Development of new electrolytes for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
Background Smartphones and other portable electronics use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which include, among other components, positive and negative electrode materials, and an electrolyte. The electrolyte contains lithium salts, solvents, and additives. While there has been tremendous progress in Li-ion technology development, further improvements with respect to safety, charge density, and lifetime, is desirable. A fundamental […]
