Measurement of mechanical and fracture properties of solid electrolyte interphase on lithium metal anodes in lithium ion batteries

Yoon, Insun; Jurng, Sunhyung; Abraham, Daniel P.; Lucht, Brett L.; Guduru, Pradeep R.

doi:10.1016/j.ensm.2019.10.009

Title: Measurement of mechanical and fracture properties of solid electrolyte interphase on lithium metal anodes in lithium ion batteries

Journal Article · Sun Oct 13 00:00:00 EDT 2019 · Energy Storage Materials

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2019.10.009· OSTI ID:1763738

^[1]; Jurng, Sunhyung ^[2]; Abraham, Daniel P. ^[3]; Lucht, Brett L. ^[2]; Guduru, Pradeep R. ^[1]

Brown Univ., Providence, RI (United States)
Univ. of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (United States)
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

Mechanical integrity of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) plays an essential role in determining the life and performance of lithium-ion batteries. Fracture and continued formation of the SEI contribute to consumption of lithium, drying of electrolyte, increase in impedance, and growth of dendrites resulting in capacity fade and premature failure. Electrolyte additives such as fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) have been known to improve performance, but the underlying reasons have been elusive. Despite its importance, reliable methods for mechanical characterization of SEI have been lacking. In this paper, we present a new experimental technique that combines atomic force microscopy and membrane-bulge configuration to accurately measure the stress-strain behavior of SEI, including the onset of inelastic response and evolution of fracture. We characterize the SEI formed with two ethylene carbonate-based electrolytes, without and with fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) additive. The measurements show a striking contrast; SEI with FEC additive has 80% higher elastic modulus and a vastly higher resistance to fracture. These findings offer a mechanical-behavior based rationale to understand how SEI controls battery performance. Moreover, the experimental technique offers a robust diagnostic tool to design electrolytes that can form SEI with the desired mechanical properties for optimal battery performance.

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Research Organization:: Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC02-06CH11357; SC0007074

OSTI ID:: 1763738

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1781205

Journal Information:: Energy Storage Materials, Vol. 25; ISSN 2405-8297

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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