Solvent‐Free Electrolyte for High‐Temperature Rechargeable Lithium Metal Batteries

What is it about?

This work develops a new approach of electrolyte design for lithium metal batteries, in which no organic solvent is needed. The phenomenon of meting point depression in mixtures was manipulated to enable molten salt electrolytes with relatively low melting point. The design goal is to remove eliminate organic components and thereby avoid their negative influence on the interphase chemistry, electrochemical stability and safety attributes of the electrolyte.

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Photo by israel palacio on Unsplash

Photo by israel palacio on Unsplash

Why is it important?

Omitting organic solvents from electrolyte formulas can simultaneously enhance cycle life and mitigate flammability issues of high-energy Li metal batteries.