Methodologies for Design, Characterization and Testing of Electrolytes that Enable Extreme Fast Charging of Lithium-Ion Cells

Gao, Ningshengjie; Kim, Sangwook; Chinnam, Parameswara; Dufek, Eric J.; Colclasure, Andrew M.; Jansen, Andrew; Son, Seoung-Bum; Bloom, Ira; Dunlop, Alison; Trask, Stephen; Gering, Kevin L.

doi:10.1016/j.ensm.2021.10.011

Title: Methodologies for Design, Characterization and Testing of Electrolytes that Enable Extreme Fast Charging of Lithium-Ion Cells

Journal Article · Sat Oct 09 00:00:00 EDT 2021 · Energy Storage Materials

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2021.10.011· OSTI ID:1833348

Gao, Ningshengjie; Kim, Sangwook; Chinnam, Parameswara; Dufek, Eric J.;

; Jansen, Andrew; Son, Seoung-Bum; Bloom, Ira; Dunlop, Alison; Trask, Stephen; Gering, Kevin L.

Selection, testing and validation of electrolyte candidates for Li-ion cells are discussed, based on a 10-minute target for extreme fast charge (XFC). A combination of modeling and laboratory measurements create a timely and synergistic approach to identifying candidate electrolyte formulations. Multi-solvent systems provide a balanced set of properties, wherein lower molecular-weight solvents offer reduced viscosity, increased species diffusivity, and mitigation of concentration polarization at high charge rates. Carefully selected formulations can exhibit peak conductivity and usable conductivity range of two to three times that of the baseline EC-EMC (3:7, wt.) + LiPF6. Candidates are also chosen based on stability and longevity within the cell environment. Lab testing coincides with property predictions from the Advanced Electrolyte Model (AEM) and a macro-scale cell model. Cell testing utilized coin and pouch cells having NMC532 or NMC811 cathodes with graphite electrodes. Results indicate combinations of low-molecular weight solvents are key for fast-charge electrolytes as they extend the useful conductivity range to both low and higher salt concentrations, and possess higher self-diffusivities compared to conventional solvents. This reduces impacts from concentration polarization. The choice of electrolyte also influences the tendency for lithium metal deposition at the anode, as showcased by experimental and modeling results herein.

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Research Organization:: National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Office (EE-3V)

DOE Contract Number:: AC36-08GO28308

OSTI ID:: 1833348

Report Number(s):: NREL/JA-5700-79866; MainId:39084; UUID:90212401-c852-42fa-976c-f2f4e866c928; MainAdminID:63375

Journal Information:: Energy Storage Materials, Vol. 44

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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