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Title: Bisalt ether electrolytes: a pathway towards lithium metal batteries with Ni-rich cathodes

Journal Article · · Energy & Environmental Science
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C8EE02601G· OSTI ID:1493073
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  1. Electrochemistry Branch, Sensors and Electron Devices Directorate, U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, USA
  2. Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, USA
  3. Materials Science and Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, USA
  4. Materials Science and Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, USA, Department of NanoEngineering, University of California San Diego

Breakthroughs in performance of Li/Cu with Ni-rich cathodes can be achieved via manipulation of anion interfacial chemistry, as uncovered by experiment/modeling.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Sustainable Transportation. Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO)
Grant/Contract Number:
Battery500 Consortium; AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1493073
Journal Information:
Energy & Environmental Science, Journal Name: Energy & Environmental Science Vol. 12 Journal Issue: 2; ISSN 1754-5692
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 267 works
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