The race to net zero necessitates the development of fast-charging and sustainable rechargeable batteries with long lifetimes and high capacity. One p

实现净零排放的竞争需要开发快速充电和可持续的可充电电池，这些电池具有长寿命和高容量。一个有前途的解决方案是具有富镍阴极的锂离子电池（LIB）。以前，钴是LIB阴极中使用的主要过渡金属，但镍由于其更高的丰度，更低的成本和更合乎道德的采矿条件而被首选。目前的电解质配方通过促进充电期间的降解来限制具有富镍阴极的LIB的能量密度。该项目将专注于开发新的先进电解质，以提高可持续LIB的容量和循环寿命。

The race to net zero necessitates the development of fast-charging and sustainable rechargeable batteries with long lifetimes and high capacity. One promising solution are lithium-ion batteries (LIB) with nickel-rich cathodes. Previously, cobalt was the primary transition metal used in LIB cathodes, however nickel is preferred due to its greater abundance, lower cost and more ethical mining conditions. Current electrolyte formulations constrain the energy density of LIBs with nickel-rich cathodes by promoting degradation during charge. This project will focus on developing new, advanced electrolytes to increase capacity and cycle life of sustainable LIBs.