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Characterization of ether electrolytes for rechargeable lithium cells

Journal Article · · J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1149/1.2123556· OSTI ID:5562816

2Methyl-tetrahydrofuran(2Me-THF)/LiAsF/sub 6/ and several diethyl ether (DEE)/LiAsF/sub 6/-based electrolytes have been characterized for their usefulness in rechargeable Li/TiS/sub 2/ cells. This characterization has involved extended room temperature cell cycling at various depths of discharge, evaluation of rate/capacity behavior of cells at 25/sup 0/ and -10/sup 0/C, and storage of cells at 50/sup 0/C for up to one month with subsequent cycling. The thermal stability of the electrolytes at 71/sup 0/C was evaluated by storage experiments in sealed tubes, followed by product analysis. The performance of 2Me-THF/LiAsF/sub 6/ cells far surpassed the others. The present data further substantiate previous reports from this laboratory of the superior behavior of 2MeTHF/LiAsF/sub 6/ solutions in rechargeable Li cells. The DEE/LiAsF/sub 6/-based electrolytes are too unstable thermally to be of practical use.

Research Organization:
EIC Laboratories, Incorporated, Newton, MA
OSTI ID:
5562816
Journal Information:
J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Electrochem. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 129:11; ISSN JESOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English