Abstract: A hydrofluoroolefin is represented by the following general formula (A): in which, Rf1 and Rf2 are (i) independently linear or branched fluoroalkyl groups having with 1-8 carbon atoms and optionally include one or more catenated heteroatoms; or (ii) bonded together to form a ring structure having 4-8 carbon atoms and optionally include one or more catenated heteroatoms; ? is CF3, F, H; ? is F or H; ? is CF3, F, CF2H, CFH2, or CH3, and the compound includes a total of 1-4 H atoms; and with the provisos that at least one of ? and ? is F or H; when ? is CF3 or F, at least one of ? and ? is H; when ? is CH3, at least one of ? and ? is F, and when ? is CF3, then ? is H and ? is F; wherein at least one of Rf1 and Rf2 have two or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: A hydrofluoroether compound represented by the following general formula:

Abstract: A hydrofluoroether compound is represented by the following general formula (1): wherein n is 1-2.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electrolyte solution includes a solvent; an electrolyte salt; and a salt represented by the following general formula (I): [HxL]x+[FnA?]x where: A is boron or phosphorous, F is fluorine, H is an acidic hydrogen, L is an aprotic organic amine, n is 4 or 6, when n=4, A is boron, and when n=6, A is phosphorous, x is an integer from 1-3, and at least one N atom of the aprotic organic amine is protonated by an acidic hydrogen atom. The salt is present in the electrolyte solution in an amount of between 0.1 and 5 wt. %, based on the total weight of the electrolyte solution.

Abstract: A hydrofluoroether compound represented by the following general formula:

Abstract: A hydrofluoroether compound represented by the following general formula (I).

Abstract: A hydrofluoroolefin is represented by the following general formula (A): in which, Rf1 and Rf2 are (i) independently linear or branched fluoroalkyl groups having with 1-8 carbon atoms and optionally include one or more catenated heteroatoms; or (ii) bonded together to form a ring structure having 4-8 carbon atoms and optionally include one or more catenated heteroatoms; ? is CF3, F, H; ? is F or H; ? is CF3, F, CF2H, CFH2, or CH3, and the compound includes a total of 1-4 H atoms; and with the provisos that at least one of ? and ? is F or H; when ? is CF3 or F, at least one of ? and ? is H; when ? is CH3, at least one of ? and ? is F, and when ? is CF3, then ? is H and ? is F; wherein at least one of Rf1 and Rf2 have two or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: An electrolyte solution includes a solvent; an electrolyte salt; and a LA:LB complex represented by the following general formula I: [(FnA)x-L] (I) In formula I, A is boron or phosphorous, F is fluorine, L is an aprotic organic amine, n is 3 or 5, when n=3, A is boron, and when n=5, A is phosphorous, x is an integer from 1-3, and at least one N atom of the aprotic organic amine, L, is bonded directly to A. The LA:LB complex is present in the solution in an amount of between 0.01 and 5.0 wt. %, based on the total weight of the electrolyte solution.

Abstract: A hydrofluoroether compound is represented by the following general formula (1): wherein n is 1-2.

Abstract: A hydrofluoroether compound represented by the following general formula (I).

Abstract: The invention discloses various embodiments of Li-ion electrolytes containing flame retardant additives that have delivered good performance over a wide temperature range, good cycle life characteristics, and improved safety characteristics, namely, reduced flammability. In one embodiment of the invention there is provided an electrolyte for use in a lithium-ion electrochemical cell, the electrolyte comprising a mixture of an ethylene carbonate (EC), an ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), a fluorinated co-solvent, a flame retardant additive, and a lithium salt. In another embodiment of the invention there is provided an electrolyte for use in a lithium-ion electrochemical cell, the electrolyte comprising a mixture of an ethylene carbonate (EC), an ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), a flame retardant additive, a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film forming agent, and a lithium salt.

Abstract: An embodiment lithium-ion battery comprising a lithium-ion electrolyte of ethylene carbonate; ethyl methyl carbonate; and at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of trifluoroethyl butyrate, ethyl trifluoroacetate, trifluoroethyl acetate, methyl pentafluoropropionate, and 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl propionate. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: The invention discloses various embodiments of Li-ion electrolytes containing flame retardant additives that have delivered good performance over a wide temperature range, good cycle life characteristics, and improved safety characteristics, namely, reduced flammability. In one embodiment of the invention there is provided an electrolyte for use in a lithium-ion electrochemical cell, the electrolyte comprising a mixture of an ethylene carbonate (EC), an ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), a fluorinated co-solvent, a flame retardant additive, and a lithium salt. In another embodiment of the invention there is provided an electrolyte for use in a lithium-ion electrochemical cell, the electrolyte comprising a mixture of an ethylene carbonate (EC), an ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC), a flame retardant additive, a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film forming agent, and a lithium salt.

Abstract: An embodiment lithium-ion battery comprising a lithium-ion electrolyte of ethylene carbonate; ethyl methyl carbonate; and at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of trifluoroethyl butyrate, ethyl trifluoroacetate, trifluoroethyl acetate, methyl pentafluoropropionate, and 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl propionate. Other embodiments are described and claimed.