ​​can be combined with each other to obtain one or more new numerical ranges, which should be considered to be specifically disclosed herein.

[0039] As mentioned above, the first aspect of the present invention provides a slurry for electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating, the slurry containing phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles, phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles, a stabilizing agent, a polymer binder and a first solvent;

[0040] Wherein, based on the total weight of the slurry, the content of the phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles is 15-25wt%, the content of the phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles is 10-20wt%, the content of the stabilizing agent is 1.5-5.8wt%, the content of the polymer binder is 1-10wt%, and the content of the first solvent is 45-60wt%;

[0041] The average particle diameter of the phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles is 1-5 μm;

[0042] The average particle diameter of the phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles is 0.4-3 μm.

[0043] During their research, the inventors discovered that a slurry containing phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles, phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles, a stabilizing agent, a polymer binder, and a first solvent can be compounded to produce an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating. At high temperatures, the phase-change flame-retardant particles undergo a phase change, absorbing some heat and slowing the temperature rise of the battery cell. Simultaneously, the phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles release their internal flame retardant. This synergistic effect of two flame-retardant mechanisms—the halogen free radical scavenging mechanism and the dense smoke generated by the reaction—extinguishes the flame by excluding oxygen, thereby preventing the battery from overheating and igniting. Furthermore, the phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles release a core compounded electrolyte flame retardant that can generate flame-retardant free radicals at high temperatures. These free radicals can capture combustible free radicals such as hydrogen and oxygen in the gas phase, thereby preventing these free radicals from chain reactions and interrupting the combustion of the organic electrolyte.

[0044] The inventors further discovered that when the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is used as a diaphragm safety coating, the outer shell of the phase-change flame-retardant particles in the coating can phase-change and melt into a molten state at high temperatures, while utilizing the synergistic flame-retardant mechanism of the core flame-retardant material inside the phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles to prevent the polyolefin material diaphragm from burning; in addition, the diaphragm's own temperature-resistant functional coating can also ensure its thermal stability.

[0045] The inventors continued their research and found that when the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is used as a coating on the edge of the electrode, the coating not only does not affect the electrical performance of the electrode, but the polymer binder in the coating can make the electrode and the diaphragm bond better, the battery cell is not easy to deform during trial production and operation, and the production yield is high; and the phase change flame-retardant particles in the coating can prevent the positive and negative poles of the battery cell from short-circuiting at high temperatures, and at high temperatures, the synergistic flame-retardant mechanism of the coating is used to ensure safety.

[0046] Preferably, the phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles are of a core-shell structure.

[0047] Preferably, the phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles are prepared by a method comprising the following steps:

[0048] In the presence of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether, methyl methacrylate and flame retardant Ⅰ were ultrasonically treated to obtain an emulsion.

[0049] The emulsion is then contacted and mixed with an initiator.

[0050] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles are also prepared by a method comprising the following steps:

[0051] S1: In the presence of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether, methyl methacrylate and flame retardant I are stirred at a speed of 10,000-15,000 rpm for 15-40 minutes, and ultrasonically treated to obtain an emulsion;

[0052] S2: dispersing the initiator with methanol to obtain an intermediate;

[0053] S3: then contacting and mixing the emulsion with the intermediate;

[0054] S4: The product obtained by the contact mixing is washed, dried and sieved in sequence; the sieving is performed by sieving using a 2500-12500 mesh Chinese standard sieve and taking the sieve residue.

[0055] Preferably, in the intermediate, the concentration of the initiator is 0.01-0.03 g / mL.

[0056] Preferably, the flame retardant I is selected from a basic flame retardant and / or a flame retardant synergist. More preferably, the basic flame retardant is selected from at least two of decabromodiphenylethane, microencapsulated red phosphorus, melamine polyphosphate, bromocyclododecane, aluminum hypophosphite, octabromoether, tris(2,3-dibromopropyl)isocyanurate, and ammonium polyphosphate; and the flame retardant synergist is selected from at least one of chlorinated polyethylene, 3.5-hydrated zinc borate, and antimony trioxide.

[0057] More preferably, the flame retardant I is a combination of decabromodiphenylethane, aluminum hypophosphite, chlorinated polyethylene, and antimony trioxide in a weight ratio of 2-5:1.5-4.5:0.8-2:1. In this preferred embodiment, the technical solution provided by the present invention can produce a safer lithium-ion battery.

[0058] Preferably, in step S1, in the flame retardant I, the chlorine content of the chlorinated polyethylene is 35-73 wt%.

[0059] Preferably, in step S1, the ultrasonic treatment conditions include: a power ratio of 30-70% and a time of 20-40 minutes.

[0060] Preferably, in step S2, the initiator is 2,2'-azo-bis-(2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile).

[0061] Preferably, the weight ratio of the methyl methacrylate, the ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, the polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether, the flame retardant I, and the initiator is 1:0.08-0.12:0.1-0.8:0.8-1.2:0.8-1.2. In this preferred embodiment, the technical solution provided by the present invention can produce a safer lithium-ion battery.

[0062] Preferably, in step S3, the contact mixing conditions include: a rotation speed of 800-1700 rpm, a temperature of 25-70° C., and a time of 290-480 min.

[0063] More preferably, in step S3, the contact mixing includes a first contact mixing and a second contact mixing performed sequentially, wherein the conditions of the first contact mixing include: a rotation speed of 1200-1700 rpm, a temperature of 25-30°C, and a time of 10-30 min; and the conditions of the second contact mixing include: a rotation speed of 800-1500 rpm, a temperature of 50-70°C, and a time of 280-450 min.

[0064] In step S4, the present invention has no particular restrictions on the solvent used for the cleaning and the drying time. For example, deionized water and ethanol can be used for cleaning 1-5 times respectively, and the drying time is 24 hours.

[0065] Preferably, the phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles are prepared by a method comprising the following operations: stirring and mixing a thermosensitive sealing agent, a flame retardant Ⅰ and a hollow porous oxide in the presence of a second solvent.

[0066] Preferably, the heat-sensitive sealing agent is selected from at least one of plant wax, microcrystalline wax, polyethylene glycol and fatty acid, and the hollow porous oxide is selected from at least one of ferrosoferric oxide, cerium oxide, manganese dioxide, aluminum oxide, titanium dioxide and magnesium oxide.

[0067] According to a preferred embodiment, the phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles are prepared by a method comprising the following operations: stirring and mixing Fischer-Tropsch wax, flame retardant Ⅰ and silicon dioxide in the presence of a second solvent.

[0068] Preferably, the stirring and mixing conditions include: temperature of 40-60° C. and time of 60-100 min.

[0069] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, in the presence of a second solvent, the Fischer-Tropsch wax and the flame retardant ⅠⅠ are first stirred and mixed, and then silicon dioxide is added to the obtained mixture for a second stirring and mixing, and the product obtained by the second stirring and mixing is sequentially washed, dried and sieved; the sieving is performed by sieving using a 5000-12500 mesh Chinese standard sieve and taking the sieve residue.

[0070] Further preferably, the first stirring and mixing conditions include: temperature of 40-60° C., time of 10-30 min; the second stirring and mixing conditions include: temperature of 50-60° C., time of 50-70 min.

[0071] The present invention has no particular limitation on the solvent used for the cleaning Ⅱ and the time for the drying Ⅱ. For example, deionized water and ethanol can be used for cleaning 1-5 times respectively, and the drying Ⅱ time is 0.5 h.

[0072] Preferably, the solid-liquid phase transition temperature of the Fischer-Tropsch wax is 80-100°C.

[0073] Preferably, the number average molecular weight of the Fischer-Tropsch wax is 1000-2000.

[0074] Preferably, the Fischer-Tropsch wax is an emulsion with a solid content of 33-50w%.

[0075] Preferably, the flame retardant II is a combination of tris(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) phosphate and trimethyl phosphite in a weight ratio of 1-3:1. In this preferred embodiment, the technical solution provided by the present invention can produce a lithium-ion battery with higher safety.

[0076] Preferably, the silicon dioxide has a spherical hollow mesoporous structure, and the average particle diameter is 0.4-3 μm.

[0077] Preferably, the second solvent is selected from at least one of hot ethanol, acetone, methanol, dichloromethane, toluene and ether, more preferably hot ethanol. The "hot ethanol" refers to ethanol that has been heated.

[0078] Preferably, the amount of the second solvent used is 40-60 mL relative to 1 g of the silicon dioxide.

[0079] Preferably, the weight ratio of the Fischer-Tropsch wax, the flame retardant Ⅰ and the silicon dioxide is 5-15:4-6:1. In this preferred embodiment, the technical solution provided by the present invention can produce a lithium-ion battery with higher safety.

[0080] Preferably, the stabilizing agent is selected from at least two of a dispersant, a wetting agent, and a thickener.

[0081] Preferably, the dispersant is selected from at least one of acrylic acid polymers, amino-containing polyacrylates, acrylic acid polymer block copolymers, polyacrylates, fatty acid polyethylene glycol esters, sodium polyacrylate and copolymers containing acidic groups, more preferably acrylic acid polymers and / or amino-containing polyacrylates.

[0082] The present invention has no special requirements for the specific types of the acrylic polymer and the amino-containing polyacrylate. The following text of the present invention exemplifies specific types of acrylic polymers and amino-containing polyacrylates, which should not be understood by those skilled in the art as limiting the present invention.

[0083] Preferably, the acrylic acid high molecular polymer is a yellow liquid with a solid content of 30-42 wt%.

[0084] Preferably, the wetting agent is selected from at least one of sodium succinate, sodium alkyl sulfonate and sodium butylnaphthalene sulfonate, more preferably sodium succinate.

[0085] Preferably, the thickener is selected from sodium carboxymethylcellulose, methylhydroxymethylcellulose and / or bentonite, more preferably sodium carboxymethylcellulose.

[0086] Preferably, the polymer binder is selected from at least one of polyvinylidene fluoride, styrene butadiene rubber and polyacrylic acid, more preferably polyvinylidene fluoride and / or styrene butadiene rubber.

[0087] Preferably, the styrene-butadiene rubber is an emulsion with a solid content of 40-50 wt%.

[0088] Preferably, the first solvent is selected from at least one of deionized water, N-methylpyrrolidone, N,N-dimethylformamide, acetone and tetrahydrofuran, more preferably deionized water and / or N-methylpyrrolidone.

[0089] As mentioned above, the second aspect of the present invention provides a method for preparing an electrolyte resistant flame retardant coating, the method comprising: mixing the components of the electrolyte resistant flame retardant coating slurry described in the first aspect.

[0090] The slurry for the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is the same as or similar to the slurry for the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating described in the first aspect of the present invention, and will not be described in detail here.

[0091] As mentioned above, the third aspect of the present invention provides an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared by the method described in the second aspect.

[0092] Preferably, the viscosity of the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating at 25° C. is 60-2500 mPa.S.

[0093] As mentioned above, the fourth aspect of the present invention provides the use of the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating described in the third aspect in a lithium-ion battery.

[0094] Preferably, the application includes a functional separator, a positive electrode sheet and a negative electrode sheet.

[0095] Preferably, when the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is applied to a functional membrane, the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is applied to the uncoated smooth surface of the functional membrane by a micro-concave roller, dot coating or spraying, and then dried to obtain a safe composite membrane with an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating.

[0096] More preferably, the coating conditions include: a thickness of 2-5 μm, preferably 3 μm; a speed of 3-6 m / min; and a drying temperature of 35-55°C.

[0097] Further preferably, the functional diaphragm is a mixed coating diaphragm of aluminum oxide and polyvinylidene fluoride, with a thickness of 8-17 μm.

[0098] Preferably, when the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is applied to the positive electrode plate, the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is spot-coated on the boundary between the front and back tabs and the material area of ​​the carbon-coated aluminum foil, and dried to obtain a safe positive electrode with the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating.

[0099] More preferably, the conditions for the dot coating include: a width of 3-6 mm, a thickness of 30-50 μm on a single side, a speed of 15-20 m / min; and a drying temperature of 130-150° C.

[0100] Further preferably, the thickness of the carbon-coated aluminum foil is 12-18 μm, and the thickness of the double-sided carbon-coated layer in the carbon-coated aluminum foil is 1-3 μm.

[0101] Preferably, when the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is applied to the negative electrode plate, the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is synchronously spot-coated on the boundary between the double-sided tabs of the copper foil and the material area during the plate coating process, and dried to obtain a safe negative electrode with the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating.

[0102] More preferably, the conditions for the dot coating include: a width of 3-7 mm, a thickness of 20-40 μm, a speed of 12-18 m / min; and a drying temperature of 95-120°C.

[0103] Further preferably, the copper foil has a thickness of 4.5-9 μm.

[0104] The present invention will be described in detail below through examples.

[0105] In the following examples, unless otherwise specified, the raw materials and equipment used are commercially available, and the solvents used are all analytically pure.

[0106] Phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles:

[0107] Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate was purchased from Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co., Ltd. with the brand name XW00979051.

[0108] Polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether was purchased from Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co., Ltd., brand number 30188928.

[0109] Chlorinated polyethylene was purchased from Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co., Ltd. with the brand name XW6323166301; the chlorine content was 35 wt%.

[0110] Phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles:

[0111] Fischer-Tropsch wax, emulsion, solid content 33.5%, number average molecular weight 1000, customized by Shanghai Xinnuo Chemical Co., Ltd.; solid-liquid phase transition temperature 90°C.

[0112] Silica, customized by Xi'an Qiyue Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

[0113] Slurry for electrolyte resistant flame retardant coating:

[0114] Acrylic acid polymer, yellow liquid, solid content of 40±2%, purchased from Shanghai Yingcheng Chemical Co., Ltd., brand DP 21.

[0115] Acrylic acid high molecular block copolymer was purchased from Guangzhou Houhuan Chemical Additive Co., Ltd., brand HH2021.

[0116] Amino-containing polyacrylate was purchased from Guangzhou Houhuan Chemical Additives Co., Ltd., brand HH2016D.

[0117] Polyvinylidene fluoride was purchased from Changsha Xinxing New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. with the brand name JHD-1015.

[0118] Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) emulsion with a solid content of 40 wt% was purchased from Wuxi Sigma New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. under the designation A-100.

[0119] In the following examples and comparative examples, the relevant characteristic parameters were measured by the following methods:

[0120] (1) Air permeability: The air permeability was measured using a Gurley air permeability meter according to the method specified in 6.5.4 of GB / T36363-2018.

[0121] (2) Oxygen index: The limiting oxygen index (LOI value) of the safety composite diaphragm is tested using a limiting oxygen index instrument to evaluate the flammability of the safety composite diaphragm. The test method is: the sample is fixed vertically in a transparent combustion tube with a continuous flow of nitrogen and oxygen mixed in a fixed ratio. The minimum oxygen concentration (volume fraction) when the burning time is greater than 180 seconds or the burning distance exceeds 50 mm is the measured limiting oxygen index (LOI) value.

[0122] (3) Electrochemical stability: Linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) tests were performed using a CHI660e electrochemical workstation to evaluate the electrochemical stability of the safety composite diaphragm in the electrolyte.

[0123] (4) Overcharge test: Refer to the method specified in Appendix A Test Method A.2.12 of GB / T 36276-2018 for testing, and place the lithium-ion battery in a stainless steel clamp to clamp it, and observe whether the lithium-ion battery opens the valve, overflows, smokes, catches fire or explodes.

[0124] (5) Short-circuit test: Refer to the method specified in Appendix A, Test Method A.2.14 of GB / T 36276-2018 to test whether the lithium-ion battery opens the valve, overflows, smokes, catches fire or explodes.

[0125] (6) Heating test: The test shall be carried out in accordance with the method specified in Appendix A, Test Method A.2.18 of GB / T 36276-2018.

[0126] (7) Thermal runaway test: The test shall be conducted in accordance with the method specified in Appendix A, Test Method A.2.19 of GB / T 36276-2018.

[0127] (8) Puncture test: Refer to the IEC62133 standard for testing. Place the battery cell in a puncture test machine and perform the puncture test. Test conditions: 6mm steel needle. Observe whether the lithium-ion battery opens the valve, overflows, smokes, catches fire or explodes.

[0128] (9) Electrical performance test: Refer to the method specified in Appendix A Test Method A.2.5 of GB / T 36276-2018 to obtain data and draw a discharge capacity diagram.

[0129] In the following examples, the amount of methyl methacrylate used is 5.64 g, and the amount of Fischer-Tropsch wax used is 4 g; each 1 wt % represents 1 g.

[0130] Preparation Example 1-1: Preparation of phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles

[0131] (1) In the presence of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether, methyl methacrylate and flame retardant I (decabromodiphenylethane, chlorinated polyethylene, and antimony trioxide) were added to deionized water, stirred at 13,000 rpm for 30 minutes, and ultrasonically treated to obtain a uniform emulsion;

[0132] (2) dispersing the initiator (2,2'-azo-bis-(2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile)) with methanol to obtain an intermediate (the concentration of the initiator in the intermediate is 0.01 g / mL);

[0133] (3) then contacting and mixing the emulsion with the intermediate (performing a first contact mixing and a second contact mixing in sequence) until the reaction is complete;

[0134] (4) The product obtained by the contact mixing is washed twice with deionized water and ethanol to remove the surfactant, and is placed at room temperature to dry for 24 hours. Finally, the product is sieved (using a 12500 mesh Chinese standard sieve to sieve the material under the sieve) to obtain phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles.

[0135] The methods for preparing phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles used in the examples of the present invention are the same, except that the raw material ratios and reaction conditions are different, and different phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles are obtained respectively. The raw material ratios and reaction conditions of the phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles are listed in Table 1. The unlisted parts are the same as those in Preparation Example 1-1.

[0136] Table 1

[0137]

[0138] Preparation Example 2-1: Preparation of Phase Change Electrolyte Flame Retardant Particles

[0139] (1) In the presence of a second solvent (hot ethanol), Fischer-Tropsch wax and flame retardant ⅠⅠ (tris(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) phosphate and trimethyl phosphite) are first stirred and mixed, and then silicon dioxide is added to the obtained mixture and second stirred and mixed;

[0140] (2) The product obtained by the second stirring and mixing was placed in a vacuum environment at 50° C. and dried for 0.5 h, then centrifuged and washed twice with ethanol, dried at room temperature and sieved (using a 5000 mesh Chinese standard sieve to sieve the undersize) to obtain phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles.

[0141] The methods for preparing phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles used in the examples of the present invention are the same, except that the raw material ratios and reaction conditions are different, and different phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles are obtained respectively. The raw material ratios and reaction conditions of the phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles are listed in Table 2. The unlisted parts are the same as those in Preparation Example 2-1.

[0142] Table 2

[0143]

[0144] The following examples are used to illustrate a method for preparing an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating provided by the present invention. Example 1

[0145] First, stabilizing agents (sodium succinate and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose) were added to the first solvent (first deionized water) in sequence and stirred at 500 rpm until uniformly mixed; acrylic polymer and phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles were added and stirred at 800 rpm until uniformly dispersed; the first solvent (second deionized water), acrylic polymer block copolymer, and phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles were added and stirred at 1000 rpm until uniformly dispersed; finally, a polymer binder (styrene-butadiene rubber) was added and stirred at 500 rpm until uniformly dispersed to obtain an electrolyte-resistant flame retardant coating.

[0146] The methods for preparing electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coatings used in the examples of the present invention are the same, except that the types, contents, and characteristic parameters of the raw materials are different, and different electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coatings are obtained respectively. The types, contents, and characteristic parameters of the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coatings are listed in Table 3. The unlisted parts are the same as those in Example 1.

[0147] Table 3

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[0149] Table 3 (continued)

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[0151] Application Example 1

[0152] (1) The electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared in Example 1 was applied to the uncoated smooth surface of a functional diaphragm (a mixed coating diaphragm of aluminum oxide and polyvinylidene fluoride) by means of a micro-concave roller, and then dried and rolled to obtain a safety composite diaphragm A1 with an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating;

[0153] The coating conditions are as follows: thickness of 3 μm, speed of 5 m / min; drying temperature of 45° C.; and the functional diaphragm is a single-sided coating with a thickness of 12 μm.

[0154] (2) The electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared in Example 2 was spot-coated on the boundary between the front and back tabs and the material area of ​​the carbon-coated aluminum foil, and then dried to obtain a safe positive electrode B1 with an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating;

[0155] Among them, the conditions for the above-mentioned dot coating are: width of 5mm, single-sided thickness of 40μm, speed of 15m / min; the above-mentioned drying temperature is 145℃; the thickness of the above-mentioned carbon-coated aluminum foil is 13μm, and the thickness of the double-sided carbon coating layer in the above-mentioned carbon-coated aluminum foil is 1μm.

[0156] (3) The electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared in Example 3 is simultaneously applied to the boundary between the tabs on both sides of the copper foil and the material area during the electrode coating process, and then dried to obtain a safe negative electrode C1 with the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating;

[0157] The conditions for the spot coating are as follows: a width of 4 mm, a thickness of 30 μm, and a speed of 12 m / min; the drying temperature is 100° C.; and the thickness of the copper foil is 6 μm.

[0158] (4) The above-mentioned safety composite diaphragm A1, safety positive electrode B1 and safety negative electrode C1 are prepared into a battery cell through a lamination process, with the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating of the safety composite diaphragm in each battery cell facing the safety positive electrode side. After assembly, high-temperature baking, liquid injection, and chemical division, a lithium-ion battery Y1 is obtained.

[0159] Application Examples 2 to 7

[0160] According to the method of Application Example 1, except that in step (1), the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared in Example 1 is replaced by the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coatings prepared in Examples 2 to 7, respectively, and the rest are the same, to obtain safety composite diaphragms A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, and A7, respectively;

[0161] In step (4), the safety composite diaphragm A1 is replaced with safety composite diaphragms A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 and A7 respectively, and the rest are the same, to obtain lithium-ion batteries Y2, Y3, Y4, Y5, Y6 and Y7 respectively.

[0162] Comparative Application Examples 1 to 3

[0163] According to the method of Application Example 1, except that in step (1), the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared in Example 1 is replaced by the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coatings prepared in Comparative Examples 1 to 3, respectively, and the rest are the same, to obtain safety composite diaphragms DA1, DA2, and DA3, respectively;

[0164] In step (4), the safety composite diaphragm A1 is replaced with the safety composite diaphragms DA1, DA2, and DA3, respectively, and the rest are the same, to obtain lithium-ion batteries DY1, DY2, and DY3, respectively.

[0165] Test Example 1

[0166] The aforementioned test methods were used to measure the performance of the safety composite diaphragms obtained in each example, including air permeability, oxygen index, and electrochemical stability. The test results are shown in Table 4.

[0167] Table 4

[0168] Air permeability s / 100cc Oxygen index% Electrochemical stability A1 188 42 Stablize A2 195 40 Stablize A3 201 39 Stablize A4 210 33 Stablize A5 230 31 Stablize A6 217 32 Stablize A7 245 31 Stablize DA1 310 26 Stablize DA2 301 28 Unstable DA3 297 27 Unstable

[0169] Test Example 2

[0170] The performance of the lithium-ion batteries obtained in each example was measured using the aforementioned test methods, including: overcharge test, short circuit test, heating test, thermal runaway test, and electrical performance test. The obtained lithium-ion batteries were then subjected to a needle penetration test in accordance with the IEC62133 standard. The test results are shown in Table 5.

[0171] The present invention Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the battery cell structure prepared in Application Example 1 is provided as an example. Figure 1 It can be seen that the battery cell structure contains a safety composite diaphragm 1, a safety positive electrode 2, a safety negative electrode 3, phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles 4, and phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles 5, indicating that the safety composite diaphragm, safety positive electrode, and safety negative electrode are loaded with phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles and phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles. When the battery fails, the above-mentioned functional ions release the internal flame retardant to ensure battery safety.

[0172] The present invention Figure 2 The discharge capacity diagrams of the lithium ion batteries of Application Example 1 and Comparative Application Example 1 at different rates are provided as examples. Figure 2 It can be seen that the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared by the slurry for electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating provided by the present invention has excellent discharge capacity and rate performance when applied to lithium-ion batteries.

[0173] Table 5

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[0175] It can be seen from the above results that the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared by the slurry for the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating provided by the present invention has strong thermal stability. It can not only prevent the battery from overheating and catching fire, thereby achieving the purpose of delaying battery fire, but also the coating can interrupt the combustion of the organic electrolyte; when the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating is applied to lithium-ion batteries, the safety is greatly improved, and the electrical performance is not affected and meets the national standards, and is suitable for application in the field of power energy storage.

[0176] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Within the technical concept of the present invention, various simple variations of the technical solution of the present invention may be made, including combining the various technical features in any other appropriate manner. These simple variations and combinations should also be regarded as disclosed in the present invention and fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A slurry for electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating, characterized in that: The slurry contains phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles, phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles, a stabilizing agent, a polymer binder and a first solvent; Wherein, based on the total weight of the slurry, the content of the phase change polyolefin flame retardant particles is 15-25wt%, the content of the phase change electrolyte flame retardant particles is 10-20wt%, the content of the stabilizing agent is 1.5-5.8wt%, the content of the polymer binder is 1-10wt%, and the content of the first solvent is 45-60wt%; The phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles have an average particle diameter of 1-5 μm; the phase-change polyolefin flame-retardant particles are prepared by a method comprising the following steps: In the presence of ethylene glycol dimethacrylate and polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether, methyl methacrylate and flame retardant Ⅰ were ultrasonically treated to obtain an emulsion. Then, the emulsion is contacted and mixed with an initiator; The average particle diameter of the phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles is 0.4-3 μm; the phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles are prepared by a method comprising the following operations: In the presence of a second solvent, the heat-sensitive sealing agent, the flame retardant Ⅰ and the hollow porous oxide are stirred and mixed.

2. The slurry according to claim 1, wherein The flame retardant I has a content weight ratio of 2-5: A combination of decabromodiphenylethane, aluminum hypophosphite, chlorinated polyethylene and antimony trioxide in a ratio of 1.5-4.5:0.8-2:

1.

3. The slurry according to claim 1, wherein The weight ratio of the methyl methacrylate, the ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, the polyethylene glycol octylphenyl ether, the flame retardant I and the initiator is 1:0.08-0.12:0.1-0.8:0.8-1.2:0.8-1.

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4. The slurry according to claim 1, wherein The phase-change electrolyte flame-retardant particles are prepared by a method comprising the following operations: stirring and mixing Fischer-Tropsch wax, flame retardant ⅠⅠ and silicon dioxide in the presence of a second solvent.

5. The slurry according to claim 4, wherein The solid-liquid phase transition temperature of the Fischer-Tropsch wax is 80-100°C; And / or, the flame retardant ⅠI is a combination of tris(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl) phosphate and trimethyl phosphite in a weight ratio of 1-3:

1.

6. The slurry according to claim 4, wherein The amount of the second solvent used is 40-60 mL relative to 1 g of the silica; And / or, the weight ratio of the Fischer-Tropsch wax, the flame retardant ⅠⅠ and the silicon dioxide is 5-15:4-6:

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7. A method for preparing an electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating, characterized in that: The method comprises: mixing the components in the slurry for electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. An electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating prepared by the method according to claim 7.

9. Use of the electrolyte-resistant flame-retardant coating according to claim 8 in lithium-ion batteries.

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