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

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.