Patent Application
20220407112
This disclosure relates generally to battery cells, and more particularly, electrolyte additives for use in lithium ion battery cells.
Li-ion batteries are widely used as the power sources in consumer electronics. Consumer electronics need Li-ion batteries which can deliver higher volumetric energy densities and sustain more discharge-charge cycles. A Li-ion battery typically works at a voltage up to 4.45 V (full cell voltage).
A battery life cycle can deteriorate due to instability of cathode structure and electrolyte degradation. The cathode material stability can be improved by the modification of LiCoO2 such as doping and surface coating. Limited progress has been made in developing electrolytes that can enable both high volumetric energy densities and long battery cycling life. Most existing electrolytes suffer from poor ability to form stable cathode-electrolyte (CEI) and/or solid-electrolyte interphases (SEI), leading to fast interfacial impedance growth and capacity decay.
In a first aspect, the disclosure is directed to an electrolyte fluid including at least two of lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate (LiDFOB), pro-1-ene-1, 3-sultone (PES), and methylene methanedisulfonate (MMDS). In some variations, the electrolyte fluid includes LiDFOB and PES. In some variations, the electrolyte fluid includes LiDFOB and MMDS. In some variations, the electrolyte fluid includes LiDFOB, PES, and MMDS.
In a second aspect, the electrolyte fluid can include an electrolyte salt selected from LiPF6, LiBF4, LiClO4, LiSO3CF3, LiN(SO2F)2, LiN(SO2CF3)2, LiBC4O8, Li[PF3(C2CF5)3], LiC(SO2CF3)3, and a combination thereof. In some variations, the salt is LiPF6.
In a third aspect, the electrolyte fluid can include a solvent selected from propylene carbonate (PC), ethylene carbonate (EC), dimethyl carbonate (DMC), diethyl carbonate (DEC), ethyl-methyl carbonate (EMC), ethyl propionate (EP), butyl butyrate (BB), methyl acetate (MA), methyl butyrate (MB), methyl propionate (MP), propylene carbonate (PC), ethyl acetate (EA), propyl propionate (PP), butyl propionate (BP), propyl acetate (PA), butyl acetate (BA), and a combination thereof. In some variations, the solvent is selected from PC, EC, PP, EP, and a combination thereof. In some variations, the solvent comprises PC, EC, PP, and EP.
In a fourth aspect, the electrolyte fluid includes an additive selected from vinyl ethylene carbonate (VEC), propane sultone (PS), fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC), succinonitrile (SN), vinyl carbonate (VC), adiponitrile (ADN), ethyleneglycol bis(2-cyanoethyl)ether (EGPN), and/or 1,3,6-hexanetricarbonitrile (HTCN), and a combination thereof. In some variations, the additive is selected from PS, FEC, SN, HTCN, and a combination thereof. In some variations, the additive includes PS, FEC, SN, and HTCN.
In a fifth aspect, the disclosure is directed to a battery cell. The battery cell can include a cathode having a cathode active material disposed on a cathode current collector, and an anode having an anode active material disposed on an anode current collector. The anode is oriented towards the cathode such that the anode active material faces the cathode active material. A separator is disposed between the cathode active material and the anode active material. An electrolyte fluid as described herein is disposed between the cathode and anode.
The disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which:
Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.
During assembly of the battery cell 100, the stack 102 can be enclosed in a pouch or container. The stack 102 may be in a planar or wound configuration, although other configurations are possible. In some variations, the pouch such as a pouch formed by folding a flexible sheet along a fold line 112. In some instances, the flexible sheet is made of aluminum with a polymer film, such as polypropylene. After the flexible sheet is folded, the flexible sheet can be sealed, for example, by applying heat along a side seal 110 and along a terrace seal 108. The flexible pouch may be less than or equal to 120 microns thick to improve the packaging efficiency of the battery cell 100, the density of battery cell 100, or both.
The stack 102 can also include a set of conductive tabs 106 coupled to the cathode and the anode. The conductive tabs 106 may extend through seals in the pouch (for example, formed using sealing tape 104) to provide terminals for the battery cell 100. The conductive tabs 106 may then be used to electrically couple the battery cell 100 with one or more other battery cells to form a battery pack. For example, the battery pack may be formed by coupling the battery cells in a series, parallel, or a series-and-parallel configuration. Such coupled cells may be enclosed in a hard case to complete the battery pack, or may be embedded within an enclosure of a portable electronic device, such as a laptop computer, tablet computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), digital camera, and/or portable media player.
The cathode current collector, cathode active material, anode current collector, anode active material, and separator may be any material known in the art. In some variations, the cathode current collector may be an aluminum foil, the anode current collector may be a copper foil. The cathode active material can be any material described in, for example, Ser. No. 14/206,654, 15/458,604, 15/458,612, 15/709,961, 15/710,540, 15/804,186, 16/531,883, 16/529,545, 16/999,307, 16/999,328, 16/999,265, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
The separator may include a microporous polymer membrane or non-woven fabric mat. Non-limiting examples of the microporous polymer membrane or non-woven fabric mat include microporous polymer membranes or non-woven fabric mats of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyester, and polyvinylidene difluoride (Pad). However, other microporous polymer membranes or non-woven fabric mats are possible (e.g., gel polymer electrolytes).
In general, separators represent structures in a battery, such as interposed layers, that prevent physical contact of cathodes and anodes while allowing ions to transport therebetween. Separators are formed of materials having pores that provide channels for ion transport, which may include absorbing an electrolyte fluid that contains the ions. Materials for separators may be selected according to chemical stability, porosity, pore size, permeability, wettability, mechanical strength, dimensional stability, softening temperature, and thermal shrinkage. These parameters can influence battery performance and safety during operation.
In general, electrolyte fluid can act a conductive pathway for the movement of cations passing from the negative to the positive electrodes during discharge. The electrolyte fluid includes an electrolyte salt, electrolyte solvent, and one or more electrolyte additives.
The electrolyte fluid includes an electrolyte solvent. The electrolyte solvent may be any type of electrolyte solvent suitable for battery cells. Non-limiting examples of the electrolyte solvents include propylene carbonate (PC), ethylene carbonate (EC), dimethyl carbonate (DMC), diethyl carbonate (DEC), ethyl-methyl carbonate (EMC), ethyl propionate (EP), butyl butyrate (BB), methyl acetate (MA), methyl butyrate (MB), methyl propionate (MP), propylene carbonate (PC), ethyl acetate (EA), propyl propionate (PP), butyl propionate (BP), propyl acetate (PA), and butyl acetate (BA), or combinations thereof.
The electrolyte fluid also has one or more electrolyte salts dissolved therein. The salt may be any type of salt suitable for battery cells. For example, and without limitation, salts for a lithium-ion battery cell include LiPF6, LiBF4, LiClO4, LiSO3CF3, LiN(SO2F)2, LiN(SO2CF3)2, LiBC4O8, Li[PF3(C2CF5)3], LiC(SO2CF3)3, and any combinations thereof. Other salts are possible, including combinations of salts.
In some variations, the salt is at least 0.1 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 0.2 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 0.3 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 0.4 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 0.5 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 0.6 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 0.7 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 0.8 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 0.9 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 1.0 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 1.3 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 1.6 M in the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is at least 1.9 M in the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 2.0 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 1.9 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 1.6 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 1.3 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 1.1 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 1.0 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 0.9 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 0.8 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 0.7 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 0.6 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 0.5 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 0.4 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 0.3 M in the electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the salt is less than or equal to 0.2 M in the electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the electrolyte fluid can include one or more additives. In various aspects, the additives can include lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate (LiDFOB), pro-1-ene-1, 3-sultone (PES), and methylene methanedisulfonate (MMDS). The disclosure is directed to electrolyte solutions containing at least two additives selected from LiDFOB, PES, and MMDS. In some variations, the additives are LiDFOB and PES. In some variations, the additives are LiDFOB and MMDS. In some variations, the additives are PES and MMDS. The combination of the LiDFOB, PES, and MMDS additives in combination provides substantial improvements over what would be expected of the additives separately, or in different combinations.
The amount of each a LiDFOB, PES, and MMDS can be at least, less than or equal to different amounts in different combinations.
In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 0.1 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 0.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 0.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 0.4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 0.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 0.7 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 0.8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 0.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 1.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 1.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is at least 1.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 2.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 1.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 1.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 1.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 1.1 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 0.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 0.8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 0.7 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 0.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 0.4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 0.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, LiDFOB is less than or equal to 0.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 0.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 0.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 1.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 1.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 1.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 2.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 2.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 2.8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is at least 3.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 3.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 3.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 2.8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 2.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 2.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 1.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 1.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 1.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 1.1 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 0.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PES is less than or equal to 0.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 0.1 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 0.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 0.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 0.4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 0.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 0.7 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 0.8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 0.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 1.1 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 1.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 1.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is at least 1.4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 1.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 1.4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 1.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 1.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 1.1 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 0.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 0.8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 0.7 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 0.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 0.4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 0.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of MMDS is less than or equal to 0.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In further variations, the electrolyte fluid can include additional additives. The additives can include one or more of vinyl ethylene carbonate (VEC), propane sultone (PS), fluoroethylene carbonate (FEC), succinonitrile (SN), vinyl carbonate (VC), adiponitrile (ADN), ethyleneglycol bis(2-cyanoethyl)ether (EGPN), and/or 1,3,6-hexanetricarbonitrile (HTCN), in any combination.
In some variations, the amount of VEC is at least 0.1 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is at least 0.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is at least 0.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is at least 0.4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is at least 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is at least 0.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is at least 0.7 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is at least 0.8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is at least 0.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of VEC is less than or equal to 0.9 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is less than or equal to 0.8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is less than or equal to 0.7 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is less than or equal to 0.6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is less than or equal to 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is less than or equal to 0.4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is less than or equal to 0.3 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of VEC is less than or equal to 0.2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of FEC is at least 2 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of FEC is at least 4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of FEC is at least 6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of FEC is at least 8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of FEC is less than or equal to 10 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of FEC is less than or equal to 8 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of FEC is less than or equal to 6 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of FEC is less than or equal to 4 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 1.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 2.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 2.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 3.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 3.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 4.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 4.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is at least 5.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 6.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 5.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 5.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 4.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 4.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 3.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 3.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 2.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 2.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 1.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of PS is less than or equal to 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 1.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 2.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 2.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 3.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 3.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 4.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 4.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is at least 5.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 6.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 5.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 5.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 4.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 4.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 3.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 3.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 2.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 2.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 1.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of SN is less than or equal to 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 0.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 1.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 2.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 2.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 3.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 3.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 4.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 4.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is at least 5.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 6.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 5.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 5.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 4.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 4.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 3.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 3.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 2.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 2.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 1.5 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid. In some variations, the amount of HTCN is less than or equal to 1.0 wt % of the total electrolyte fluid.
Table 1 shows a series of electrolyte compositions containing LiPF6, along with solvents and additives in different combinations.
The Examples are provided for illustration purposes only. These examples are not intended to constrain any embodiment disclosed herein to any application or theory of operation.
The electrolyte fluids described herein can be valuable in battery cells, including those used in electronic devices and consumer electronic products. An electronic device herein can refer to any electronic device known in the art. For example, the electronic device can be a telephone, such as a cell phone, and a land-line phone, or any communication device, such as a smart phone, including, for example an iPhone®, an electronic email sending/receiving device. The electronic device can also be an entertainment device, including a portable DVD player, conventional DVD player, Blue-Ray disk player, video game console, music player, such as a portable music player (e.g., iPod®), etc. The electronic device can be a part of a display, such as a digital display, a TV monitor, an electronic-book reader, a portable web-browser (e.g., iPad®), watch (e.g., AppleWatch), or a computer monitor. The electronic device can also be a part of a device that provides control, such as controlling the streaming of images, videos, sounds (e.g., Apple TV®), or it can be a remote control for an electronic device. Moreover, the electronic device can be a part of a computer or its accessories, such as the hard drive tower housing or casing, laptop housing, laptop keyboard, laptop track pad, desktop keyboard, mouse, and speaker. The anode cells, lithium-metal batteries, and battery packs can also be applied to a device such as a watch or a clock.
The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the specific details are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not targeted to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings.
This patent application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Patent Application No. 63/211,830, entitled “Electrolyte for Lithium Ion Batteries”, filed on Jun. 17, 2021, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
This invention was made with U.S. government support under WFO Proposal No. 85C85. This invention was made under a CRADA 1500801 between Apple Inc. and Argonne National Laboratory operated for the United States Department of Energy. The U.S. government has certain rights in the invention.
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