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[12] When is solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) formed on anode in Li-ion batteries? Why is it so important?

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understanding the nature and formation of . the Solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) formed in hath electrochemical storage devices, such as Li-ion och & batteries, is most important for improving functionality Few experiments exist that adequately Poobe the SET. Particularly in situation we perform predictive abinitio molecular dynamics simulations of the anode - electrolyte interface for several electrolytes and interface. functionalizations. These show strongly differing effects on the reducibility of the electrodlyte. Electrolyte ng deduction occurs rapidly, on a picosecond time secte. scale - Orientational ordering of electrolyte near the interface Precedes reduction. The reduced species defend strongly on surface functionalization and presence of Lipf salt. While Lipfo Salt in ethylene Carbonate is more stable at Ia hydoogen - terminated anode, axygen/hydroxyl termination. causes spontaneous dissociation to form LiF and other fluorophosphates. Lif Migrates to the interface creating chainlike stouctures, consistent with experimental observations of Lif agglomeration. Inorganic products such as Lif and Liz CO₂ migrate closer to the anode than purely organic components, Consistent with their more sonic character - Significantly, we conclude that while. the electrolyte reduction occurs at the molecular. level near the interface, requiring specific alignments and reducibility is by the average proximity, the governed bassies between reduction 'Potential the electrode Canode) and the electrodyte.