Li-O 2 batteries are promising candidates for nextgeneration high-energy-density battery systems.H owever,t he main problems of Li-O 2 batteries include the poor rate capability of the cathode and the instability of the Li anode. Herein, an ester-based liquid additive,2 ,2,2-trichloroethyl chloroformate,w as introduced into the conventional electrolyte of aL i-O 2 battery.V ersatile effects of this additive on the oxygen cathode and the Li metal anode became evident. The Li-O 2 battery showed an outstanding rate capability of 2005 mAh g À1 with ar emarkably decreased charge potential at alarge current density of 1000 mA g À1 .The positive effect of the halide ester on the rate capacity is associated with the improved solubility of Li 2 O 2 in the electrolyte and the increased diffusion rate of O 2 .Furthermore,the ester promotes the formation of as olid-electrolyte interphase layer on the surface of the Li metal, which restrains the loss and volume change of the Li electrode during stripping and plating, thereby achieving ac ycling stability over 900 ha nd aL ic apacity utilization of up to 10 mAh cm À2 .
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