TY - JOUR PY - 2022// TI - Self-protecting aqueous lithium-ion batteries JO - Small A1 - Yang, Yuewang A1 - Bai, Zhaowen A1 - Liu, Sijing A1 - Zhu, Yinggang A1 - Zheng, Jiongzhi A1 - Chen, Guohua A1 - Huang, Baoling SP - ePub EP - ePub VL - ePub IS - ePub N2 - Capacity degradation and destructive hazards are two major challenges for the operation of lithium-ion batteries at high temperatures. Although adding flame retardants or fire extinguishing agents can provide one-off self-protection in case of emergency overheating, it is desirable to directly regulate battery operation according to the temperature. Herein, smart self-protecting aqueous lithium-ion batteries are developed using thermos-responsive separators prepared through in situ polymerization on the hydrophilic separator. The thermos-responsive separator blocks the lithium ion transport channels at high temperature and reopens when the battery cools down; more importantly, this transition is reversible. The influence of lithium salts on the thermos-responsive behaviors of the hydrogels is investigated. Then suitable lithium salt (LiNO(3) ) and concentration (1 m) are selected in the electrolyte to achieve self-protection without sacrificing battery performance. The shut-off temperature can be tuned from 30 to 80 °C by adjusting the hydrophilic and hydrophobic moiety ratio in the hydrogel for targeted applications. This self-protecting LiMn(2) O(4) /carbon coated LiTi(2) (PO(4) )(3) (LMO/C-LTP) battery shows promise for smart energy storage devices with high safety and extended lifespan in case of high operating temperatures.
Language: en
LA - en SN - 1613-6810 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/smll.202203035 ID - ref1 ER -