{"id":28291,"date":"2022-12-14T11:30:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T11:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=28291"},"modified":"2022-12-14T11:30:28","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T11:30:28","slug":"improving-the-performance-of-electrolytes-within-lithium-ion-batteries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/improving-the-performance-of-electrolytes-within-lithium-ion-batteries\/28291\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving the performance of electrolytes within lithium-ion batteries"},"content":{"rendered":"
A lithium-ion battery<\/a>\u2019s electrolyte is a mixture of electrically charged particles (ions) that allows the transfer of electric charge inside the battery. The electrolyte facilitates the reversible movement of ions needed during repeated cycles of battery use and recharging.<\/p>\n Researchers in China have reviewed new options for the conductive medium heat at the heart of the battery. The research, titled \u2018Bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide-based electrolyte for rechargeable lithium batteries: A perspective<\/a>,\u2019 was published in Journal of Power Sources Advances.<\/em><\/p>\n The properties of electrolytes are highly dependent on the identity and chemical nature of their negatively charged ions (anions). These support the transfer of positively charged lithium ions through the electrolyte in either direction.<\/p>\n Existing electrolytes come with some significant problems, however, including chemical instability, sensitivity to water, volatility, and flammability. These issues are driving research into alternative anions that could mitigate the problems and improve battery performance.<\/p>\n One promising alternative being explored for a new generation of batteries is the bis (fluorosulfonyl) imide anion (FSI), which contains nitrogen, sulphur, oxygen, and fluorine atoms.<\/p>\nIdentifying problems with electrolytes<\/h3>\n