Suppressing propylene carbonate decomposition by coating graphite electrode foil with silver

J. Gao, H. P. Zhang, L. J. Fu, T. Zhang, Y. P. Wu, T. Takamura, H. Q. Wu, R. Holze

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5417-5421
Number of pages5
JournalElectrochimica Acta
Volume52
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 May 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anode material
  • Coating
  • Lithium-ion battery
  • Low temperature
  • Propylene carbonate

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