A strong–weak binary solvation structure for unimpeded low-temperature ion transport in nanoporous energy storage materials
Huachao Yang, Zifan Wang, Yiheng Qi, Qinghu Pan, Chuanzhi Zhang, Yu Huang, Jianhua Yan, Kefa Cen, Guoping Xiong, Zheng Bo, Kostya Ostrikov
Abstract
A novel electrolyte with a strong–weak binary solvation structure is proposed to balance the conductivity and desolvation energy. The supercapacitors based on this new electrolyte realize outstanding energy and power densities even at −70 °C.
Topics & Concepts
SolvationElectrolyteSupercapacitorNanoporousBinary numberMaterials scienceConductivityChemical physicsEnergy storageIonChemical engineeringThermodynamicsNanotechnologyPower (physics)ChemistryPhysical chemistryPhysicsElectrochemistryOrganic chemistryElectrodeMathematicsEngineeringArithmeticSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvanced battery technologies research