Gao, Jingqi; He, Ruitian; Luo, Kai H; (2024) Comparative study of the reductive decomposition reaction of ethylene carbonate in lithium battery electrolyte: a ReaxFF molecular dynamics study. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics , 26 (33) pp. 22189-22207. 10.1039/d3cp05626k.

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Abstract

Electrolyte decomposition and subsequent solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) are considered to be the primary cause of degradation of lithium batteries. We investigate the multiple factors that can affect the reductive decomposition pathways of ethylene carbonate (EC) and SEI formation using reactive molecular dynamics. Our simulations reveal the effects of lithium concentration, simulation temperature, and the imposition of external electric field on the decomposition reaction and pathways, respectively. The comparative results reveal the increasing lithium concentration has a strong influence on EC decomposition and its pathway at each temperature. Also, the increasing temperature and imposition of an external electric field have been found to non-electrochemically and electrochemically modify the decomposition pathways of EC. This study provides insights into not only the SEI chemistry in Li-ion batteries but also that in lithium metal batteries, which can potentially contribute to the design and optimisation of future novel battery materials and electrolyte solutions.

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