Kwak, Won-Jin Hirshberg, Daniel Sharon, Daniel Afri, Michal Frimer, Aryeh A. Jung, Hun-Gi Aurbach, Doron Sun, Yang-Kook 2024-01-20T04:01:34Z 2024-01-20T04:01:34Z 2021-09-03 2016-07 1754-5692 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/123929 After many years of successful and disappointing results, the field of Li-O-2 research seems to have reached an equilibrium state. The extensive knowledge that has accrued through advanced analytical studies enables us to delineate the weaknesses of the Li-O-2 battery. It is now clear that the instability of the cell components toward extreme conditions existing during cell operation leads to early cell failure as well. One serious challenge is the high oxidation potential applied during the charge process. Redox-mediators may reduce the over-potential and, therefore, improve the efficiency and cyclability of Li-O-2 cells. Their use in Li-O-2 cells is mandatory. We have previously shown that LiI can indeed behave in such a manner; however, it also promotes the formation of side products during cell operation. We have, therefore, embarked on a comprehensive study of lithium halide salts as electrolytes for use in Li-O-2 cells. We examine herein the effect of other components in the cell, such as solvents and contaminants, on the lithium halide salt activity. Based on the electrochemical behavior and the identity of the final cell products under various conditions, we can glean substantial information regarding the detailed operation mechanisms for each specific case. We have concluded that low concentration of LiBr in diglyme solution can improve the cell performance with fewer side effects than LiI. With LiBr, only the desired Li2O2 is formed during discharge. During charge, the bromine redox couple (Br-/Br-3(-)) can reduce the oxidation potential to only 3.5 V. Higher efficiency and better cyclability of cells containing LiBr demonstrate that the electrolyte solution is the key to a successful Li-O-2 battery. English Royal Society of Chemistry LITHIUM-OXYGEN BATTERIES EFFICIENT ELECTROCATALYST HYDROGEN-PEROXIDE CARBON CATHODE AIR BATTERIES DISCHARGE CATALYST ELECTROCHEMISTRY DECOMPOSITION SPECTROSCOPY Li-O-2 cells with LiBr as an electrolyte and a redox mediator Article 10.1039/c6ee00700g 1 Energy & Environmental Science, v.9, no.7, pp.2334 - 2345 Energy & Environmental Science 9 7 2334 2345 scie scopus 000382749700018 2-s2.0-84978428126 Chemistry, Multidisciplinary Energy & Fuels Engineering, Chemical Environmental Sciences Chemistry Energy & Fuels Engineering Environmental Sciences & Ecology Article LITHIUM-OXYGEN BATTERIES EFFICIENT ELECTROCATALYST HYDROGEN-PEROXIDE CARBON CATHODE AIR BATTERIES DISCHARGE CATALYST ELECTROCHEMISTRY DECOMPOSITION SPECTROSCOPY