High Voltage LiNi_0.5Mn_0.3Co_0.2O₂/Graphite Cell Cycled at 4.6 V with a FEC/HFDEC‐Based Electrolyte

Abstract

A high voltage LiNi 0.5 Mn 0.3 Co 0.2 O 2 /graphite cell with a fluorinated electrolyte formulation 1.0 m LiPF 6 fluoroethylene carbonate/bis(2,2,2‐trifluoroethyl) carbonate is reported and its electrochemical performance is evaluated at cell voltage of 4.6 V. Comparing with its nonfluorinated electrolyte counterpart, the reported fluorinated one shows much improved Coulombic efficiency and capacity retention when a higher cut‐off voltage (4.6 V) is applied. Scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy data clearly demonstrate the superior oxidative stability of the new electrolyte. The structural stability of the bulk cathode materials cycled with different electrolytes is extensively studied by X‐ray absorption near edge structure and X‐ray diffraction.