Description

• General description: Our 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropylether (TTE) is a high-purity, battery-grade fluorinated ether commonly used as an electrolyte solvent in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). It is a clear liquid with a boiling point of 92 °C that is miscible with many polar organic solvents, including carbonates typically used in battery electrolytes. Our TTE is produced to meet the high standards of battery-grade purity, ensuring a minimum purity level of 99%, and is carefully purified to become anhydrous and acid-free, making it a reliable choice for battery applications.
• Application: 1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoroethyl 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropylether (TTE) is a highly versatile fluorinated ether that finds its use as a co-solvent and additive in a range of battery systems, including lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) and lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). In LSBs, TTE plays a crucial role in reducing the solubility of intermediate lithium polysulfides, thereby preventing the polysulfide shuttle (PSS) effect and improving battery performance.[1] Recent research suggests that TTE can also lead to the formation of a compact and uniform surface layer on the lithium anode when used as an additive, which improves the efficiency and stability of Li-S batteries.[2] In LiBs, TTE acts as a cosolvent, reducing the viscosity of the electrolyte and enabling the use of lower concentrations of lithium salt without compromising ionic conductivity. Additionally, TTE has been shown to help form a stable, conductive solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on both graphite anodes and NMC cathodes, thereby improving the overall electrochemical performance of the battery.[3]