Secondary battery and electric device

Abstract

The invention provides a secondary battery and an electric device. The secondary battery comprises a battery shell with a containing cavity, a battery core assembly located in the containing cavity and an electrolyte containing a first additive, wherein the first additive comprises a sulfate compound; wherein, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the ratio W / R of the mass content W of the sulfate compound to the residual space R is in the range of 0.03%-40%, so that the obtained secondary battery has both the service life and the energy density.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of secondary batteries, and in particular to a secondary battery and an electrical device. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, secondary batteries have been widely used in energy storage power systems such as portable electronic devices, hydropower, thermal power, wind power and solar power stations, as well as power tools, electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, electric vehicles, military equipment, aerospace and other fields. With the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality and the improvement of environmental protection requirements, secondary batteries are being driven to develop towards higher energy density, power performance and cycle life.

[0003] During the electrical cycle, secondary batteries undergo a variety of chemical reactions to produce gas byproducts, which can lead to gas production defects inside the battery, affecting the service life of the secondary battery. By increasing the space left for gas byproducts inside the battery shell, the risk of shell deformation caused by gas production can be reduced, which increases the service life of the secondary battery but reduces the energy density of the secondary battery. It is necessary to provide a secondary battery that can reduce gas production defects and have both service life and energy density. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the background technology, the present application provides a secondary battery, aiming to take into account both the service life and energy density of the secondary battery.

[0005] In a first aspect of the present application, a secondary battery is provided, comprising a battery housing having a receiving cavity, a battery cell assembly located in the receiving cavity, and an electrolyte comprising a first additive, wherein the first additive is selected from a sulfate ester compound;

[0006] Wherein, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive and the residual space R satisfy: 0.03%≤W / R≤40%, which can be 0.03%≤W / R≤20%, and the residual space R is expressed as: Among them, V1 represents the internal volume of the secondary battery housing cavity; V2 represents the volume of the battery cell assembly; V3 represents the volume of the electrolyte; and C represents the discharge capacity of the secondary battery.

[0007] In the secondary battery provided by the present application, the sulfate compound can form an inorganic SEI film (solid electrolyte interphase) at the interface between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, effectively reducing the side reactions caused by the contact between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, reducing the generation of gas, and improving the service life of the secondary battery; the appropriate residual space R can provide a certain space for the battery shell to accommodate the gas generated by the battery side reactions, but the increased residual space R can reduce the energy density of the secondary battery. When the mass content W of the sulfate compound and the residual space R meet the above relationship, the battery shell can not only accommodate the gas generated by the side reactions of the pole piece reduced by the addition of the sulfate compound, but also can achieve an increase in energy density, taking into account the service life and energy density of the secondary battery.

[0008] In any embodiment, the sulfate ester compound includes one or more of 4,4'-vinyl sulfate, vinyl sulfate, diethyl sulfate, dimethyl sulfate, and 4,4-bis(1,3,2-dioxathiacyclopentane)-2,2,2,2-tetraoxide, and optionally includes one or more of 4,4'-vinyl sulfate and vinyl sulfate.

[0009] The above-mentioned sulfate compounds can form an inorganic SEI film at the interface between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, effectively reducing the side reactions occurring during the contact between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, reducing gas generation, and increasing the service life of the secondary battery.

[0010] In any embodiment, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive is 0.045% to 2%, and can be optionally 0.1% to 2%.

[0011] Controlling the mass content of the first additive within an appropriate range can not only reduce interfacial side reactions, but also reduce the impact of the introduction of the first additive on the electrolyte, for example, affecting the fast charging and power performance of the secondary battery, while taking into account the service life and electrical performance of the secondary battery.

[0012] In any embodiment, the residual space R is 0.05 mL / Ah to 3 mL / Ah, and can be optionally 0.1 mL / Ah to 1.5 mL / Ah.

[0013] Controlling the residual space R within an appropriate range can not only provide sufficient space for the battery cell components to improve the energy density of the secondary battery, but also provide sufficient space to accommodate the gas generated by the side reactions of the battery cell components, reduce the internal pressure of the battery casing or maintain the internal pressure basically stable, and improve the safety of the secondary battery.

[0014] In any embodiment, the electrolyte includes a second additive, and the second additive is selected from one or more of fluorocarbonate compounds and sulfonate compounds.

[0015] The second additive including one or more fluorocarbonate compounds and sulfonate compounds is beneficial to the formation of an inorganic SEI film rich in LiF and Li2SO3 on the negative electrode plate side, which is beneficial to further reduce the side reactions occurring in the contact between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, reduce gas generation, and increase the service life of the secondary battery.

[0016] In any embodiment, the fluorinated carbonate compound includes one or more of fluoroethylene carbonate, 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate, 1,1-difluoroethylene carbonate, 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene carbonate, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethylene carbonate, 1-fluoro-2-methylethylene carbonate, 1-fluoro-1-methylethylene carbonate, 1,2-difluoro-1-methylethylene carbonate, 1,1,2-trifluoro-2-methylethylene carbonate or trifluoromethylethylene carbonate, and optionally includes fluoroethylene carbonate and 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate; and / or

[0017] The sulfonate compound includes one or more of 1,3-propane sultone, propene sultone, and 3-fluoro-1,3-propane sultone, and optionally includes 1,3-propane sultone.

[0018] In any embodiment, the second additive includes fluoroethylene carbonate and 1,3-propane sultone. In any embodiment, the second additive includes 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate and 1,3-propane sultone. Wherein, the mass ratio of the fluoroethylene carbonate or 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate to 1,3-propane sultone is (0.1-50):1, and can be optionally (0.1-30):1.

[0019] The above-mentioned fluorinated carbonate compounds and sulfonate compounds can form an inorganic SEI film at the interface between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, effectively reducing the side reactions caused by further contact between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, reducing gas generation, and improving the service life of the secondary battery.

[0020] In any embodiment, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive and the mass content A of the second additive satisfy: 0.045%≤W+A≤15%, optionally 0.1%≤W+A≤11%.

[0021] W+A satisfies the above relationship, which can not only form a sufficient amount of inorganic SEI film at the interface between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate to reduce gas generation and increase the service life of the battery; it can also reduce the impact of the introduction of the first additive and the second additive on the fast charging and power performance of the secondary battery, while taking into account the service life and electrical performance of the secondary battery.

[0022] In any embodiment, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content A of the second additive is 0.05% to 10%, and can be optionally 0.5% to 7%.

[0023] Controlling the mass content of the second additive within an appropriate range can not only reduce interfacial side reactions, but also reduce the impact of the introduction of the second additive on secondary battery performance, such as fast charging and power performance, and can take into account both the service life and electrical performance of the secondary battery.

[0024] In any embodiment, the battery cell assembly includes a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode film layer located on at least one side of the positive electrode current collector and including at least a positive electrode active material. The thickness of the positive electrode current collector is 4 μm to 14 μm, and can be 5 μm to 13 μm.

[0025] In any embodiment, the secondary battery comprises a negative electrode current collector, and the thickness of the negative electrode current collector is 3 μm to 10 μm, and can be 4 μm to 8 μm.

[0026] Controlling the thickness of the positive electrode current collector and / or the negative electrode current collector within an appropriate range can not only meet the requirements of mechanical strength and the requirements of electron conduction during charging and discharging; it can also release a certain amount of space to accommodate more positive electrode active materials / negative electrode active materials, thereby improving the energy density of the secondary battery, or release a certain amount of space to accommodate the gas in the battery, thereby reducing the internal pressure of the battery casing or maintaining the internal pressure basically stable, thereby increasing the service life of the secondary battery and reducing the potential safety hazards of the secondary battery.

[0027] In any embodiment, the filling coefficient of the secondary battery is 1 g / Ah to 3 g / Ah, and can be optionally 1.5 g / Ah to 2.5 g / Ah.

[0028] Controlling the filling coefficient of the secondary battery within an appropriate range can not only provide enough electrolyte to meet the needs of the secondary battery, but also release a certain amount of space to accommodate more positive electrode active materials / negative electrode active materials, thereby improving the energy density of the secondary battery, or release a certain amount of space to accommodate the gas in the battery, thereby reducing the internal pressure of the battery casing or maintaining the internal pressure basically stable, thereby improving the service life of the secondary battery and reducing safety hazards of the casing.

[0029] In any embodiment, the electrolyte includes a solvent, and the solvent includes at least one of a carboxylate solvent, a cyclic carbonate solvent, and a linear carbonate solvent.

[0030] The carboxylate solvent, the cyclic carbonate solvent or the linear carbonate solvent can be used in combination with the first additive and / or the second additive to allow the secondary battery to have an excellent service life and energy density.

[0031] In any embodiment, the solvent includes at least two of the carboxylate solvent, the cyclic carbonate solvent, and the linear carbonate solvent.

[0032] In any embodiment, the mass content X of the cyclic carbonate solvent is 2% to 35% based on the total mass of the solvent.

[0033] In any embodiment, based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass content X of the cyclic carbonate solvent is 20% to 35%, the mass content Y of the linear carbonate solvent is 0% to 75%, and the mass content of the carboxylate solvent is (100%-XY).

[0034] The combination of carboxylate solvents, cyclic carbonate solvents and linear carbonate solvents and controlling the mass content of carboxylate solvents, cyclic carbonate solvents and linear carbonate solvents within an appropriate range can help reduce the viscosity of the electrolyte, improve the dynamics and wettability of the electrolyte, and provide the battery with an excellent service life.

[0035] In any embodiment, the carboxylate solvent comprises a structure shown in Formula I,

[0036]

[0037] Wherein, R1 and R2 each independently include C 1-10 alkyl, optionally, the carboxylate solvent includes one or more of methyl formate, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, methyl propionate, methyl butyrate, ethyl butyrate, propyl butyrate, butyl butyrate, isopropyl acetate, and isoamyl acetate; and / or

[0038] The cyclic carbonate solvent includes one or more of ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate; and / or

[0039] The linear carbonate solvent includes at least one of dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, methyl propyl carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate.

[0040] The above substances can be used in combination with the first additive and / or the second additive to make the secondary battery have excellent service life and energy density.

[0041] In any embodiment, the linear carbonate solvent includes two of dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, methyl propyl carbonate, and methyl ethyl carbonate.

[0042] In any embodiment, the linear carbonate solvent includes dimethyl carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate, and the mass ratio of dimethyl carbonate to ethyl methyl carbonate is 5:90 to 70:10, and can be optionally 10:80 to 60:10.

[0043] The solvent further includes two linear carbonate solvents and / or controls the two linear carbonate solvents, which can reduce the viscosity of the electrolyte, improve the wettability and dynamics of the electrolyte, and take into account the service life and gas production performance of the battery.

[0044] In any embodiment, the secondary battery includes one or more of a lithium secondary battery, a sodium secondary battery, and a potassium secondary battery.

[0045] A second aspect of the present application provides an electrical device, comprising the secondary battery of the first aspect of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0046] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of a secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0048] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a battery module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a battery pack according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of a battery pack according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0051] Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an electric device using a secondary battery according to an embodiment of the present application as a power source.

[0052] Description of reference numerals:

[0053] 1 battery pack; 2 upper box; 3 lower box; 4 battery module; 5 secondary battery; 51 shell; 52 battery cell assembly; 53 cover plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the electrolyte, secondary battery and electrical device of the present application are specifically disclosed in detail with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings. However, there may be cases where unnecessary detailed descriptions are omitted. For example, there are cases where detailed descriptions of well-known matters and repeated descriptions of actually the same structures are omitted. This is to avoid the following description from becoming unnecessarily lengthy and to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art. In addition, the drawings and the following descriptions are provided for those skilled in the art to fully understand the present application and are not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

[0055] "Scope" disclosed in the present application is limited in the form of lower limit and upper limit, and a given range is limited by selecting a lower limit and an upper limit, and the selected lower limit and upper limit define the boundary of a special range. The scope limited in this way can be including end values ​​or not including end values, and can be arbitrarily combined, that is, any lower limit can be combined with any upper limit to form a scope. For example, if the scope of 60-120 and 80-110 is listed for a specific parameter, it is understood that the scope of 60-110 and 80-120 is also expected. In addition, if the minimum range values ​​1 and 2 are listed, and if the maximum range values ​​3, 4 and 5 are listed, the following scope can be all expected: 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 2-3, 2-4 and 2-5. In the present application, unless otherwise specified, the numerical range "ab" represents the abbreviation of any real number combination between a and b, wherein a and b are real numbers. For example, the numerical range "0-5" means that all real numbers between "0-5" are listed in this document, and "0-5" is just an abbreviation of these numerical combinations. In addition, when a parameter is expressed as an integer ≥ 2, it is equivalent to disclosing that the parameter is, for example, an integer of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, etc.

[0056] Unless otherwise specified, all embodiments and optional embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other to form a new technical solution.

[0057] Unless otherwise specified, all technical features and optional technical features of this application can be combined with each other to form a new technical solution.

[0058] If there is no special explanation, all steps of the present application can be performed sequentially or randomly, preferably sequentially. For example, the method includes steps (a) and (b), which means that the method may include steps (a) and (b) performed sequentially, or may include steps (b) and (a) performed sequentially. For example, the method may further include step (c), which means that step (c) may be added to the method in any order. For example, the method may include steps (a), (b) and (c), or may include steps (a), (c) and (b), or may include steps (c), (a) and (b), etc.

[0059] If there is no special explanation, the "include" and "comprising" mentioned in this application are open-ended or closed-ended. For example, the "include" and "comprising" may mean that other components not listed may also be included or only the listed components may be included or only the listed components may be included.

[0060] If not specifically stated, in this application, the term "or" is inclusive. For example, the phrase "A or B" means "A, B, or both A and B". More specifically, any of the following conditions satisfies the condition "A or B": A is true (or exists) and B is false (or does not exist); A is false (or does not exist) and B is true (or exists); or both A and B are true (or exist).

[0061] The gas generated by the interfacial side reaction between the electrolyte and the electrode causes the internal pressure in the battery case to increase, which can easily cause the battery case to deform and even affect the battery life. Usually, the space in the battery case that is not occupied by the battery components and electrolyte is increased to provide enough space to accommodate the gas and reduce the internal pressure, thereby improving the safety and service life of the battery. However, this will also lead to a decrease in the battery energy density, which cannot meet the market demand. Therefore, it is necessary to design a new battery that takes into account both service life and energy density.

[0062] [Secondary battery]

[0063] Based on this, the present application proposes a secondary battery, comprising a battery housing having a receiving cavity, a battery cell assembly located in the receiving cavity, and an electrolyte comprising a first additive, wherein the first additive is selected from a sulfate ester compound;

[0064] Wherein, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive and the residual space R satisfy: 0.03%≤W / R≤40%, and can be optionally 0.03%≤W / R≤20%. The residual space R is expressed as: Among them, V1 represents the internal volume of the secondary battery housing cavity (ml); V2 represents the volume of the battery cell assembly (ml); V3 represents the volume of the electrolyte (ml); and C represents the discharge capacity of the secondary battery (Ah).

[0065] In this article, "W / R" means the ratio of mass content W to residual space R (mL / Ah).

[0066] The accommodating cavity generally refers to the internal space of the battery housing. Figure 2 As shown, the shell 51 may include a bottom plate and side plates connected to the bottom plate, and the bottom plate and the side plates are combined to form a receiving cavity.

[0067] In this application, the capacity of the secondary battery represented by C is the discharge capacity of the secondary battery. Generally speaking, the capacity of the secondary battery needs to be preset during the preparation process to meet different usage scenarios. This preset battery capacity is the design capacity. After the secondary battery is prepared, the discharge capacity can be obtained by testing. The design capacity and discharge capacity of the secondary battery, in some cases, such as during the preparation of the battery, the design capacity is used instead of the discharge capacity for material calculation and preparation; in other cases, such as after the battery is freshly prepared, the slight difference between the two is acceptable in the art and the two can be used instead. It is understood that in the preparation process of the battery, the design capacity can be used as the discharge capacity to adjust the residual space in order to obtain the desired secondary battery. For a secondary battery that has been prepared, the discharge capacity is used to calculate and adjust the residual space of the secondary battery. The test method of the discharge capacity of the secondary battery, or the calculation method of the design capacity of the secondary battery, are both public and known to those skilled in the art.

[0068] In some embodiments, the test method of the discharge capacity of a single cell in a secondary battery may include: placing the secondary battery in a 25°C environment and letting it stand until the battery temperature is constant at 25°C; charging with a current of 1 / 3C1 to the charge termination voltage; letting it stand for 10 minutes; charging with a current of 0.05C1 to the charge termination voltage; letting it stand for 10 minutes; discharging with a current of 1 / 3C1 to the discharge termination voltage, and recording the discharge capacity of this step as the battery discharge capacity C at 25°C@0.33C1, where C1 adopts the fixed capacity marked on the cell. The fixed capacity marked on the cell is also called the marked capacity.

[0069] In the present application, the residual space R can be adjusted by adjusting one or more parameters including V1, V2, V3 and C to obtain the expected residual space R value. In some embodiments, the shell of the secondary battery does not change, and the residual space R can be adjusted by adjusting one or more parameters including V2, V3 and C to obtain the expected residual space R value. In some embodiments, the shell of the secondary battery and the capacity of the battery do not change, and the residual space R can be adjusted by adjusting one or more parameters including V2 and V3 to obtain the expected residual space R value. The value of the residual space R can be adjusted in the manner including but not limited to the above. Based on the common technical knowledge in the field mastered by those skilled in the art, the expected residual space R value can be obtained by adjusting one or more parameters including V1, V2, V3 and C.

[0070] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the ratio W / R of the mass content W of the sulfate compound to the residual space R can be selected to be 0.03%, 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 8%, 10%, 12%, 14%, 15%, 16%, 18%, 20%, 22%, 25%, 28%, 30%, 34%, 35%, 36%, 40%, or a value in the range consisting of any two of the above points.

[0071] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive and the residual space R satisfy: 0.1%≤W / R≤40%, 0.2%≤W / R≤40%, 0.5%≤W / R≤40%, 1%≤W / R≤40%, 4%≤W / R≤40%, 10%≤W / R≤40%, 0.1%≤W / R≤20%, 0.2%≤W / R≤20%, 0.5%≤W / R≤20%, 1%≤W / R≤20%, 4%≤W / R≤20%.

[0072] In the secondary battery provided in the present application, the sulfate ester compound can form an inorganic SEI film at the interface between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, effectively reducing the side reactions occurring during the contact between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, reducing the pulverization of the negative electrode plate and the generation of gas, reducing the risk of deformation of the battery casing and increasing the service life of the secondary battery.

[0073] In a secondary battery, when the residual space R decreases, the space occupied by the battery cell components increases, and the energy density of the secondary battery increases. However, at this time, the space for accommodating gas in the battery shell decreases, and the internal pressure of the battery shell increases, which increases the risk of shell deformation and deteriorates the service life of the battery cell. When W / R is within the above range, the battery shell can not only accommodate the gas generated by the side reaction of the pole piece reduced by the addition of sulfate compounds, but also provide a certain space to accommodate more or larger volume battery cell components, while improving the service life and energy density of the secondary battery.

[0074] In some embodiments, the sulfate ester compound includes one or more of 4,4'-vinyl sulfate, vinyl sulfate, diethyl sulfate, dimethyl sulfate, and 4,4-bis(1,3,2-dioxathiacyclopentane)-2,2,2,2-tetraoxide, and optionally, includes one or more of 4,4'-vinyl sulfate and vinyl sulfate.

[0075] In some embodiments, the sulfate ester compound includes 4,4'-vinyl sulfate. In some embodiments, the sulfate ester compound includes vinyl sulfate. In some embodiments, the sulfate ester compound includes dimethyl sulfate. In some embodiments, the sulfate ester compound includes 4,4-bis(1,3,2-dioxathiolane)-2,2,2,2-tetraoxide. In some embodiments, the sulfate ester compound includes 4,4'-vinyl sulfate and dimethyl sulfate. In some embodiments, the sulfate ester compound includes 4,4'-vinyl sulfate.

[0076] The above-mentioned sulfate compounds can form an inorganic SEI film at the interface between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, effectively reducing the side reactions occurring during the contact between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, reducing gas generation, and increasing the service life of the secondary battery.

[0077] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive is 0.045% to 2%, optionally 0.1% to 2%, 0.05 to 2%, 0.15 to 1.5%, 0.1% to 2%, 0.5% to 1.5%.

[0078] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive may be selected to be 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.15%, 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.5%, 0.6%, 0.8%, 1%, 1.2%, 1.4%, 1.5%, 1.6%, 1.8%, 2%, or a value in the range formed by any two of the above points.

[0079] When the mass content of the first additive is too low, it is not enough to form a SEI film of sufficient thickness at the interface, and the interface side reaction cannot be effectively suppressed; when the mass content of the first additive is too high, it will affect the power performance and fast charging performance of the secondary battery. Controlling the mass content of the first additive within an appropriate range can not only reduce the interface side reaction, but also reduce the impact of the introduction of the first additive on the fast charging and power performance of the secondary battery, taking into account the service life and electrical performance of the secondary battery.

[0080] In some embodiments, the residual space R is 0.05 mL / Ah to 3 mL / Ah, and can be optionally 0.1 mL / Ah to 1.5 mL / Ah, 0.5 mL / Ah to 3 mL / Ah, 1 mL / Ah to 3 mL / Ah, 1.5 mL / Ah to 3 mL / Ah, 0.05 mL / Ah to 1.5 mL / Ah.

[0081] In some embodiments, the residual space R may be selected as 0.05 mL / Ah, 0.1 mL / Ah, 0.2 mL / Ah, 0.4 mL / Ah, 0.5 mL / Ah, 0.6 mL / Ah, 0.8 mL / Ah, 1 mL / Ah, 1.2 mL / Ah, 1.4 mL / Ah, 1.5 mL / Ah, or a value in the range formed by any two of the above points.

[0082] When the residual space R is higher than the above range, although the space for accommodating gas becomes larger, the energy density of the secondary battery will decrease; when the residual space R is lower than the above range, the space for accommodating gas is reduced, which increases the risk of shell deformation. Controlling the residual space R within a suitable range can not only improve the energy density of the secondary battery, but also provide sufficient space to accommodate the gas generated by the side reactions of the battery cell assembly, reduce the internal pressure of the battery shell or maintain the internal pressure basically stable, which helps to improve the safety of the secondary battery, so that the secondary battery can take into account both energy density and safety.

[0083] In some embodiments, the electrolyte includes a second additive, and the second additive is selected from one or more of fluorinated carbonate compounds and sulfonate compounds.

[0084] In some embodiments, the second additive includes a fluorinated carbonate compound. In some embodiments, the second additive includes a sulfonate compound. In some embodiments, the second additive includes a fluorinated carbonate compound and a sulfonate compound.

[0085] The second additive, which includes at least one of a fluorocarbonate compound and a sulfonate compound, is beneficial to the formation of an inorganic SEI film rich in LiF and Li2SO3 on the negative electrode plate side, which is beneficial to further reduce the side reactions occurring in the contact between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, reduce the generation of gas, and increase the service life of the secondary battery.

[0086] In some embodiments, the fluorinated carbonate compound includes one or more of fluoroethylene carbonate, 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate, 1,1-difluoroethylene carbonate, 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene carbonate, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethylene carbonate, 1-fluoro-2-methylethylene carbonate, 1-fluoro-1-methylethylene carbonate, 1,2-difluoro-1-methylethylene carbonate, 1,1,2-trifluoro-2-methylethylene carbonate or trifluoromethylethylene carbonate, and may optionally include fluoroethylene carbonate and 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate.

[0087] In some embodiments, the sulfonate compound includes one or more of 1,3-propane sultone, propene sultone, and 3-fluoro-1,3-propane sultone, and optionally includes 1,3-propane sultone.

[0088] In some embodiments, the second additive includes fluoroethylene carbonate and 1,3-propane sultone. In some embodiments, the second additive includes 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate and 1,3-propane sultone.

[0089] In some embodiments, the mass ratio of fluoroethylene carbonate or 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate to 1,3-propane sultone is (0.1-50):1, which can be optionally (0.1-30):1, (0.1-20):1, (0.1-10):1, (0.1-5):1, (0.1-3):1, (0.1-1):1 or (0.1-0.5):1.

[0090] The above-mentioned fluorinated carbonate compounds and sulfonate compounds can form an inorganic SEI film at the interface between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate. Using the second additive alone or using the second additive containing two different substances in combination can effectively reduce the side reactions occurring in the contact between the electrolyte and the positive and negative electrode plates, reduce gas generation, and increase the service life of the secondary battery.

[0091] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive and the mass content A of the second additive satisfy the following: 0.045%≤W+A≤15%, optionally 0.1%≤W+A≤11%, 0.1%≤W+A≤10%, 0.1%≤W+A≤8%, 0.1%≤W+A≤5%, 0.1%≤W+A≤1.5%, 0.5%≤W+A≤11%, 0.5%≤W+A≤5%, 0.5%≤W+A≤2%, 0.05%≤W+A≤1% or 0.05%≤W+A≤2%.

[0092] Herein, "W+A" refers to the sum of the mass content W (%) and the mass content A (%).

[0093] In some embodiments, W+A can be selected as 0.05%, 0.15%, 0.6%, 1.3%, 1.5%, 2%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%, 10%, 13%, 15% or a value in the range formed by any two of the above points.

[0094] Introducing too much of the first additive and the second additive into the electrolyte can affect the thickness of the SEI film and the viscosity of the electrolyte, thereby reducing the fast charging and power performance of the battery. Controlling the mass content W of the first additive and the mass content A of the second additive to satisfy the above relationship can not only form a sufficient amount of inorganic SEI film at the interface between the electrolyte and the negative electrode plate, reduce gas generation, and increase the service life of the battery; it can also reduce the impact of the introduction of the first additive and the second additive on the electrolyte, for example, affecting the fast charging and power performance of the secondary battery, while taking into account the service life and electrical performance of the secondary battery.

[0095] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content A of the second additive is 0.05% to 10%, optionally 0.5% to 7%, 0.1% to 10%, 0.2% to 10%, 0.5% to 10%, 0.1% to 7%, 0.1% to 6.5%, 0.5% to 6.5%, 0.2% to 6.5%.

[0096] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content A of the second additive may be selected to be 0.1%, 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 4%, 4.5%, 5%, 5.5%, 6%, 6.5%, 7%, or a value in the range formed by any two of the above points.

[0097] Controlling the mass content of the second additive within an appropriate range can not only reduce the interface side reactions of the positive and negative electrodes and further improve the service life of the secondary battery; it can also reduce the impact of the introduction of the second additive on the fast charging and power performance of the secondary battery, so that the secondary battery has both service life and electrical performance.

[0098] In some embodiments, the battery cell assembly includes a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode film layer located on at least one side of the positive electrode current collector and including at least a positive electrode active material. The thickness of the positive electrode current collector is 4 μm to 14 μm, and can be 5 μm to 13 μm.

[0099] In some embodiments, the thickness of the positive electrode collector may be 4 μm, 5 μm, 6 μm, 7 μm, 8 μm, 9 μm, 10 μm, 11 μm, 12 μm, 13 μm, 14 μm, or a value in a range consisting of any two of the above points.

[0100] In some embodiments, the secondary battery includes a negative electrode current collector, and the thickness of the negative electrode current collector is 3 μm to 10 μm, and optionally 4 μm to 8 μm.

[0101] In some embodiments, the thickness of the negative electrode current collector may be 3 μm, 4 μm, 5 μm, 6 μm, 7 μm, 8 μm, 9 μm, 10 μm, or a value in a range consisting of any two of the above points.

[0102] When the thickness of the positive electrode current collector and / or the negative electrode current collector is higher than the above range, the gas space in the battery shell is reduced and the service life of the secondary battery is affected. When the thickness is lower than the above range, the mechanical strength of the current collector and the conduction of electrons will be affected. Controlling the thickness of the positive electrode current collector and / or the negative electrode current collector within a suitable range can not only meet the requirements of mechanical strength and the requirements of electron conduction during charging and discharging, but also release a certain amount of space to accommodate more positive electrode active materials / negative electrode active materials, improve the energy density of the secondary battery, or release a certain amount of space to accommodate gas, reduce the internal pressure of the battery shell or maintain the internal pressure basically stable, which helps to improve the service life and safety of the secondary battery.

[0103] In some embodiments, the filling coefficient of the secondary battery is 1 g / Ah to 3 g / Ah, and can be optionally 1.5 g / Ah to 3 g / Ah, or 1.5 g / Ah to 2.5 g / Ah.

[0104] In some embodiments, the filling coefficient of the secondary battery can be selected as 1g / Ah, 1.2g / Ah, 1.4g / Ah, 1.5g / Ah, 1.6g / Ah, 1.8g / Ah, 2g / Ah, 2.2g / Ah, 2.4g / Ah, 2.5g / Ah, 2.6g / Ah, 2.8g / Ah, 3g / Ah, or a value in the range formed by any two of the above points.

[0105] In the present application, the term "filling coefficient" refers to the ratio of the mass (g) of the electrolyte injected into the secondary battery to the capacity (Ah) of the secondary battery. The capacity may be the designed capacity of the secondary battery.

[0106] Controlling the filling coefficient of the secondary battery within an appropriate range can not only provide enough electrolyte to meet the needs of the secondary battery, but also release a certain amount of space to accommodate more positive electrode active materials / negative electrode active materials, thereby improving the energy density of the secondary battery; or release a certain amount of space to accommodate the gas produced by side reactions, thereby reducing the internal pressure of the battery casing and improving the service life and safety of the secondary battery.

[0107] In some embodiments, the electrolyte includes a solvent, and the solvent includes one or more of a carboxylate solvent, a cyclic carbonate solvent, and a linear carbonate solvent.

[0108] In some embodiments, the solvent comprises a carboxylate solvent. In some embodiments, the solvent comprises a cyclic carbonate solvent. In some embodiments, the solvent comprises a linear carbonate solvent.

[0109] The carboxylate solvent, the cyclic carbonate solvent or the linear carbonate solvent can be used in combination with the first additive and / or the second additive to allow the secondary battery to have an excellent service life and energy density.

[0110] In some embodiments, the solvent includes at least two of a carboxylate solvent, a cyclic carbonate solvent, and a linear carbonate solvent.

[0111] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass content X of the cyclic carbonate solvent in the solvent is 2% to 35% / 10% to 35%, 15% to 35% or 20% to 35%.

[0112] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass content Y of the linear carbonate solvent in the solvent is 0% to 80%, 20% to 80%, or 40% to 80%.

[0113] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass content Y of the carboxylate solvent in the solvent is 0% to 80%, 20% to 80%, or 20% to 70%.

[0114] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass content X of the cyclic carbonate solvent in the solvent is 2% to 35%, the mass content Y of the linear carbonate solvent is 0% to 80%, and the mass content of the carboxylate solvent is (100%-XY).

[0115] In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass content X of the cyclic carbonate solvent is 20% to 35%, the mass content Y of the linear carbonate solvent is 0% to 75%, and the mass content of the carboxylate solvent is (100%-XY).

[0116] In some embodiments, the solvent includes a carboxylate solvent and a cyclic carbonate solvent. Based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass ratio of the carboxylate solvent and the cyclic carbonate solvent is 5:95 to 80:20, optionally 10:90 to 70:30. In some embodiments, the mass ratio of the carboxylate solvent and the cyclic carbonate solvent may be 5:95, 10:90, 15:85, 20:80, 25:75, 30:70, 35:65, 40:60, 45:55, 50:50, 55:45, 60:40, 65:35, 70:30, 75:25 or 80:20.

[0117] In some embodiments, the solvent includes a cyclic carbonate solvent and a linear carbonate solvent. Based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass ratio of the cyclic carbonate solvent to the linear carbonate solvent is 5:95 to 65:35, optionally 10:90 to 70:30. In some embodiments, the mass ratio of the cyclic carbonate solvent to the linear carbonate solvent can be 5:95, 10:90, 15:85, 20:80, 25:75, 30:70, 35:65, 40:60, 45:55, 50:50, 55:45, 60:40 or 65:35.

[0118] Controlling the mass ratio of different solvents within an appropriate range is beneficial to reducing the viscosity of the electrolyte and improving the dynamics of the electrolyte, further enhancing the electrical performance of the secondary battery.

[0119] In some embodiments, the solvent includes a carboxylate solvent, a cyclic carbonate solvent and a linear carbonate solvent. Based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass content X of the cyclic carbonate solvent is 2% to 35%, the mass content Y of the linear carbonate solvent is 8% to 60%, and the mass content of the carboxylate solvent is (100%-XY). In some embodiments, based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass content X of the cyclic carbonate solvent is 20% to 30%, the mass content Y of the linear carbonate solvent is 50% to 60%, and the mass content of the carboxylate solvent is (100%-XY).

[0120] In some embodiments, the mass ratio of the carboxylate solvent, the cyclic carbonate solvent, and the linear carbonate solvent is 5:35:60 to 90:2:8, 30:20:50 to 10:30:60, 5:35:60, 10:30:60, 15:25:60, 15:35:50, 20:35:45, 20:25:55, 25:15:60, 25:25:50 , 25:20:55, 35:15:50, 40:5:55, 45:25:30, 50:35:15, 50:25:25, 55:20:25, 55:35:10, 60:20:20, 60:25:15, 65:25:10, 65:15:20, 70:15:15, 80:10:10, 85:5:10 or 90:2:8.

[0121] The electrical performance of the secondary battery can be improved as much as possible by using a combination of carboxylate solvents, cyclic carbonate solvents, and linear carbonate solvents, and controlling the mass ratio of the carboxylate solvents, cyclic carbonate solvents, and linear carbonate solvents.

[0122] In some embodiments, the carboxylate solvent comprises a structure shown in Formula I,

[0123]

[0124] Wherein, R1 and R2 each independently include C 1-10 The alkyl group

[0125] In some embodiments, R1 and R2 each independently include C 1-4 In some embodiments, R1 and R2 each independently include C 1-3 In some embodiments, R1 and R2 each independently include methyl and ethyl.

[0126] In some embodiments, the carboxylate solvent includes one or more of methyl formate, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, methyl propionate, methyl butyrate, ethyl butyrate, propyl butyrate, butyl butyrate, isopropyl acetate, and isoamyl acetate.

[0127] In some embodiments, the cyclic carbonate solvent includes one or more of ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate.

[0128] In some embodiments, the linear carbonate solvent includes at least one of dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, methyl propyl carbonate, and methyl ethyl carbonate.

[0129] The above substances can be used in combination with the first additive and / or the second additive to make the secondary battery have excellent service life and energy density.

[0130] In some embodiments, the linear carbonate solvent includes two of dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, methyl propyl carbonate, and methyl ethyl carbonate.

[0131] In some embodiments, linear carbonate solvents include dimethyl carbonate and diethyl carbonate. In some embodiments, linear carbonate solvents include dimethyl carbonate and methyl propyl carbonate. In some embodiments, linear carbonate solvents include dimethyl carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate. In some embodiments, linear carbonate solvents include diethyl carbonate and methyl propyl carbonate. In some embodiments, linear carbonate solvents include diethyl carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate. In some embodiments, linear carbonate solvents include methyl propyl carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate.

[0132] In some embodiments, the linear carbonate solvent includes dimethyl carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate, and the mass ratio of the two linear carbonate solvents is 5:90 to 70:10, and can be 10:80 to 60:10. In some embodiments, the mass ratio of the two linear carbonate solvents can be 5:90, 10:80, 15:80, 10:80, 25:65, 30:60, 35:60, 40:50, 45:45, 50:30, 55:20, 60:10 or 70:10.

[0133] The solvent further includes two linear carbonate solvents and / or controls the two linear carbonate solvents, which is beneficial to further improve the properties of the electrolyte, thereby improving the properties of the secondary battery.

[0134] In some embodiments, the electrolyte further includes a lithium salt, and the lithium salt includes one or more of LiFSI, LiPF6, LiBF4, LiTFSI, LiClO4, LiAsF6, LiBOB, LiDFOB, and LiDFOP.

[0135] In some embodiments, the electrolyte further includes a sodium salt, and the sodium salt includes one or more of NaFSI, NaPF6, NaBF4, NaTFSI, NaClO4, and NaAsF6.

[0136] [Positive electrode]

[0137] The positive electrode sheet includes a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode film layer disposed on at least one surface of the positive electrode current collector, wherein the positive electrode film layer includes a positive electrode active material.

[0138] As an example, the positive electrode current collector has two surfaces opposite to each other in its thickness direction, and the positive electrode film layer is disposed on any one or both of the two opposite surfaces of the positive electrode current collector.

[0139] In some embodiments, the positive electrode current collector may be a metal foil or a composite current collector. For example, aluminum foil may be used as the metal foil. The composite current collector may include a polymer material base and a metal layer formed on at least one surface of the polymer material base. The composite current collector may be formed by forming a metal material (aluminum, aluminum alloy, nickel, nickel alloy, titanium, titanium alloy, silver and silver alloy, etc.) on a polymer material substrate (such as a substrate of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polystyrene (PS), polyethylene (PE), etc.).

[0140] In some embodiments, the positive electrode active material may adopt a positive electrode active material for a battery that is well known in the art. As an example, the positive electrode active material may include at least one of the following materials: a lithium-containing phosphate with an olivine structure, a lithium transition metal oxide, and their respective modified compounds. However, the present application is not limited to these materials, and other traditional materials that can be used as positive electrode active materials for batteries may also be used. These positive electrode active materials may be used alone or in combination of two or more. Among them, examples of lithium transition metal oxides may include, but are not limited to, lithium cobalt oxide (such as LiCoO2), lithium nickel oxide (such as LiNiO2), lithium manganese oxide (such as LiMnO2, LiMn2O4), lithium nickel cobalt oxide, lithium manganese cobalt oxide, lithium nickel manganese oxide, lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide (such as LiNi 1 / 3 Co 1 / 3 Mn 1 / 3 O2 (also referred to as NCM333), LiNi 0.5 Co 0.2 Mn 0.3 O2 (also referred to as NCM523), LiNi 0.5 Co 0.25 Mn 0.25 O2 (also referred to as NCM211), LiNi 0.6 Co 0.2 Mn 0.2 O2 (also referred to as NCM622), LiNi 0.8 Co 0.1 Mn 0.1 O2 (also referred to as NCM811), lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (such as LiNi 0.85 Co 0.15 Al 0.05 O2) and its modified compounds, etc. Examples of lithium-containing phosphates with an olivine structure may include, but are not limited to, at least one of lithium iron phosphate (such as LiFePO4 (also referred to as LFP)), a composite material of lithium iron phosphate and carbon, lithium manganese phosphate (such as LiMnPO4), a composite material of lithium manganese phosphate and carbon, lithium iron manganese phosphate, and a composite material of lithium iron manganese phosphate and carbon.

[0141] In some embodiments, the positive electrode film layer may further optionally include a binder. As an example, the binder may include at least one of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), vinylidene fluoride-tetrafluoroethylene-propylene terpolymer, vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene-tetrafluoroethylene terpolymer, tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer, and fluorine-containing acrylate resin.

[0142] In some embodiments, the positive electrode film layer may further include a conductive agent, which may include, for example, at least one of superconducting carbon, acetylene black, carbon black, Ketjen black, carbon dots, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and carbon nanofibers.

[0143] In some embodiments, the positive electrode sheet can be prepared in the following manner: the components for preparing the positive electrode sheet, such as the positive electrode active material, the conductive agent, the binder and any other components are dispersed in a solvent (such as N-methylpyrrolidone) to form a positive electrode slurry; the positive electrode slurry is coated on the positive electrode collector, and after drying, cold pressing and other processes, the positive electrode sheet can be obtained.

[0144] [Negative electrode]

[0145] The negative electrode plate includes a negative electrode current collector and a negative electrode film layer arranged on at least one surface of the negative electrode current collector.

[0146] As an example, the negative electrode current collector has two surfaces opposite to each other in its thickness direction, and the negative electrode film layer is disposed on any one or both of the two opposite surfaces of the negative electrode current collector.

[0147] In some embodiments, the negative electrode current collector may be a metal foil or a composite current collector. For example, as the metal foil, copper foil may be used. The composite current collector may include a polymer material base layer and a metal layer formed on at least one surface of the polymer material substrate. The composite current collector may be formed by forming a metal material (copper, copper alloy, nickel, nickel alloy, titanium, titanium alloy, silver and silver alloy, etc.) on a polymer material substrate (such as a substrate of polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polystyrene (PS), polyethylene (PE), etc.).

[0148] In some embodiments, the negative electrode active material may adopt the negative electrode active material for the battery known in the art. As an example, the negative electrode active material may include at least one of the following materials: artificial graphite, natural graphite, soft carbon, hard carbon, silicon-based materials, tin-based materials, lithium titanate, etc. The silicon-based material may be selected from at least one of elemental silicon, silicon oxide compounds, silicon-carbon composites, silicon-nitrogen composites, and silicon alloys. The tin-based material may be selected from at least one of elemental tin, tin oxide compounds, and tin alloys. However, the present application is not limited to these materials, and other traditional materials that can be used as negative electrode active materials for batteries may also be used. These negative electrode active materials may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0149] In some embodiments, the negative electrode film layer may further include a binder. The binder may be selected from at least one of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), polyacrylic acid (PAA), sodium polyacrylate (PAAS), polyacrylamide (PAM), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), sodium alginate (SA), polymethacrylic acid (PMAA) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS).

[0150] In some embodiments, the negative electrode film layer may further include a conductive agent, which may be selected from at least one of superconducting carbon, acetylene black, carbon black, Ketjen black, carbon dots, carbon nanotubes, graphene and carbon nanofibers.

[0151] In some embodiments, the negative electrode film layer may optionally include other additives, such as a thickener (eg, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-Na)).

[0152] In some embodiments, the negative electrode sheet can be prepared in the following manner: the components for preparing the negative electrode sheet, such as the negative electrode active material, the conductive agent, the binder and any other components are dispersed in a solvent (such as deionized water) to form a negative electrode slurry; the negative electrode slurry is coated on the negative electrode collector, and after drying, cold pressing and other processes, the negative electrode sheet can be obtained.

[0153] [Isolation film]

[0154] In some embodiments, the secondary battery further includes a separator, which can be any known porous separator with good chemical stability and mechanical stability.

[0155] In some embodiments, the material of the isolation membrane can be selected from at least one of glass fiber, non-woven fabric, polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinylidene fluoride. The isolation membrane can be a single-layer film or a multi-layer composite film. When the isolation membrane is a multi-layer composite film, the materials of each layer can be the same or different.

[0156] In some embodiments, the positive electrode sheet, the negative electrode sheet, and the separator can be made into a battery cell assembly by a winding process or a lamination process.

[0157] In some embodiments, a secondary battery includes a positive electrode sheet, a negative electrode sheet, a separator, and an electrolyte in some embodiments.

[0158] In some embodiments, the secondary battery includes one or more of a lithium secondary battery, a sodium secondary battery, and a potassium secondary battery.

[0159] In some embodiments, the secondary battery may include an outer package, which may be used to encapsulate the battery cell assembly and the electrolyte.

[0160] In some embodiments, the outer packaging of the secondary battery may be a hard shell, such as a hard plastic shell, an aluminum shell, a steel shell, etc. The outer packaging of the secondary battery may also be a soft package, such as a bag-type soft package. The material of the soft package may be plastic, and examples of the plastic include polypropylene, polybutylene terephthalate, and polybutylene succinate.

[0161] The shape of the secondary battery in the present application can be cylindrical, square or any other shape. For example, Figure 1 The secondary battery 5 is a square structure as an example.

[0162] In some embodiments, reference Figure 2 , the outer packaging may include a shell 51 and a cover plate 53. Among them, the shell 51 may include a bottom plate and a side plate connected to the bottom plate, and the bottom plate and the side plate enclose a receiving cavity. The shell 51 has an opening connected to the receiving cavity, and the cover plate 53 can be covered on the opening to close the receiving cavity. The positive electrode sheet, the negative electrode sheet and the isolation film can form a battery cell assembly 52 through a winding process or a lamination process. The battery cell assembly 52 is encapsulated in the receiving cavity. The electrolyte is infiltrated in the battery cell assembly 52. ​​The number of battery cell assemblies 52 contained in the secondary battery 5 can be one or more, and those skilled in the art can select according to specific actual needs.

[0163] In some embodiments, secondary batteries may be assembled into a battery module. The number of secondary batteries contained in the battery module may be one or more, and the specific number may be selected by those skilled in the art according to the application and capacity of the battery module.

[0164] Figure 3 4 is an example of a battery module. Figure 3 In the battery module 4, the plurality of secondary batteries 5 may be arranged in sequence along the length direction of the battery module 4. Of course, they may also be arranged in any other manner. Further, the plurality of secondary batteries 5 may be fixed by fasteners.

[0165] Optionally, the battery module 4 may further include a housing having a receiving space, and the plurality of secondary batteries 5 are received in the receiving space.

[0166] In some embodiments, the battery modules described above may also be assembled into a battery pack. The battery pack may contain one or more battery modules, and the specific number may be selected by those skilled in the art according to the application and capacity of the battery pack.

[0167] Figure 4 and Figure 5 1 is a battery pack 1 as an example. Figure 4 and Figure 5The battery pack 1 may include a battery box and a plurality of battery modules 4 disposed in the battery box. The battery box includes an upper box body 2 and a lower box body 3. The upper box body 2 can cover the lower box body 3 and form a closed space for accommodating the battery modules 4. The plurality of battery modules 4 can be arranged in the battery box in any manner.

[0168] In addition, the present application also provides an electrical device, which includes at least one of the secondary battery, battery module, or battery pack provided in the present application. The secondary battery, battery module, or battery pack can be used as a power source for the electrical device, and can also be used as an energy storage unit for the electrical device. The electrical device may include mobile devices (such as mobile phones, laptops, etc.), electric vehicles (such as pure electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, electric bicycles, electric scooters, electric golf carts, electric trucks, etc.), electric trains, ships and satellites, energy storage systems, etc., but are not limited thereto.

[0169] As the electrical device, a secondary battery, a battery module or a battery pack may be selected according to its usage requirements.

[0170] Figure 6 The power consumption device is taken as an example. The power consumption device is a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. In order to meet the high power and high energy density requirements of the power consumption device for the secondary battery, a battery pack or a battery module can be used.

[0171] Another example of a device may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, etc. Such a device is usually required to be thin and light, and a secondary battery may be used as a power source.

[0172] Example

[0173] Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present application will be described. The embodiments described below are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application. If no specific techniques or conditions are indicated in the embodiments, the techniques or conditions described in the literature in this area or the product specifications are used. If the manufacturer is not indicated in the reagents or instruments used, they are all conventional products that can be obtained commercially.

[0174] 1. Preparation method

[0175] Example 1

[0176] 1) Electrolyte

[0177] In an argon atmosphere glove box (H2O<0.1ppm, O2<0.1ppm), ethylene carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate (mass ratio of 3:7) were mixed, lithium hexafluorophosphate was added to the mixed solvent so that its mass content in the electrolyte was 12%, and after stirring evenly, 1% of the total mass of the electrolyte was added with 4,4'-ethylene disulfate, and mixed to prepare an electrolyte.

[0178] 2) Preparation of positive electrode

[0179] Fully dissolve 1wt% polyvinylidene fluoride binder in N-methylpyrrolidone, then add 1wt% carbon black conductive agent and 98wt% ternary positive electrode active material Li(NiCoMn)O2 and stir and mix evenly to obtain positive electrode slurry. The slurry is evenly coated on the surface of the current collector aluminum foil to prepare the positive electrode film layer, and then transferred to a vacuum drying oven for complete drying. The dried pole piece is rolled and punched to obtain the positive pole piece.

[0180] 3) Preparation of negative electrode sheet

[0181] The negative electrode active material artificial graphite, conductive agent carbon black, thickener carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-Na), and adhesive styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) are mixed and dissolved in deionized water at a weight ratio of 96:2:1:1 to prepare the negative electrode slurry, and the negative electrode slurry is obtained under the action of a vacuum mixer, and the slurry is coated on the surface of the copper foil. Finally, it is transferred to a vacuum drying oven for complete drying, and then cut and die-cut to prepare the negative electrode sheet.

[0182] 4) Isolation film

[0183] Polypropylene film is used as the isolation film.

[0184] 5) Preparation of batteries

[0185] The positive electrode sheet, the separator, and the negative electrode sheet are wound or stacked in order. The separator is placed between the positive and negative electrode sheets to play an isolating role. The bare battery core is welded with the pole ear, and the bare battery core is placed in an aluminum shell, and baked at 80°C to remove water, and then the above-mentioned electrolyte is injected and sealed to obtain an uncharged battery. The uncharged battery then undergoes the processes of standing, hot and cold pressing, formation, shaping, and capacity testing in turn. Among them, the internal volume of the secondary battery accommodating cavity is 1011.3ml, the volume of the battery cell assembly is 751ml, the volume of the electrolyte is 195.2ml, and the capacity of the secondary battery is 130.1Ah, and the lithium secondary battery product of Example 1 is obtained. The injection coefficient of the electrolyte is 1.8g / Ah, and the residual space R of the lithium secondary battery is 0.5mL / Ah.

[0186] Embodiments 2 to 38

[0187] The battery preparation methods in Examples 2 to 38 are basically similar to those in Example 1, but the preparation parameters of the electrolyte are adjusted. The specific parameters are shown in Table 1.

[0188] Among them, in Example 6, the internal volume of the secondary battery accommodating cavity is kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 792.6 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 211.7 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is 141.1 Ah, and a secondary battery with a residual space R of 0.05 mL / Ah is obtained.

[0189] In Example 7, the internal volume of the secondary battery housing cavity is kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 680.6 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 165.3 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is 110.2 Ah, and a secondary battery with a residual space R of 1.5 mL / Ah is obtained.

[0190] In Example 9, the internal volume of the secondary battery housing cavity is kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 787 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 210.3 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is 140.2 Ah, and a secondary battery with a residual space R of 0.1 mL / Ah is obtained.

[0191] In Example 10, the internal volume of the secondary battery housing cavity is kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 691.2 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 171.5 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is 114.3 Ah, and a secondary battery with a residual space R of 1.3 mL / Ah is obtained.

[0192] In Example 11, the internal volume of the secondary battery housing cavity is kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 680.6 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 165.3 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is 110.2 Ah, and a secondary battery with a residual space R of 1.5 mL / Ah is obtained.

[0193] In Example 12, the internal volume of the secondary battery housing cavity is kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 614 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 132.3 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is 88.2 Ah, and a secondary battery with a residual space R of 3 mL / Ah is obtained.

[0194] In Example 29, the internal volume and residual space of the secondary battery housing cavity are kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 835.2 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 110 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is adjusted to 132 Ah, and a secondary battery with an injection coefficient of 1 g / Ah is obtained.

[0195] In Example 30, the internal volume and residual space of the secondary battery housing cavity are kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 774.8 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 169 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is adjusted to 135.2 Ah, and a secondary battery with a filling coefficient of 1.5 g / Ah is obtained.

[0196] In Example 31, the internal volume and residual space of the secondary battery housing cavity are kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 762 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 181.3 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is 136 Ah, and a secondary battery with a filling coefficient of 1.6 g / Ah is obtained.

[0197] In Example 32, the internal volume and residual space of the secondary battery housing cavity are kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 658.6 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 279.8 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is 146 Ah, and a secondary battery with a filling coefficient of 2.3 g / Ah is obtained.

[0198] In Example 33, the internal volume and residual space of the secondary battery housing cavity are kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 628.9 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 308.8 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is adjusted to 148.2 Ah, and a secondary battery with a filling coefficient of 2.5 g / Ah is obtained.

[0199] In Example 34, the internal volume and residual space of the secondary battery housing cavity are kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 551 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 383.5 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is adjusted to 153.4 Ah, and a secondary battery with a filling coefficient of 3 g / Ah is obtained.

[0200] Comparative Example 1

[0201] The battery preparation method in Comparative Example 1 is basically similar to that in Example 1, but the first additive and the second additive are not included in the electrolyte. The specific parameters are shown in Table 1.

[0202] Comparative Example 2

[0203] The battery preparation method in Comparative Example 2 is basically similar to that in Example 1, and the internal volume of the secondary battery accommodating cavity is kept unchanged, the volume of the battery cell assembly is adjusted to 795 ml, the volume of the electrolyte is adjusted to 213.5 ml, the capacity of the secondary battery is 142.3 Ah, and the R value of the secondary battery is adjusted to 0.02 mL / Ah, so that W / R is 50. The specific parameters are shown in Table 1.

[0204] Comparative Example 3

[0205] The battery preparation method in Comparative Example 3 is basically similar to that in Example 1, but the W of the first additive in the secondary battery is adjusted to 0.01% so that W / R is 0.02. The adjustment method is similar to that in Examples 7 to 12. The specific parameters are shown in Table 1.

[0206] Comparative Example 4

[0207] The battery preparation method in Comparative Example 4 is basically similar to that in Comparative Example 1, but a second additive is introduced into the electrolyte. The specific parameters are shown in Table 1.

[0208] Comparative Example 5

[0209] The battery preparation method in Comparative Example 5 is basically similar to that in Comparative Example 2, but a second additive is introduced into the electrolyte. The specific parameters are shown in Table 1.

[0210] Comparative Example 6

[0211] The battery preparation method in Comparative Example 6 is basically similar to that in Comparative Example 3, but a second additive is introduced into the electrolyte. The specific parameters are shown in Table 1.

[0212] 2. Performance Test

[0213] 1. Battery performance test

[0214] 1) DC resistance (DCR) test

[0215] At -25℃, adjust the single battery state of charge to 50% SOC, let it stand for 30 minutes, record the battery voltage at this time as U1 (V), use 0.36C discharge for 10 seconds, record the battery voltage at this time as U2 (V), and the corresponding battery discharge current I (mA) is 0.36 × battery design capacity (mAh). DC resistance DCR (mΩ) = (U1-U2) / I.

[0216] 2) Energy density test

[0217] At 25°C, the battery was charged at a constant current and constant voltage of 0.33C to the designed upper limit voltage, with a cut-off current of 0.05C. After standing for 30 minutes, it was discharged at 0.33C to the designed lower limit voltage, and the discharge energy P (Wh) was recorded. The cell weight was recorded as m (kg), and the energy density (Wh / kg) = P / m.

[0218] 3) High temperature gas production test

[0219] The high-temperature gas production test process is as follows: the prepared battery is charged to 100% SOC at a rate of 0.1C, stored at 60°C, and the internal pressure of the battery is monitored online using a barometer. When the cut-off pressure is 0.35MPa, the number of days stored at 60°C is recorded.

[0220] 4) Cycle performance test

[0221] The cycle performance test process is as follows: at 45°C, charge the prepared battery to 4.25V at a constant current of 1C, then charge at a constant voltage of 4.25V until the current drops to 0.05C, let it stand for 5 minutes, and then discharge it to 2.5V at a constant current of 1C. This is the first charge / discharge cycle of the battery, and the discharge capacity at this time is recorded as the discharge capacity of the first cycle of the battery (C1); repeat the above steps for the same battery, and the process capacity of the battery after the nth cycle (Cn), the capacity retention rate after n cycles = Cn / C1×100%. Record the number of cycles at which the cycle capacity retention rate is 80%. The test process of the comparative example and other embodiments is the same as above.

[0222] III. Analysis of test results of various embodiments and comparative examples

[0223] The batteries of the embodiments and comparative examples were prepared according to the above method, and various performance parameters were measured. The results are shown in Tables 1 and 2 below.

[0224] Table 1

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[0227] Table 2

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[0229] According to the above results of Examples 1 to 38, when the ratio W / R of the mass content W of the sulfate ester compound to the residual space R is in the range of 0.03% to 40%, the prepared secondary battery has both good energy density and high temperature storage days.

[0230] From the comparison of Examples 1 to 12 with Comparative Example 1, and Examples 13 to 28 with Comparative Example 4, it can be seen that the electrolyte including sulfate compounds is beneficial to improving the high temperature storage performance and cycle performance of the battery. From the comparison of Examples 1 to 12 with Comparative Examples 2 to 3, and Examples 13 to 28 with Comparative Examples 5 to 6, it can be seen that when the ratio W / R of the mass content W of the sulfate compound to the residual space R is in the range of 0.03% to 40%, the battery has improved energy density while further improving the high temperature storage performance and cycle performance of the battery. From the comparison of Examples 1 to 5, 7 to 12 with Example 6, it can be seen that when the ratio W / R of the mass content W of the sulfate compound to the residual space R is in the range of 0.03% to 20%, it is beneficial to significantly improve the high temperature storage performance of the battery.

[0231] As can be seen from Examples 1 to 5, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive is controlled to be 0.05% to 2%, and the battery has a lower DC resistance, high energy density, excellent high temperature storage performance and cycle performance. As can be seen from the comparison of Examples 1, 3 to 5 with Example 2, the mass content W of the first additive is 0.1% to 2%, which is conducive to further improving the high temperature storage performance and cycle performance of the battery.

[0232] From the comparison between Examples 8 to 11 and Example 12, it can be seen that controlling R to 0.05 mL / Ah to 1.5 mL / Ah is beneficial to improving the energy density of the battery. From the comparison between Examples 9 to 10 and Examples 8 and 11, it can be seen that controlling R to 0.1 mL / Ah to 1.3 mL / Ah takes into account the energy density, high temperature storage performance and cycle performance of the battery.

[0233] As can be seen from Examples 1 to 21, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, when the sum of the mass content W of the first additive and the mass content A of the second additive is controlled within the range of 0.045% to 11%, the battery has a lower DC resistance, high energy density, excellent high temperature storage performance and cycle performance. From the comparison of Examples 1 to 5 and Comparative Example 3, it can be seen that the addition of 4,4'-disulfate vinyl ester to the electrolyte in the range of 0.045% to 2% helps to improve the high temperature storage days of the secondary battery. From the comparison of Examples 13 to 19, Examples 21 to 23 and Example 22, it can be seen that when the sum of the mass content W of the first additive and the mass content A of the second additive is within the range of 0.7% to 11%, the high temperature storage performance and cycle performance of the battery are further improved.

[0234] From the comparison between Examples 13 to 17 and Examples 18 to 19, it can be seen that, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, controlling the mass content A of the second additive to 0.1% to 7% is beneficial to further improve the cycle performance. From the comparison between Examples 13, 15 to 16 and Examples 14 and 17, it can be seen that further controlling the mass content A of the second additive to 0.5% to 6.5% takes into account the DC resistance, high temperature storage performance and cycle performance of the battery.

[0235] It can be seen from Examples 22 to 23 that the second additive includes at least two of fluoroethylene carbonate, 1,3-propane sultone, and 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate, which can make the battery have lower DC resistance, high energy density, excellent high temperature storage performance and cycle performance.

[0236] In Examples 24 to 26, a composite solvent including at least two of ethylene carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, and methyl acetate was used, and in Examples 27 to 28, a composite solvent including a carboxylate solvent, a cyclic carbonate solvent, and a linear carbonate solvent was used, which helps to reduce the DC impedance of the battery and further improve the cycle performance of the battery.

[0237] It can be seen from Examples 29 to 34 that the controlled injection coefficient is 1 g / Ah to 3 g / Ah, and the battery has excellent energy density, high temperature storage performance and cycle performance. From the comparison between Examples 20 to 33 and Examples 29 and 34, it can be seen that further controlling the injection coefficient to 1.5 g / Ah to 2.5 g / Ah can take into account the energy density, high temperature storage performance and cycle performance of the battery.

[0238] It can be seen from Examples 35 to 36 and Examples 37 to 38 that when the thickness of the positive electrode current collector is 4 μm to 14 μm or the thickness of the negative electrode current collector is 3 μm to 10 μm, it helps to improve the electronic conductivity of the current collector and thus improve the cycle performance of the battery; the thickness helps to provide suitable space in the battery to improve the gas generated by the side reactions of the electrode, thereby enabling the battery to have excellent energy density, high temperature storage performance and cycle performance.

[0239] It should be noted that the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. The above-mentioned embodiments are only examples, and the embodiments having the same structure as the technical idea and exerting the same effect within the scope of the technical solution of the present application are all included in the technical scope of the present application. In addition, within the scope of the subject matter of the present application, various modifications that can be thought of by those skilled in the art to the embodiments and other methods of combining some of the constituent elements in the embodiments are also included in the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A secondary battery, characterized in that: It comprises a battery housing having a receiving cavity, a battery core assembly located in the receiving cavity, and an electrolyte comprising a first additive, wherein the first additive is selected from sulfate compounds; Wherein, based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive and the residual space R satisfy: 0.03%≤W / R≤40%, which can be 0.03%≤W / R≤20%; in, Among them, V1 represents the internal volume of the secondary battery housing cavity; V2 represents the volume of the battery cell assembly; V3 represents the volume of the electrolyte; and C represents the discharge capacity of the secondary battery.

2. The secondary battery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sulfate ester compound includes one or more of 4,4'-vinyl sulfate, vinyl sulfate, diethyl sulfate, dimethyl sulfate, and 4,4-bis(1,3,2-dioxathiolane)-2,2,2,2-tetraoxide, and optionally includes one or more of 4,4'-vinyl sulfate and vinyl sulfate.

3. The secondary battery according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive is 0.045% to 2%, and can be optionally 0.1% to 2%.

4. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: R is 0.05mL / Ah to 3mL / Ah, and can be optionally 0.1mL / Ah to 1.5mL / Ah.

5. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The electrolyte includes a second additive, and the second additive is selected from one or more of fluorocarbonate compounds and sulfonate compounds.

6. The secondary battery according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fluorinated carbonate compound includes one or more of fluoroethylene carbonate, 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate, 1,1-difluoroethylene carbonate, 1,1,2-trifluoroethylene carbonate, 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethylene carbonate, 1-fluoro-2-methylethylene carbonate, 1-fluoro-1-methylethylene carbonate, 1,2-difluoro-1-methylethylene carbonate, 1,1,2-trifluoro-2-methylethylene carbonate or trifluoromethylethylene carbonate, and optionally includes fluoroethylene carbonate and 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate; and / or The sulfonate compound includes one or more of 1,3-propane sultone, propene sultone, and 3-fluoro-1,3-propane sultone, and optionally includes 1,3-propane sultone.

7. The secondary battery according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The second additive includes fluoroethylene carbonate and 1,3-propane sultone; or, the second additive includes 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate and 1,3-propane sultone; Wherein, the mass ratio of the fluoroethylene carbonate or 1,2-difluoroethylene carbonate to 1,3-propane sultone is (0.1-50):1, and can be optionally (0.1-30):

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8. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: Based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content W of the first additive and the mass content A of the second additive satisfy: 0.045%≤W+A≤15%, optionally 0.1%≤W+A≤11%.

9. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that: Based on the total mass of the electrolyte, the mass content A of the second additive is 0.05% to 10%, and can be optionally 0.5% to 7%.

10. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The battery core assembly comprises a positive electrode current collector and a positive electrode film layer located on at least one side of the positive electrode current collector and comprising at least a positive electrode active material. The thickness of the positive electrode current collector is 4 μm to 14 μm, and can be optionally 5 μm to 13 μm.

11. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The secondary battery comprises a negative electrode current collector, and the thickness of the negative electrode current collector is 3 μm to 10 μm, and can be 4 μm to 8 μm.

12. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that: The liquid filling coefficient of the secondary battery is 1 g / Ah to 3 g / Ah, and can be optionally 1.5 g / Ah to 2.5 g / Ah.

13. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The electrolyte includes a solvent, and the solvent includes at least two of a carboxylate solvent, a cyclic carbonate solvent, and a linear carbonate solvent.

14. The secondary battery according to claim 13, characterized in that: The mass content X of the cyclic carbonate solvent is 2% to 35% based on the total mass of the solvent.

15. The secondary battery according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that: Based on the total mass of the solvent, the mass content X of the cyclic carbonate solvent is 20% to 35%, the mass content Y of the linear carbonate solvent is 0% to 75%, and the mass content of the carboxylate solvent is (100%-XY).

16. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that: The carboxylate solvent includes a structure shown in Formula I, Wherein, R1 and R2 each independently include C 1-10 alkyl, optionally, the carboxylate solvent includes one or more of methyl formate, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, methyl propionate, methyl butyrate, ethyl butyrate, propyl butyrate, butyl butyrate, isopropyl acetate, and isoamyl acetate; and / or The cyclic carbonate solvent includes one or more of ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate; and / or The linear carbonate solvent includes at least one of dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, methyl propyl carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate.

17. The secondary battery according to claim 13 or 16, characterized in that: The linear carbonate solvent includes two of dimethyl carbonate, diethyl carbonate, methyl propyl carbonate and methyl ethyl carbonate.

18. The secondary battery according to claim 17, characterized in that: The linear carbonate solvent includes dimethyl carbonate and ethyl methyl carbonate, and the mass ratio of dimethyl carbonate to ethyl methyl carbonate is 5:90 to 70:10, and can be optionally 10:80 to 60:

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19. The secondary battery according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that: The secondary battery includes one or more of a lithium secondary battery, a sodium secondary battery, and a potassium secondary battery.

20. An electrical device, characterized in that: A secondary battery comprising the secondary battery according to any one of claims 1 to 19.

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