Emergence of layered nanoscale mesh networks through intrinsic molecular confinement self-assembly
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Johnson, Jeremiah A. (ORCID:0000000191576491)
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Ultra-high-voltage Ni-rich layered cathodes in practical Li metal batteries enabled by a sulfonamide-based electrolyte
By increasing the charging voltage, a cell specific energy of >400 Wh kg-1 is in principle achievable with LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 in lithium-metal batteries (LMBs). However, stable cycling of high-nickel cathodes at ultra-high voltages is extremely challenging. Here we report that a rationally designed sulfonamide-based electrolyte enables stable cycling of commercial LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 with a cut-off voltage up to 4.7 V in LMBs. In contrast to commercial carbonate electrolytes, the electrolyte not only suppresses side reactions, intergranular cracking, transition-metal dissolution, and impedance growth on the cathode side, but also enables highly reversible Li metal stripping and plating leading to compact morphology and low pulverization. Our LMB delivers a specific capacity >230 mAh g-1 and an average Coulombic efficiency >99.65% over 100 cycles. Even under harsh testing conditions, the 4.7 V LMB can retain >88% capacity for 90 cycles, demonstrating significant advances in practical LMBs.
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