Electrolyte

Battery electrolytes govern ionic transport, interphase formation (SEI/CEI), rate capability, and cycle life. This range covers both high-purity electrolyte salts and ready-to-use carbonate-based electrolyte solutions for laboratory-scale cell assembly and electrochemical evaluation. Supplied via ScienceGears, these materials are sourced from established battery R&D supply chains including TOB New Energy / TOB Machine for consistent research outcomes.

What’s included in this electrolyte range

Electrolyte salts / supporting electrolytes commonly used across Li-ion and supercapacitor research:

• LiPF₆ (lithium hexafluorophosphate): widely used Li-ion salt for carbonate solvents
• LiTFSI (lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide): useful for high-stability formulations and specialised chemistries
• LiBOB (lithium bis(oxalate)borate): often used as an additive or alternative salt for interphase engineering
• TEABF₄ and Et₄NBF₄ (tetraalkylammonium tetrafluoroborates): common supporting electrolytes for supercapacitors and non-aqueous electrochemistry
  
  

Standard electrolyte solution recipes (typical LiPF₆ formulations):

• 1 M LiPF₆ in EC/DEC = 1:1 (v/v)
• 1 M LiPF₆ in EC/DMC = 1:1 (v/v)
• 1 M LiPF₆ in EC/DMC/DEC = 1:1:1 (v/v/v)
• 1 M LiPF₆ in EC/DMC/EMC = 1:1:1 (v/v/v)
  Custom solvent ratios and formulations can be prepared depending on cell chemistry, voltage window, and temperature targets.
  
  

Key features & handling notes

• Moisture-sensitive chemistry: handle under dry inert gas (glovebox) to prevent hydrolysis and performance drift
• Research-safe packaging: sealed bottle with vacuum-sealed aluminium outer bag to improve shipping and storage integrity
• Suitable for coin cells, pouch cells, Swagelok-type cells, and broader battery testing workflows
  
  

Typical applications

• Li-ion half-cells and full cells (formation studies, cycling, rate tests, impedance)
• Additive and interphase (SEI/CEI) optimisation studies
• Supercapacitor electrolyte screening (conductivity, ESR, stability)
• Method development with potentiostats, battery cyclers, and in-situ/operando platforms
  
  

Why source through ScienceGears

ScienceGears supports researchers in Australia & New Zealand with electrolyte selection guidance, compatibility checks with your cell hardware, and broader workflow integration (e.g., potentiostats, cell fixtures, glovebox consumables, and energy test stations) to keep experimental results reproducible and defensible.