Investigation of the Electrode-Electrolyte Interphase in Ester-Based Electrolytes in NCM523/Graphite Cells

Rodrigo, Nuwanthi D.; Jayawardana, Chamithri; Lucht, Brett L.

doi:10.1149/1945-7111/ac5a19

Investigation of the Electrode-Electrolyte Interphase in Ester-Based Electrolytes in NCM523/Graphite Cells

Journal Article · Fri Mar 11 00:00:00 EST 2022 · Journal of the Electrochemical Society

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1945-7111/ac5a19· OSTI ID:1854409

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The use of methyl acetate (MA) and methyl propionate (MP) as co-solvents in carbonate/LiPF ₆ electrolytes have been investigated in LiNi _0.5 Co _0.2 Mn _0.3 O ₂ (NCM523)/graphite cells to improve electrochemical performance at low temperature (−20 °C). Consistent with previous investigations, improved low temperature performance was observed with all electrolyte formulations containing esters. Detailed ex situ surface analysis of the surface films generated with the ester-based electrolytes containing electrolyte additives reveal significant changes to the SEI on graphite upon cycling at moderately elevated temperature (45 °C). In the presence of vinylene carbonate (VC) lithium plating is observed upon cycling at low temperature (−20 °C) which leads to a thicker solid electrolyte interface (SEI) upon cycling at 45 °C. Incorporation of fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC) as an electrolyte additive results in the generation of a thin SEI and alters the structure of the surface film on the NCM523 cathode resulting in stable cycling over a wide temperature range.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

Grant/Contract Number:: SC0012704

OSTI ID:: 1854409

Journal Information:: Journal of the Electrochemical Society, Journal Name: Journal of the Electrochemical Society Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 169; ISSN 0013-4651

Publisher:: The Electrochemical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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