Study of novel nonflammable electrolytes in Sandia-built Li-ion cells.
Even after decades of research, Li-ion cells still lack thermal stability. A number of approaches, including adding fire retardants or fluoro compounds to the electrolyte to mitigate fire, have been investigated. These additives improved the thermal stability of the cells (only marginally) but not enough for use in transportation applications. Recent investigations indicate that hydrofluoro-ethers are promising as nonflammable additives1. We describe here the results of our studies on electrolytes containing the hydrofluoro-ethers in cells fabricated at Sandia. In particular, we are investigating two solvents as nonflammable additives. These are: (1) 2-trifluoromethyl-3-methoxyperfluoropentane {l_brace}TMMP{r_brace} and (2) 2-trifluoro-2-fluoro-3-difluoropropoxy-3-difluoro-4-fluoro-5-trifluoropentane {l_brace}TPTP{r_brace}. These electrolytes not only have good thermal stability compared to the conventional electrolytes but respectable ionic conductivity. Sandia made 18650 cells successfully completed the formational cycle. The impedance behavior is typical of Li-ion cells.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1011655
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2010-2783C
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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