Issue 26, 2024

Rational electrolyte design for Li-metal batteries operated under extreme conditions: a combined DFT, COSMO-RS, and machine learning study

Abstract

Developing electrolytes for Li-metal batteries capable of operating under extreme conditions is a significant challenge and is often hindered by the absence of systematic solvent screening studies. In this study, 190 binary mixtures comprising 20 solvents were assessed by calculating the density functional theory (DFT) and conductor-like screening model for realistic solvents (COSMO-RS) to identify electrolytes with a wide liquid temperature range and high LiTFSI solubility. Tetramethylene sulfone (TMS) has emerged as a promising candidate because of its high boiling point and low enthalpy of fusion, which increase the bubble point and reduce the eutectic temperature in mixtures. Utilizing a machine learning model with seven σ-descriptors, Li- and TFSI-ion binding energies were accurately predicted. These binding energies were primarily influenced by strong electrostatic and van der Waals interactions. This integrated approach highlights the effectiveness of the combined DFT, COSMO-RS, and machine learning techniques for guiding electrolyte design.

Graphical abstract: Rational electrolyte design for Li-metal batteries operated under extreme conditions: a combined DFT, COSMO-RS, and machine learning study

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
01 Mei 2024
Accepted
28 Mei 2024
First published
29 Mei 2024

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 15792-15802

Rational electrolyte design for Li-metal batteries operated under extreme conditions: a combined DFT, COSMO-RS, and machine learning study

L. Wu, Y. Zhan, Z. Li, P. Chen, B. J. Hwang and J. Jiang, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 15792 DOI: 10.1039/D4TA03026E

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