Electrolyte additive
An electrolyte for use in a lithium ion cell that has a tin anode, the electrolyte comprising vinyl ethylene carbonate.
1 . An electrolyte for use in a lithium ion cell comprising a tin anode, the electrolyte comprising vinyl ethylene carbonate.
2 . An electrolyte according to claim 1 wherein the electrolyte comprises from 0.5 to 20 volume % of vinyl ethylene carbonate.
3 . An electrolyte according to claim 2 wherein the electrolyte comprises 5 volume % of vinyl ethylene carbonate.
4 . An electrolyte according to claim 1 wherein the electrolyte further comprises ethylene carbonate and propylene carbonate.
5 . A lithium ion cell with a tin anode wherein the electrolyte comprises vinyl ethylene carbonate.
6 . A cell according to claim 5 wherein the electrolyte comprises from 0.5 to 20 volume % of vinyl ethylene carbonate.