Battery electrolyte systems currently face degradation pathways that significantly reduce cycle life and performance. Standard lithium-ion electrolyte formulations show capacity losses of 20-30% after just 500 cycles at moderate temperatures, with degradation accelerating dramatically above 45°C. The breakdown of electrolyte components creates impedance-increasing films that hinder ion transport and trigger cascading failure mechanisms throughout the cell.

The fundamental challenge lies in developing electrolyte compositions that can both prevent initial degradation and actively restore damaged interfaces without compromising ionic conductivity, voltage stability, or compatibility with electrode materials.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including multifunctional additives with film-forming properties, fluorine-containing carbonate systems that enhance SEI stability, ionic liquid formulations for extreme temperature resilience, and targeted salt combinations that enable self-repair mechanisms. These and other approaches demonstrate practical pathways to extend battery lifetime while maintaining the performance metrics required for demanding applications.

1. Lithium-Ion Battery with Ionic Liquid Electrolyte and Lithium Titanate Anode for Extreme Temperature Stability

CUSTOMCELLS HOLDING GMBH, 2025

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery that can operate and be charged at extreme temperatures from -30°C to 150°C. The battery uses a specific composition of electrolyte, anode, and cathode materials. The electrolyte contains an ionic liquid, organic compound, and lithium salt. The anode uses lithium titanate (LTO) instead of graphite. The cathode and anode have binders. The ionic liquid electrolyte and LTO anode provide high temperature stability. The organic compound in the electrolyte helps low temperature stability. The binders enhance adhesion and stability.

2. Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte with Dimethyl Carbonate and Cyclic Carbonate Composition

AESC JAPAN CO LTD, 2024

Lithium-ion battery electrolyte with enhanced fast charging and storage performance. The electrolyte combines a high-performance organic solvent with a specific concentration of unsaturated inorganic additives, specifically dimethyl carbonate and cyclic carbonate. The dimethyl carbonate content is optimized between 45% and 55%, while the cyclic carbonate content is maintained at 8% to 24%. This composition balances the electrolyte's wettability, thermal stability, and fast charging capabilities, enabling improved battery performance while maintaining reliability.

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3. Electrolyte Composition with Fluorine-Containing Cyclic and Linear Asymmetric Carbonates for Lithium Secondary Batteries

SK ON CO LTD, 2024

Electrolyte for lithium secondary batteries that maintains high voltage stability and capacity retention at elevated voltages. The electrolyte comprises a fluorine-containing cyclic carbonate and a fluorine-containing linear asymmetric carbonate in a volume ratio of 1:9 to 8:2. This composition enables enhanced performance at higher charge voltages without compromising electrolyte stability and capacity.

4. Electrolyte Composition with Fluorine-Containing Cyclic and Linear Asymmetric Carbonates for Lithium Secondary Batteries

SK ON CO LTD, 2024

Electrolyte for lithium secondary batteries that enhances high-voltage stability and lifespan through a novel composition of fluorine-containing cyclic carbonate and linear asymmetric carbonate. The electrolyte achieves superior performance by incorporating a specific volume ratio of these components, which form a robust SEI (solid electrolyte interphase) layer on lithium metal electrodes. This SEI layer protects the electrodes from electrolyte decomposition and maintains high-voltage stability during repeated charge-discharge cycles.

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5. Electrolyte Solution with Propyl Propionate and Ethyl Propionate for Flexible Batteries Containing Specific Lithium Salt Concentration and Additives

AMOGREENTECH CO LTD, 2024

Electrolyte solution for flexible batteries that enables high discharge capacity and cycling stability at extreme temperatures. The electrolyte contains specific organic solvents like propyl propionate and ethyl propionate, a lithium salt at a concentration of 0.6 to 1.6 M, and additives like vinylene carbonate, fluoroethylene carbonate, and ethylene sulfate. This electrolyte composition improves discharge performance even at low and high temperatures when used in flexible batteries.

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6. Non-Aqueous Electrolyte with Trifluoroacetate and Pivalate in Ethylene Carbonate, Propylene Carbonate, and γ-Butyrolactone Solvent

KYOCERA CORP, 2024

Non-aqueous electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that enhances thermal stability and maintains excellent cycle performance. The electrolyte contains a specific combination of trifluoroacetate and pivalate, with a controlled ratio of 0.5-0.5% trifluoroacetate to total electrolyte mass. This formulation balances the electrolyte's thermal stability and separator permeability, enabling reliable operation at high temperatures while maintaining high cycle life. The electrolyte is formulated in a solvent containing ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, and γ-butyrolactone, with the trifluoroacetate and pivalate components precisely controlled to achieve optimal performance.

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7. Electrolyte Additive with Multifunctional Structure for Enhanced Stability in Lithium-Ion Batteries

UNIV GUANGDONG POLYTECHNIC NORMAL, 2024

Electrolyte additive for lithium-ion batteries that enhances high-temperature and high-voltage stability. The additive combines a multifunctional structure that provides both film-forming properties and chemical stability at elevated temperatures. The additive enables the battery to maintain its performance characteristics over a wide operating range, particularly at temperatures above 55°C.

8. Electrolyte Solution Comprising Imidazolium Cation, Bis(oxalato)borate Anion, and Hexafluorophosphate Anion for Lithium-ion Batteries

DAIKIN INDUSTRIES LTD, 2023

Electrolyte solution for lithium-ion batteries with improved cycle life and resistance characteristics. The solution contains a specific combination of imidazolium cation, bis(oxalato)borate anion, and hexafluorophosphate anion. The imidazolium cation enhances electrolyte conductivity, while the bis(oxalato)borate anion provides excellent resistance management. The hexafluorophosphate anion further improves electrolyte stability and prevents overcharge-related degradation. The solution achieves these benefits through its unique composition of imidazolium cation, bis(oxalato)borate anion, and hexafluorophosphate anion.

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9. Sodium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Comprising Silicon Fluorosulfonate, Sodium Selenocyanate, Sodium Salt, and Functional Additives with Specific Concentrations

HUZHOU CHAONA NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD, 2023

Sodium-ion battery electrolyte that improves high-temperature performance while maintaining low-temperature and rate characteristics. The electrolyte contains a specific composition of silicon fluorosulfonate, sodium selenocyanate, sodium salt, and functional additives, with optimized concentrations of these components. This composition enables enhanced thermal stability at high temperatures while maintaining the characteristic performance of the battery at lower temperatures.

10. Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte with Additive-Enhanced Solvent Composition

HUZHOU KUNLUN YIENKE BATTERY MATERIAL CO LTD, 2023

A lithium-ion battery electrolyte with improved performance characteristics beyond conventional lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) binary or ternary mixed solvent systems. The electrolyte contains a weight percentage of an additive within 0.01%-5% of the solvent, enabling enhanced rate discharge capabilities, improved cycle life, and better low-temperature performance.

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11. Electrolyte Composition with High Fluorine Content and Boron-Lithium Salt for Enhanced SEI Formation in Lithium-Ion Batteries

ZHUHAI COSMX BATTERY CO LTD, 2022

Electrolyte composition for lithium-ion batteries that enables higher voltage operation and improved cycle life compared to conventional carbonate electrolytes. The electrolyte contains a fluorinated organic compound with high fluorine content (33 wt% or more) that forms a dense fluorine-rich SEI (solid electrolyte interface) film on the electrode surface. This improves mechanical strength and oxidation resistance of the interface compared to carbonate-based electrolytes. The electrolyte may also contain a boron-lithium salt additive and a second fluorinated compound for further oxidation resistance.

12. Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte with Cyano Group-Containing Fatty Amine Compound for Moisture and Hydrofluoric Acid Removal

SHENZHEN ORI NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

Lithium-ion battery electrolyte containing a cyano group-containing fatty amine compound improves battery performance and lifespan by eliminating water content and reducing transition metal dissolution. The electrolyte contains the amine compound, which selectively removes moisture and hydrofluoric acid while preventing lithium metal dissolution, thereby enhancing electrochemical stability and capacity retention.

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13. Electrolyte Comprising Ionic Liquid for Modulating Lithium Ion Coordination in Si Anode Systems

SHANGHAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, 2022

Electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that improves long-term cycle performance of Si anodes in carbonate-based solutions. The electrolyte contains lithium salt, organic solvent, and a specific ionic liquid that enhances solid electrolyte membrane stability through coordinated lithium ion coordination. This ionic liquid selectively influences the coordination number of lithium ions in the electrolyte, thereby modifying the SEI film formation mechanism on the Si anode surface. The resulting electrolyte maintains high SEI stability during charge/discharge cycles while maintaining excellent lithium ion conductivity, enabling improved cycle life and capacity retention.

14. Polyimide Gel Polymer Electrolyte with Polyamic Acid Matrix for Lithium-Ion Batteries

RISESUN MGL NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

High-voltage, high-safety polyimide gel polymer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries, prepared through a novel approach involving the use of polyamic acid solutions as the electrolyte matrix. This approach eliminates the traditional polymer-based electrolyte by directly incorporating the polymer matrix into the electrolyte solution, resulting in a safer, more efficient electrolyte system. The electrolyte maintains high voltage stability and thermal stability while reducing the risk of thermal runaway compared to conventional liquid electrolytes. The electrolyte is prepared through a simple solution process that enables the incorporation of the polymer matrix, making it suitable for high-voltage applications.

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15. All-Fluorine Carbonate Electrolyte Comprising Ethylene Fluorohydrate and Difluoroethylene Carbonate

KOREA ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, 2022

All-fluorine-based carbonate electrolyte for improving the durability of lithium metal anodes in lithium-ion batteries. The electrolyte contains a specific composition of fluorine-containing carbonate solvents like ethylene fluorohydrate (FEC) and difluoroethylene carbonate (DFEC). The all-fluorine-based carbonate electrolyte provides stability on the surface of lithium metal anodes and improves the lifespan and storage characteristics of lithium metal batteries compared to traditional ether-based electrolytes.

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16. Electrochemical Elements with Lithium-Based Anodes Incorporating Variable Lithium Salt Additives and Fluorinated Solvent Electrolyte

ACCUMULATEURS FIXES, 2022

Electrochemical elements comprising a lithium-based anode with improved cyclability through enhanced lithium alloy anode materials. The elements feature lithium-based anodes that can operate at elevated temperatures up to 85°C, enabling up to 25 cycles at 100% depth of discharge without capacity loss. The anode materials incorporate lithium salts with additives like lithium hexafluorophosphate and lithium difluorophosphate, which control electrolyte behavior and passivation. The anode materials also feature metallic lithium or lithium alloys. The elements incorporate an electrolyte composition with a solvent comprising hexafluoromethoxypropane and/or hexafluoro(fluoromethoxy)propane, and a lithium salt with lithium difluorophosphate. The electrolyte composition can also include additives like ethylene monofluorocarbonate and trifluoroethyl methyl carbonate. The anode materials enable power cell operation at high temperatures while maintaining capacity stability during cycling.

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17. Electrolyte Composition with High Lithium Salt Mass Ratio for Silicon-Based Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

ZHUHAI COSMX BATTERY CO LTD, 2022

Electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries with improved cycle life and performance characteristics. The electrolyte contains a lithium salt and organic solvent with a specific mass ratio, where the lithium salt accounts for 40-80% of the total electrolyte mass. This composition enables optimal lithium ion transport while maintaining sufficient solvent viscosity and conductivity. The electrolyte formulation is optimized for silicon-based anode materials, particularly for negative electrodes, and is compatible with various lithium salts. The formulation achieves superior SEI film stability and lithium ion transport properties, enabling enhanced battery performance and cycle life compared to conventional electrolyte formulations.

18. Electrolyte Composition with Specific Solvent Mixture and Lithium Salts for Enhanced Thermal Stability

SHUFU BATTERY CO LTD, 2022

Lithium-ion battery electrolyte compositions that enhance cycle life at elevated temperatures through a novel combination of solvents and electrolyte components. The compositions contain a specific solvent mixture and electrolyte containing lithium hexafluorophosphate (LiPF6) and lithium difluorophosphate (LiPO2F2), which together provide improved thermal stability and passivation properties compared to conventional electrolytes. The solvent mixture, comprising 10-50% by volume of linear carbonates and 15-40% by volume of non-linear carbonates, enhances the electrolyte's thermal management capabilities while maintaining optimal ionic conductivity. The electrolyte composition enables operation at temperatures up to 85°C without compromising cell performance, while maintaining the benefits of conventional electrolytes.

19. Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery with High Compaction Density Electrode and Optimized Electrolyte for Low-Temperature Performance

SHANGHAI REPT QINGCHUANG NEW ENERGY CO LTD, 2022

Lithium iron phosphate battery for electric vehicles with enhanced low-temperature performance and cycle life. The battery features a positive electrode with a high compaction density of 2.3-2.7 g/cm^3, optimized current collector and electrode structure, and a specially formulated electrolyte. This architecture addresses the challenges of lithium iron phosphate battery performance at low temperatures by improving ion diffusion rates and charge transfer resistance through optimized electrode and electrolyte design.

20. Electrolyte Composition with High-Concentration Lithium Salt and Ionic Liquid for Enhanced Conductivity and Wettability

TIANJIN KONGJIAN POWER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2022

Lithium-ion battery electrolyte that improves performance in high-temperature applications by combining a high-concentration lithium salt with a specially designed ionic liquid. The electrolyte comprises lithium salts and an ionic liquid with unique properties, such as enhanced conductivity and improved wettability, which enable high-temperature operation while maintaining safety. The electrolyte is formulated to address common challenges in lithium-ion battery electrolyte development, including poor viscosity and wettability issues.

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21. Electrolyte Composition with Mixed Solvent and Fluorine Additive for Silicon-Based Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

22. Low-Concentration Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte with Chain and Fluorinated Carboxylate-Based Solvents

23. Electrolyte Composition with Phosphorus Compound for Lithium Secondary Batteries

24. Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Comprising LiPFSI-Based Ionic Liquid and Mixed Solvent System

25. Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Additive with Benzene Sulfonic Acid and Polycyclic Structure for Stable Electrode Film Formation

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