Abstract
Fluorinated carbon dots (FCDs) have garnered interest owing to their distinct physicochemical properties. Nevertheless, intricate synthesis procedures and quite low fluorine doping levels limit its development and application. Herein, we propose a facile approach based on the Claisen-Schmidt reaction to realize gram-scale synthesis of highly fluorinated carbon dots (up to 20.79 at. %) at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, and a comprehensive exploration of the specific reaction mechanism is conducted. Furthermore, in consideration of the high fluorine content, good dispersibility, and compatibility with polymer electrolyte, the synthesized FCDs are utilized as an additive for PEO-based solid electrolytes of a Li battery to improve its ionic conductivity, interface stability, and mechanical properties. The introduction of FCDs can not only reduce the crystallinity of PEO and enhance the interaction of polymer chains, but also facilitate the establishment of uninterrupted pathways and in situ fluorination at the interface, which is substantiated by both theoretical calculations and experimental findings. As a result, the lithium symmetrical battery can operate stably for 1000 h at a current density of 0.4 mA cm-2. Simultaneously, the LiFePO4/Li battery utilizing the composite electrolyte exhibits a capacity of 130.3 mAh g-1 over 300 cycles while maintaining a capacity retention rate of 95.10%. This study develops a strategy for synthesizing highly fluorinated carbon dots, which demonstrate a useful influence on PEO electrolytes, thus boosting the advancement of FCDs and solid-state batteries.
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