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Title: Molecular Dynamics of Lithium Ion Transport in a Model Solid Electrolyte Interphase

Journal Article · · Scientific Reports
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  1. Tulane Univ., New Orleans, LA (United States)
  2. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
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Here, Li+ transport within a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) in lithium ion batteries has challenged molecular dynamics (MD) studies due to limited compositional control of that layer. In recent years, experiments and ab initio simulations have identified dilithium ethylene dicarbonate (Li2EDC) as the dominant component of SEI layers. Here, we adopt a parameterized, non-polarizable MD force field for Li2EDC to study transport characteristics of Li+ in this model SEI layer at moderate temperatures over long times.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1465386
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1770789
Report Number(s):
SAND-2018-8621J; SAND-2021-2561J; 666940
Journal Information:
Scientific Reports, Vol. 8, Issue 1; ISSN 2045-2322
Publisher:
Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 32 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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