Characterization of Ether Electrolytes for Rechargeable Lithium Cells.
Abstract
2Methyl-tetrahydrofuran (2Me-THF)/LiAsF6 and several diethyl ether (DEE)/LiAsF6-based electrolytes have been characterized for their usefulness in rechargeable Li/TiS2 cells. This characterization has involved extended room temperature cell cycling at various depths of discharge, evaluation of rate/capacity behavior of cells at 25C and -10C, and storage of cells at 50C for up to one month with subsequent cycling. The thermal stability of the electrolytes at 71C was evaluated by storage experiments in sealed-tubes, followed by product analysis. The performance of 2Me-THF/LiAsF6 cells far surpassed the others. The present data further substantiate previous reports from this laboratory of the superior behavior of 2Me-THF/LiAsF6 solutions in rechargeable Li cells. The DEE/LiAsF6 based electrolytes are too unstable thermally to be practically useful. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA113603
Entities
People
- D. L. Natwig
- J. L. Goldman
- K. M. Abraham