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Basic studies of the lithium secondary electrode. Technical report 1 Feb 1978-31 Jan 1979. [2-methyltetrahydrofuran/LiAsF/sub 6/ electrolyte]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5749862

Rechargeable high energy density Li batteries require an efficient Li electrode. Earlier work with propylene carbonate (PC), methyl acetate (MA), and tetrahydrofuran (THF)-based electrolytes yielded poor Li electrode cycling efficiencies due to the electrolyte reduction by Li. We find 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (2-Me-THF)/LiAsF6 media to be remarkably stable toward Li; this stability results in cycling efficiencies which approach 98%. The ability of 2-Me-THF in particular, and alpha-methylated THFs in general, to resist reduction by Li is thought to be based on the position of its lowest unfilled molecular orbital (LUMO) relative to that of THF.

Research Organization:
EIC, Inc., Newton, MA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5749862
Report Number(s):
AD-A-069846
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English