Challenges in the Development of Film-Forming Additives for Lithium Ion Battery: A Review

Yannan Zhang, Yingjie Zhang, Shubiao Xia, Peng Dong, Liying Jin, Jinjie Song

Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China.
Key Laboratory of Mesoscale Severe Weather/MOE, School of Atmospheric Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing, China.
Shandong Institute of Physical Education and Sports, Jinan, China.

DOI: 10.4236/ajac.2013.46A002                

Abstract

Electrolytes additives are ubiquitous and indispensable in all electrochemical devices. In this sense, the principle and the classification of film-forming additives for lithium ion secondary batteries are described. The film formation mechanism and research progress of the pyrazole derivatives, organic halogenide, esters and derivatives, boron compounds and inorganic compounds are introduced. Emphasis is focused on the principles and film-forming mechanisms of each additive. The development of film-forming additives is forecasted and prospected.

Keywords

Lithium Ion Battery; Film-Forming Additives; Solid Electrolyte Interphase Film

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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