High-entropy electrolytes in boosting battery performance

Journal Article · 03 August 2023 · Materials Futures

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2752-5724/ace8ab · OSTI ID:1993852

Xu, Jijian

Abstract Entropy, once overlooked, is an essential aspect of electrolytes. Recently emerged high-entropy electrolytes with multiple components provide vast compositional space and interfacial chemistry possibilities for electrolyte design. It is noteworthy that high-entropy electrolytes exhibit extraordinarily high ionic conductivity at low temperatures, thereby creating a new direction for batteries to operate at ultra-low temperatures. This commentary discusses the underlying mechanism, challenges encountered, and potential solutions of high-entropy electrolyte design in the hope of sparking future research in this subject.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 1993852
• Journal Information: Materials Futures, Journal Name: Materials Futures Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 2; ISSN 2752-5724
• Publisher: IOP PublishingCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English