Journal of Radiation Research and Radiation Processing, Volume. 43, Issue 1, 010101(2025)

Impact of irradiation technology on the key materials of lithium/sodium-ion batteries and enhancement of performance

Yiwen LONG1, Min HOU1, Kai ZHANG2, Wei YAN2, Yi YAO1、**, and Guozhong WU2、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Shanghai Ruipu Youth Innovation Energy Co., Ltd, Shanghai 201206, China
  • 2Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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    Irradiation technology in batteries
    (a) TEM image of Na2/3Fe1/2Mn1/2O2 before irradiation; TEM images of Na2/3Fe1/2Mn1/2O2 at the fluence of 1.88 × 1014 Kr2+/cm2 (b), and 3.13 × 1014 Kr2+/cm2 (c) at room temperature; the red dashed lines in (b-c) indicate the growth of the amorphous layer upon irradiation; (d) TEM image of LiNiO2 before irradiation; TEM images of LiNiO2 at the fluence of 1.25 × 1014 Kr2+/cm2 (e), and 3.13 × 1014 Kr2+/cm2 (f) at room temperature; all the scale bars correspond to a length of 20 nm[14] (color online)
    Schematic illustration for in-situ formation of electron beam-induced covalent linkage integrating silicon microparticle anode with multifunctional gel polymer electrolyte[32]
    Ion trail etching (ITE) of polyethylene terephthalate diaphragms: (a) schematic illustration showing the design principles of the ion-track etched membranes; (b) SEM image of the ITE PET membrane. The average channel size is 167 nm and the absorbed dose is 7 × 108 ions/cm2; (c) SEM image of the ITE PET membrane cross-section; (d) channel size distribution of the ITE PET separators in the range of 150~190 nm[47]
    PE diaphragm irradiation graft modification: (a) process of introducing a borane molecule into the polymer chain of PE separators by the γ-ray co-irradiation grafting process; (b) interaction between a borane molecule and various species in the electrolyte [48]
    PVCEA gel polymer electrolyte battery in-situ curing method and performance parameters: (a) schematic diagram of electron beam irradiation in-situ fabrication of a battery based on crosslinked PVCEA solid electrolyte; (b) comparative 25 ℃ rate capability performance plots for PVCEA solid electrolyte batteries, liquid electrolyte non-woven diaphragm (LE(OCP)) and liquid electrolyte polypropylene diaphragm (LE (Celgard)) batteries; (c) comparison of 60 ℃ cycling performance for PVCEA solid electrolyte batteries and liquid electrolyte non-woven diaphragm (LE(OCP)) batteries[66]
    Deterioration mechanism of Li metal batteries under gamma radiation[1]
    • Table 1. Polymer electrolyte films synthesised and modified by irradiation

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      Table 1. Polymer electrolyte films synthesised and modified by irradiation

      聚合物种类

      Polymer type

      锂盐占比

      Lithium salt mass ratio / %

      辐照条件

      Conditions of

      irradiation

      离子电导率

      Ionic conductivity / (S∙cm-1)

      稳定性

      Stability

      参考文献

      Ref.

      PEO/POSS/PEGDA-UV 10 min8.6×10-4@20 ℃>320 h @60 ℃ 0.3 mA·cm-2[57]
      PHEA/PEG25UV 1 min0.2×10-4@70 ℃>200 h @70 ℃ 0.02 mA·cm-2[58]
      PDMS/PEGDA/ETPTA-UV 1 min1.75×10-6@RT>90 h @60 ℃ 0.2 mA·cm-2[59]
      PUA30UV 1 min, 30 s3.2×10-3@RT/[61]
      DPI/ PTMP/ DMAP-UV 5 min2.7×10-4@30 ℃>900 h @ 0.1 mA cm-2[62]
      P(VDF-TrFE)50EB 560 kGy1.6×10-4@25 ℃>3 000 h @25 ℃ 0.1 mA cm-2[63]
    • Table 2. Summary of the application of irradiation technology on cathode, anode, diaphragm and electrolyte materials for lithium/sodium ion batteries

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      Table 2. Summary of the application of irradiation technology on cathode, anode, diaphragm and electrolyte materials for lithium/sodium ion batteries

      电池组件

      Battery component

      类型

      Types

      总结

      Summaries

      正极

      Cathode

      LiNiO2

      LiCoO2

      LiFePO4

      LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2

      Na2/3Fe1/2Mn1/2O2

      高能辐照会带来晶体结构损伤,最常见的便是阳离子混排,阳离子混排使得材料极化增加,进一步使得电化学性能变差。暂时不可预见其商业应用价值,但对于抗辐射材料有着较好的研究价值

      High-energy irradiation causes damage to the crystal structure, most commonly through cation mixing, which, in turn, enhances the polarization of the material, leading to further deterioration of its electrochemical properties. At present, the commercial application value of the effects of high-energy irradiation on crystal structures remains unpredictable, but they offer significant research potential for the development of radiation-resistant materials

      LiMn2O4

      高能辐照同样会使Mn系材料阳离子混排,但科研工作者利用这些阳离子混排可以减轻Mn系材料的Jahn-Teller畸变效应,提升电化学性能。由于价格和电压平台的优势,下一代新型材料多为Mn系材料。因此,辐照技术在Mn系正极材料上表现出可观的应用前景

      High-energy irradiation also causes cationic mixing in Mn-based materials, but researchers can use this cationic mixing to mitigate the Jahn-Teller aberration effect of Mn-based materials and improve electrochemical performance. Due to the advantages of price and voltage platforms, the next generation of materials is mostly Mn-based. Therefore, the irradiation technology in Mn-based cathode materials shows considerable prospects for its application

      负极

      Anodal

      Graphite(Gr)

      Hard- Carbon(HC)

      Si-based anode

      在碳材料负极中,高能辐照能给碳材料带来“自掺杂”缺陷和表面修饰官能团,这些缺陷和官能团一般有利于提升负极材料与电解液的亲和能力并且有利于锂离子传输,增加电化学性能。在硅基负极中,研究人员主要利用高能辐照可交联有机聚合物的特性,创造一个固态电解质保护层,这可以减少硅基负极的膨胀,辐照技术在锂/钠离子电池负极上的应用有着可观的研究价值和商用价值

      In carbon anodes, high-energy irradiation introduces "self-doping" defects and surface-modified functional groups to carbon materials. These alterations enhance the affinity between anode materials and electrolytes, facilitating lithium-ion transport and subsequently boosting electrochemical performance. For silicon-based anodes, researchers have predominantly employed high-energy irradiation to cross-link organic polymers, forming a solid electrolyte protective layer that effectively minimizes the swelling of silicon-based anodes. The application of irradiation technology to lithium/sodium-ion battery anodes possesses significant research and commercial potential, offering a promising avenue for advancing battery technology

      Li metal

      在锂金属负极中,高能辐照会使得锂金属电极界面恶化,进一步加速锂金属电池的失效。因此,锂金属负极的抗辐射效应具有一定的研究价值

      In lithium-metal anodes, high-energy irradiation can deteriorate the lithium-metal electrode interface, further accelerating the failure of lithium-metal batteries. Consequently, enhancing the radiation-resistant properties of lithium-metal anodes holds considerable research value

      隔膜

      Separator

      Polypropylene (PP)

      Polyethylene

      (PE)

      对于聚合物PE、PP隔膜而言,科研工作者们主要利用高能辐照对其表面改性,这些改性包括官能团改性以及接枝,在不增加厚度的情况下有效增加其与电解液的亲和性能,辐照改性隔膜技术在科研与商业领域已经相对成熟

      For polymer diaphragms such as PE and PP, researchers primarily utilize high-energy irradiation for surface modification, including functional group modification and grafting. This technique effectively enhances the affinity of the diaphragms with the electrolyte without increasing their thickness. Irradiation-modified diaphragm technology has reached a relatively mature stage in both scientific research and commercial applications

      电解质

      Electrolytes

      固态

      Solid

      高能辐照利用于聚合固态电解质的合成与改性有着很强的灵活性,在聚合物电解质还不能达到可利用的离子电导率时,有着很广阔的研究前景。另外,辐照原位聚合工艺方法更是有着良好的商业应用前景

      The use of high-energy irradiation in the synthesis and modification of polymerized solid electrolytes offers great flexibility and holds immense promise for research, particularly when the polymer electrolyte has yet to achieve usable ionic conductivity. Furthermore, the irradiation-induced in-situ polymerization process shows promising prospects for commercial applications

      液态

      Liquid

      液态电解液溶剂主要以碳酸酯为主,高能辐照会促进电解液中溶剂分子的电离以及LiPF6的分解,最终导致液态电解液失效。研究抗辐照溶剂和锂盐对于液态电解液有着重要的价值

      The liquid electrolyte solvent is primarily based on carbonates, and high-energy irradiation promotes the ionization of solvent molecules within the electrolyte, accelerating the decomposition of LiPF6, which ultimately leads to the failure of the liquid electrolyte. Therefore, the study of anti-irradiation solvents and lithium salts holds great value for liquid electrolytes

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    Paper Information

    Category: REVIEW

    Received: Sep. 24, 2024

    Accepted: Oct. 20, 2024

    Published Online: Mar. 13, 2025

    The Author Email: YAO Yi (姚毅), WU Guozhong (吴国忠)

    DOI:10.11889/j.1000-3436.2024-0077

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