Abstract
A method has been developed to suppress the decomposition of propylene carbonate (PC) by coating graphite electrode foil with a layer of silver. Results from electrochemical impedance measurements show that the Ag-coated graphite electrode presents lower charge transfer resistance and faster diffusion of lithium ions in comparison with the virginal one. Cyclic voltammograms and discharge-charge measurements suggest that the decomposition of propylene carbonate and co-intercalation of solvated lithium ions are prevented, and lithium ions can reversibly intercalate into and deintercalate from the Ag-coated graphite electrode. These results indicate that Ag-coating is a good way to improve the electrochemical performance of graphitic carbon in PC-based electrolyte solutions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5417-5421 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Electrochimica Acta |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 17 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 5 May 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anode material
- Coating
- Lithium-ion battery
- Low temperature
- Propylene carbonate