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Nonflammable Nonaqueous Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries

Journal Article · · Current Opinion in Electrochemistry

As the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium (Li)-ion batteries (LIBs) increases, the safety concern of LIBs using liquid electrolytes is drawing increasing attention. Flammability of electrolytes is a critical link of the overall safety performance of LIBs and Li metal batteries. For this reason, intensive efforts have been devoted to suppressing the flammability of liquid electrolytes. In this short review, the common approaches to reduce the flammability of the liquid electrolytes will be summarized. The advantages and limitations of these approaches will also be discussed.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1819878
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-161413
Journal Information:
Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, Vol. 30
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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