The invention relates to the technical field of
lithium air batteries, and particularly discloses a complexing
type metal inorganic salt additive for a
lithium air battery and application of the complexing
type metal inorganic salt additive. According to the invention, SnCl2 is introduced into the DMSO
electrolyte or diaphragm, and the effect of the DMSO
electrolyte or diaphragm is optimal. SnCl2 coated on the diaphragm is gradually released into the DMSO
electrolyte, so that Sn < 2 + > is always in saturation concentration; in the charging and discharging process, Sn < 2 + > ions, DMSO and Cl <-> form solvated ions to be complexed with
superoxide anions, a Sn < 2 + >-(O < 2->, DMSO and Cl <->)-Li < + > complex is formed, the
solubility of O2 in the electrolyte is remarkably improved, and the reactivity of O2 is reduced. The reaction characteristic can realize
lithium peroxide liquid phase growth, shows a high-
porosity three-dimensional
porous particle morphology, and is beneficial to improving the
discharge capacity and reversibility. Therefore, excessive SnCl2 is introduced in a diaphragm loading mode, and the
discharge capacity and the cycle performance of the
lithium air battery can be remarkably improved.