Electrolyte Additive for Lithium-Metal Batteries (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Electrolyte Additive for Lithium-Metal Batteries

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This is an artist's illustration shows how PNNL's addition of the chemical lithium hexafluorophosphate to a dual-salt, carbonate solvent-based electrolyte makes rechargeable lithium-metal batteries stable, charge quickly, have a high voltage, and go longer in between charges.

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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