2,2-dimethyl-3,6,9,12-tetraoxa-2-silatridecane

1. Silicon based electrolytes with polyethylene glycol oligomers improve thermal and electrochemical stability of lithium-ion batteries.
2. Increases battery long-term stability.
3. Are less flammable than conventional organic carbonate-based solvents and maintain the safe operation of batteries.
4. Improves conductivity and kinetics of the lithium salts.

In lithium ion batteries (LIBs) the redox shuttles are employed to prevent overcharging which could lead to thermal runaway and catastrophic failure. The use of redox shuttles increases the safety and stability of LIBs. 1, 4-di-tert-butyl-2, 5-bis(2-methoxyethoxy) benzene is an important redox shuttle used for overcharge protection in batteries.