Energy Storage Science and Technology ›› 2023, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (6): 1815-1830.doi: 10.19799/j.cnki.2095-4239.2023.0125

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Research progress of polymer electrolytes containing organoboron for lithium-ion batteries

Lingfeng HUANG1(), Dongmei HAN2, Sheng HUANG1, Shuanjin WANG1, Min XIAO1(), Yuezhong MENG1   

  1. 1.The Key of Low-Carbon Chemistry & Energy Conservation of Guangdong Province, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510006, Guangdong, China
    2.School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, Guangdong, China
  • Received:2023-03-09 Revised:2023-03-27 Online:2023-06-05 Published:2023-06-21
  • Contact: Min XIAO E-mail:huanglf28@mail2.sysu.edu.cn;stsxm@mail.sysu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Polymer-based solid-state lithium batteries have become a promising energy storage device that can meet the high energy density and high safety requirements due to the high safety, flexibility, interface compatibility with electrodes, and easy processing of solid polymer electrolytes. Organoboron compounds have received significant attention in the research on polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries because of their wide range of design possibilities, excellent thermal stability, and the prospect of increasing the Li+ transference number of electrolytes. This paper summarizes the latest research progress of polymer electrolytes, containing organoboron for lithium-ion batteries. First, the advantages, composition, and classification of polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries are briefly introduced. Then, the application of anionic borate-based single-ion conducting and borate ester-based polymer electrolyte, borate lithium salts, boron ester, and borane electrolyte additives in polymer lithium-ion batteries are introduced in detail. The comprehensive analysis shows that boron-containing groups, covalently linked to the polymer electrolyte, can increase the Li+ transference number and suppress the growth of lithium dendrites. Using organoboron electrolyte additives can improve the interface contact and construct a stable SEI between the electrode and electrolyte. Finally, the challenges facing the practical application of polymer electrolytes containing organoboron are pointed out, and future research directions are prospected. This review aims to highlight the potential application of boron in polymer electrolytes and provide new insights for the research and development of polymer-based solid-state lithium batteries.

Key words: boron, polymer electrolytes, lithium-ion batteries, electrolyte additives

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