The side reactions between the lithium anode and cathode with the electrolyte are significantly reduced at low temperatures, which helps improve the longevity of lithium-oxygen (Li-O) cells.
At 0 °C, these cells can operate stably for 279 and 1025 cycles at a current density of 400 mA/g, with maximum capacities of 1000 and 500 mAh/g, respectively.
Even at a much colder temperature of -20 °C, the cells can complete 83 stable cycles at 200 mA/g, maintaining a capacity of 500 mAh/g.