Assessing cathode–electrolyte interphases in batteries

Jie Xiao (), Nicole Adelstein, Yujing Bi, Wenjuan Bian, Jordi Cabana, Corie L. Cobb, Yi Cui, Shen J. Dillon, Marca M. Doeff, Saiful M. Islam, Kevin Leung, Mengya Li, Feng Lin, Jun Liu, Hongmei Luo, Amy C. Marschilok, Ying Shirley Meng, Yue Qi, Ritu Sahore, Kayla G. Sprenger, Robert C. Tenent, Michael F. Toney, Wei Tong, Liwen F. Wan, Chongmin Wang, Stephen E. Weitzner, Bingbin Wu and Yaobin Xu
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Jie Xiao: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Nicole Adelstein: San Francisco State University
Yujing Bi: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Wenjuan Bian: Idaho National Laboratory
Jordi Cabana: Argonne National Laboratory
Corie L. Cobb: University of Washington
Yi Cui: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Shen J. Dillon: University of California Irvine
Marca M. Doeff: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Saiful M. Islam: Jackson State University
Kevin Leung: Sandia National Laboratories
Mengya Li: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Feng Lin: Virginia Tech
Jun Liu: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Hongmei Luo: New Mexico State University
Amy C. Marschilok: Brookhaven National Laboratory
Ying Shirley Meng: University of Chicago
Yue Qi: Brown University
Ritu Sahore: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Kayla G. Sprenger: University of Colorado Boulder
Robert C. Tenent: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Michael F. Toney: University of Colorado Boulder
Wei Tong: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Liwen F. Wan: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Chongmin Wang: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Stephen E. Weitzner: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Bingbin Wu: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Yaobin Xu: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Nature Energy, 2024, vol. 9, issue 12, 1463-1473

Abstract: Abstract The cathode–electrolyte interphase plays a pivotal role in determining the usable capacity and cycling stability of electrochemical cells, yet it is overshadowed by its counterpart, the solid–electrolyte interphase. This is primarily due to the prevalence of side reactions, particularly at low potentials on the negative electrode, especially in state-of-the-art Li-ion batteries where the charge cutoff voltage is limited. However, as the quest for high-energy battery technologies intensifies, there is a pressing need to advance the study of cathode–electrolyte interphase properties. Here, we present a comprehensive approach to analyse the cathode–electrolyte interphase in battery systems. We underscore the importance of employing model cathode materials and coin cell protocols to establish baseline performance. Additionally, we delve into the factors behind the inconsistent and occasionally controversial findings related to the cathode–electrolyte interphase. We also address the challenges and opportunities in characterizing and simulating the cathode–electrolyte interphase, offering potential solutions to enhance its relevance to real-world applications.

Date: 2024
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