Abstract
There has been a large development of Li-ion batteries during last years and they are widely used in consumer electronic devices. Organosilicon compounds coupled to ethylene glycol chains are being studied as a good option to substitute conventional solvents in the preparation of electrolytes, because they have high flash points, good conductivities, low toxicity and good electrochemical stability. These compounds are prepared from simple and cheap reagents, which also makes them attractive for their industrial application in Li-ion batteries. This paper is a review of the most important results obtained by Professor Robert West in the field of organosilicon electrolytes.
