Abstract
Lithium batteries are electrochemical devices that are widely used as power sources. This history of their development focuses on the original development of lithium-ion batteries. In particular, we highlight the contributions of Professor Michel Armand related to the electrodes and electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries.
Highlights
Lithium “lithion/lithina” was discovered in 1817 by Arfwedson [1] and Berzelius [2] by analyzing petalite ore (LiAlSi4 O10 ), but the element was isolated through the electrolysis of a lithium oxide by Brande and Davy in 1821 [3]
In early 1958, Harris [5] examined the solubility of lithium in various non-aqueous electrolytes—including cyclic esters, molten salts, and inorganic lithium salt (LiClO4 )—dissolved in propylene carbonate (PC)
He observed the formation of a passivation layer that was capable of preventing a direct chemical reaction between lithium and the electrolyte while still allowing for ionic transport across it, which led to studies on the stability of lithium-ion batteries [5,6]
Summary
Lithium “lithion/lithina” was discovered in 1817 by Arfwedson [1] and Berzelius [2] by analyzing petalite ore (LiAlSi4 O10 ), but the element was isolated through the electrolysis of a lithium oxide by Brande and Davy in 1821 [3]. In early 1958, Harris [5] examined the solubility of lithium in various non-aqueous (aprotic) electrolytes—including cyclic esters (carbonates, γ-butyrolactone, and γ-valerolactone), molten salts, and inorganic lithium salt (LiClO4 )—dissolved in propylene carbonate (PC). He observed the formation of a passivation layer that was capable of preventing a direct chemical reaction between lithium and the electrolyte while still allowing for ionic transport across it, which led to studies on the stability of lithium-ion batteries [5,6]. The contribution of Michel Armand is highlighted in this context
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