Stable operation of rechargeable lithium-based batteries at low temperatures is important for cold-climate applications, but is plagued by dendritic Li plating and unstable solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI). Here, we report on high-performance Li metal batteries under low-temperature and high-rate-charging conditions.
However, the low-temperature Li metal batteries suffer from dendrite formation and dead Li resulting from uneven Li behaviors of flux with huge desolvation/diffusion barriers, thus leading to short lifespan and safety concern.
The 40 years development of low-temperature electrolytes for rechargeable batteries has been reviewed. Critical insights are given from both underlying mechanistic and practical engineering aspects while we traverse the history on the rational design of low-temperature electrolyte systems.
Consequently, dendrite-free Li deposition was achieved, Li anodes were cycled in a stable manner over a wide temperature range, from −60 °C to 45 °C, and Li metal battery cells showed long cycle lives at −15 °C with a recharge time of 45 min. Our findings open up a promising avenue in the development of low-temperature rechargeable batteries.
Briefly, the key for the electrolyte design of low-temperature rechargeable batteries is to balance the interactions of various species in the solution, the ultimate preference is a mixed solvent with low viscosity, low freezing point, high salt solubility, and low desolvation barrier.
This review is expected to provide a deepened understanding of the working mechanisms of rechargeable batteries at low temperatures and pave the way for their development and diverse practical applications in the future. Low temperature will reduce the overall reaction rate of the battery and cause capacity decay.
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Low-temperature lithium-ion batteries: challenges and progress …
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Low Temperature Battery Cells – Nichicon LTO Batteries
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Lithium-ion battery
During a normal battery charge lithium ions intercalate into graphite. However, if the charge is forced to go too fast (or at a too low temperature) lithium metal starts plating on the anode, and the resulting dendrites can penetrate the battery separator, internally short-circuit the cell, resulting in high electric current, heating and ignition.
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