15/03/2022
A research team demonstrated that electrolyte additives increase the lifetime of lithium metal batteries, improving the performance of fast charging and discharging.
Professor Nam-Soon Choi’s research team, from the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST, hierarchised the solid electrolyte interphase to produce a dual-layer structure and demonstrated groundbreaking run times for lithium metal batteries.
The team applied two electrolyte additives that have different reduction and adsorption properties, in order to improve the functionality of the dual-layer solid electrolyte interphase. In addition, the team has also confirmed that the structural stability of the nickel-rich cathode was achieved through the formation of a thin protective layer on the cathode.
Advanced lithium metal batteries
Securing high-energy-density lithium metal batteries with a long lifespan and fast charging performance is vital for realising their ubiquitous use as superior power sources for electric vehicles.