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This research aims to improve lithium-ion battery performance by using a novel ionic liquid electrolyte additive.

February 6, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A1 citations

Boosting lithium-ion battery performance: the role of a novel carbonate-based ionic liquid electrolyte additive

BWBoyun WangShenyang University of Chemical Technology NJNa JuNortheastern University ZZZhigang ZhangShenyang University of Chemical Technology

Key Points

This research aims to improve lithium-ion battery performance by using a novel ionic liquid electrolyte additive.
Investigation of imidazole–carbonate inner-salt ionic liquids as an additive.
Assessment of the effects on ion transport and battery performance metrics.
Evaluation of stabilization impacts on solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) stability.
The addition of ionic liquids enhances ion transport efficiency.
The ionic liquid stabilizes SEI/CEI, reducing battery degradation.
ME-10 demonstrates high rate capability, stability, and improved capacity.

Abstract

Imidazole–carbonate inner-salt ionic liquids enhance ion transport via strong Li + coordination. Their frontier orbital energies stabilize SEI/CEI and suppress decomposition, enabling ME-10 to achieve high rate capability, stability, and capacity.

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