Fe3O4@uio66 core-shell composite for detection of electrolyte leakage from lithium-ion batteries

Abstract Fe 3 O 4 is an environmentally friendly gas sensing material with high response, but the cross-response to various analytes and poor thermal stability limit its practical applications. In this work, we prepared Fe 3 O 4 @uio66 core–shell composite via a facile method. The selective response to volatile organic compounds, especially to electrolyte vapors of lithium-ion batteries, as well as long-term stability of Fe 3 O 4 @uio66 has been dramatically enhanced compared to pure Fe 3 O 4 , due to the preconcentrator feature and thermal stability of the uio66 thin shell. Real-time detection of electrolyte leakage for an actual punctured lithium-ion battery was further demonstrated. The Fe 3 O 4 @uio66 sensor, after aging for 3 months, was able to detect the electrolyte leakage in 30 s, while the voltage of the punctured battery was maintained at the same level as that of a pristine battery over 6 h. This practical test results verified ability of the Fe 3 O 4 @uio66 sensor with long-term aging stability for hours of early safety warning of lithium-ion batteries.