Yali Zhao

Dr. Yali Zhao


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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21 October 2025 in Materials
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YZYali Zhao
Yali Zhao
YLYutao Liu
Yutao Liu
JLJingju Liu
Jingju Liu
DYDaofa Ying
Daofa Ying
XGXuanlin Gong
Xuanlin Gong
CWChuanping Wu
Chuanping Wu
The operational failure of lithium-ion batteries under extreme temperatures (−40~60 °C) stems primarily from electrolyte limitations. While prior efforts improved either low-temperature or high-temperature performance independently, holistic electrolyte design with practical validation remains elusive. Herein, we develop an all-climate electrolyte (ACE) through synergistic coordination of solvent, Li salt, and additive, achieving low viscosity (<10 mPa·s at −40 °C) and high ionic conductivity (7.0 mS cm−1 at −40 °C). Raman and NMR spectra reveal MA and EC co-occupying Li+ solvation sheath while EMC acts as a diluent, enabling rapid ion transport. Consequently, LiFePO4 (LFP)|graphite (Gr) cell delivers unprecedented cyclability: zero capacity decay over 500 cycles at 0 °C, stable operation across −40~60 °C, and 94.1% retention after 100 cycles at 45 °C in Ah-level pouch cells. XPS and SEM analysis demonstrate lithium difluorophosphate (LiDFP) and lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) collaboratively remodel SEI/CEI interphases, enriching them with LiF, Li3PO4, and Li2SO4. This inorganic-dominant architecture enhances interfacial Li+ kinetics and all-climate stability compared to the baseline electrolyte. Our tripartite electrolyte strategy provides a material-agnostic solution for all-climate energy storage.