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Title: Pt and Pd catalyzed oxidation of Li2O2 and DMSO during Li–O2 battery charging

Abstract

Rechargeable Li–O2 and Li–air batteries require electrode and electrolyte materials that synergistically promote long-term cell operation. In this study, we investigate the role of noble metals Pt and Pd as catalysts in the Li–O2 oxidation process and their compatibility with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) based electrolytes. Here, we identify a basis for low potential Li2O2 evolution followed by oxidative decomposition of the electrolyte to form carbonate side products.

Authors:
 [1];  [2];  [3];  [4];  [3]
  1. Yale Univ., New Haven, CT (United States); Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
  2. Yale Univ., New Haven, CT (United States); Sookmyung Women's Univ., Seoul (South Korea)
  3. Yale Univ., New Haven, CT (United States)
  4. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States); Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
OSTI Identifier:
1249079
Alternate Identifier(s):
OSTI ID: 1328377
Report Number(s):
SAND2016-0630J; BNL-112685-2016-JA
Journal ID: ISSN 1359-7345; CHCOFS; 619066
Grant/Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000; SC00112704
Resource Type:
Accepted Manuscript
Journal Name:
ChemComm
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 7; Journal Issue: C; Journal ID: ISSN 1359-7345
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
25 ENERGY STORAGE; 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE

Citation Formats

Gittleson, Forrest S., Ryu, Won-Hee, Schwab, Mark, Tong, Xiao, and Taylor, André D. Pt and Pd catalyzed oxidation of Li2O2 and DMSO during Li–O2 battery charging. United States: N. p., 2016. Web. doi:10.1039/c6cc01778a.
Gittleson, Forrest S., Ryu, Won-Hee, Schwab, Mark, Tong, Xiao, & Taylor, André D. Pt and Pd catalyzed oxidation of Li2O2 and DMSO during Li–O2 battery charging. United States. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6cc01778a
Gittleson, Forrest S., Ryu, Won-Hee, Schwab, Mark, Tong, Xiao, and Taylor, André D. Fri . "Pt and Pd catalyzed oxidation of Li2O2 and DMSO during Li–O2 battery charging". United States. https://doi.org/10.1039/c6cc01778a. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1249079.
@article{osti_1249079,
title = {Pt and Pd catalyzed oxidation of Li2O2 and DMSO during Li–O2 battery charging},
author = {Gittleson, Forrest S. and Ryu, Won-Hee and Schwab, Mark and Tong, Xiao and Taylor, André D.},
abstractNote = {Rechargeable Li–O2 and Li–air batteries require electrode and electrolyte materials that synergistically promote long-term cell operation. In this study, we investigate the role of noble metals Pt and Pd as catalysts in the Li–O2 oxidation process and their compatibility with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) based electrolytes. Here, we identify a basis for low potential Li2O2 evolution followed by oxidative decomposition of the electrolyte to form carbonate side products.},
doi = {10.1039/c6cc01778a},
journal = {ChemComm},
number = C,
volume = 7,
place = {United States},
year = {2016},
month = {1}
}

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