Abstract
We propose trapping of Mn cations by polymeric crown ethers as a mitigation measure for the consequences of Mn dissolution in Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Mn cations trapping by poly(vinylbenzo-18-crown-6) and poly(undecylenyloxymethyl- 18-crown-6) was investigated for 1M LiPF6 solutions in binary carbonates containing Mn(II) salts and in lithium manganese oxide (LMO) spinel - graphite (GR) cells. Trapping site occupancies by Mn+2 exceeding 90% were measured in bench top experiments. Polyethylene separators coated with poly(vinylbenzo-18-crown-6) trapped Mn cations in LMO - GR cells and decreased capacity fade during 100 cycles at high temperature (60°C) and C/4 rate, retaining 26% more capacity than the baseline cells. We also address the important distinction between using free (molecular) vs. tethered (polymeric) macrocycles, and its consequences for LIB performance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | A1213-A1217 |
Journal | Journal of the Electrochemical Society |
Volume | 161 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Electrochemistry
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment