Fig. 1: Synthesis and characterization of the electrolyte.
From: A complex hydride-based electrolyte additive for rechargeable Li−S batteries
a Crystal structure of Li(CB11H12), showing ionic bonding between Li+ and [CB11H12]− and covalent bonding within the [CB11H12]− complex anion. b Schematic illustration of the Li+ solvation structure in the pristine electrolyte and 0.05 M Li(CB11H12) electrolyte. c Raman spectra of the pristine and 0.05 M Li(CB11H12) electrolytes. d NMR (left: 7Li, middle: 17O, and right: 19F) spectra of the pristine electrolyte and 0.05 M Li(CB11H12) electrolytes.
