Manganese sequestration and li-ion batteries durability enhancement by polymeric 18-crown-6 ethers

Baruch Ziv, Naomi Levy, Valentina Borgel, Zicheng Li, Mikhael D. Levi, Doron Aurbach, Allen D. Pauric, Gillian R. Goward, Timothy J. Fuller, Michael P. Balogh, Ion C. Halalay

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)A1213-A1217
JournalJournal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume161
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 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

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