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Degradation pathway of 2,5-di-tert-butyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene at high potential.

Journal Article · · Electrochim. Acta
2,5-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene is a redox shuttle for overcharge protection of LiFePO{sub 4}-based lithium-ion batteries with a working potential lower than 4.2 V versus Li{sup +}/Li. However, an irreversible decomposition occurs when the working potential is higher than 4.2 V versus Li{sup +}/Li. 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-di-tert-butoxybenzene was also investigated as a model molecule to further understand the possible degradation pathway of 2,5-di-tert-butyl-1,4-dimethxybenzene. The experimental results strongly suggest that the irreversible reaction be related to the decomposition of OC bond in alkoxy substitution groups.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
EE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
962551
Report Number(s):
ANL/CSE/JA-59710
Journal Information:
Electrochim. Acta, Journal Name: Electrochim. Acta Journal Issue: 2 ; 2007 Vol. 53; ISSN 0013-4686; ISSN ELCAAV
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH