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Zheng Q, Zhao Z, Zhao G, Huang W, Zhang B, Wu T, Li T, Xu Y. CaF 2 nanoparticles enabling LiF-dominated solid electrolyte interphase for dendrite-free and ultra-stable lithium metal batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 676:551-559. [PMID: 39053403 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.07.154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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The uncontrollable growth of Li dendrites and severe interfacial parasitic reactions on the Li anode are the primary obstacles to the practical application of lithium (Li) metal batteries. Effective artificial solid electrolyte interphase is capable of regulating uniform Li deposition and isolateing Li from electrolyte, thereby eliminating parasitic reactions. Herein, we rationally design a uniform LiF-dominated solid electrolyte interphase through an in-situ reaction between CaF2 nanoparticles and the Li anode, which allows dendrite-free Li deposition and restrains interfacial deterioration. Accordingly, the protective Li electrode demonstrated exceptional stability, sustaining over 6000 h at a current density of 2 mA cm-2 in symmetric cells and attaining over 1000 cycles with a low capacity decay rate of 0.015 % per cycle in coupling with LiFePO4 cathodes.
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- Quan Zheng
- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Future Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Southeast Research Institute of Lanzhou University, Fujian 351100, China.
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Gu Q, Cao Y, Chen J, Qi Y, Zhai Z, Lu M, Huang N, Zhang B. Fluorine-Modulated MXene-Derived Catalysts for Multiphase Sulfur Conversion in Lithium-Sulfur Battery. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:266. [PMID: 39133318 PMCID: PMC11319705 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01482-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Fluorine owing to its inherently high electronegativity exhibits charge delocalization and ion dissociation capabilities; as a result, there has been an influx of research studies focused on the utilization of fluorides to optimize solid electrolyte interfaces and provide dynamic protection of electrodes to regulate the reaction and function performance of batteries. Nonetheless, the shuttle effect and the sluggish redox reaction kinetics emphasize the potential bottlenecks of lithium-sulfur batteries. Whether fluorine modulation regulate the reaction process of Li-S chemistry? Here, the TiOF/Ti3C2 MXene nanoribbons with a tailored F distribution were constructed via an NH4F fluorinated method. Relying on in situ characterizations and electrochemical analysis, the F activates the catalysis function of Ti metal atoms in the consecutive redox reaction. The positive charge of Ti metal sites is increased due to the formation of O-Ti-F bonds based on the Lewis acid-base mechanism, which contributes to the adsorption of polysulfides, provides more nucleation sites and promotes the cleavage of S-S bonds. This facilitates the deposition of Li2S at lower overpotentials. Additionally, fluorine has the capacity to capture electrons originating from Li2S dissolution due to charge compensation mechanisms. The fluorine modulation strategy holds the promise of guiding the construction of fluorine-based catalysts and facilitating the seamless integration of multiple consecutive heterogeneous catalytic processes.
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- Qinhua Gu
- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
- The Joint Laboratory of MXene Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Preparation and Application of Environmental Friendly Materials of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China.
- The Joint Laboratory of MXene Materials, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Preparation and Application of Environmental Friendly Materials of the Ministry of Education, Jilin Normal University, Changchun, 130103, People's Republic of China.
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China
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- Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China.
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China.
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Lu G, Qiao Q, Zhang M, Zhang J, Li S, Jin C, Yuan H, Ju Z, Huang R, Liu Y, Luo J, Wang Y, Zhou G, Tao X, Nai J. High-voltage electrosynthesis of organic-inorganic hybrid with ultrahigh fluorine content toward fast Li-ion transport. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2024; 10:eado7348. [PMID: 39110803 PMCID: PMC11305396 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado7348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Hybrid materials with a rational organic-inorganic configuration can offer multifunctionality and superior properties. This principle is crucial but challenging to be applied in designing the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on lithium metal anodes (LMAs), as it substantially affects Li+ transport from the electrolyte to the anode. Here, an artificial SEI with an ultrahigh fluorine content (as high as 70.12 wt %) can be successfully constructed on the LMA using a high-voltage electrosynthesis strategy. This SEI consists of ultrafine lithium fluoride nanocrystals embedded in a fluorinated organic matrix, exhibiting excellent passivation and mechanical strength. Notably, the organic-inorganic interface demonstrates a high dielectric constant that enables fast Li+ transport throughout the SEI. Consequently, LMA coated with this SEI substantially enhances the cyclability of both half-cells and full cells, even under rigorous conditions. This work demonstrates the potential of rationally designed hybrid materials via a unique electrosynthetic approach for advanced electrochemical systems.
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- Gongxun Lu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SINANO), Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute and Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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Zhang Y, Yao M, Wang T, Wu H, Zhang Y. A 3D Hierarchical Host with Gradient-Distributed Dielectric Properties toward Dendrite-free Lithium Metal Anode. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403399. [PMID: 38483103 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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The conventional conductive three-dimensional (3D) host fails to effectively stabilize lithium metal anodes (LMAs) due to the internal incongruity arising from nonuniform lithium-ion gradient and uniform electric fields. This results in undesirable Li "top-growth" behavior and dendritic Li growth, significantly impeding the practical application of LMAs. Herein, we construct a 3D hierarchical host with gradient-distributed dielectric properties (GDD-CH) that effectively regulate Li-ion diffusion and deposition behavior. It comprises a 3D carbon fiber host modified by layer-by-layer bottom-up attenuating Sb particles, which could promote Li-ion homogeneously distribution and reduce ion concentration gradient via unique gradient dielectric polarization. Sb transforms into superionic conductive Li3Sb alloy during cycling, facilitating Li-ion dredging and pumps towards the bottom, dominating a bottom-up deposition regime confirmed by COMSOL Multiphysics simulations and physicochemical characterizations. Consequently, a stable cycling performance of symmetrical cells over 2000 h under a high current density of 10 mA cm-2 is achieved. The GDD-CH-based lithium metal battery shows remarkable cycling stability and ultra-high energy density of 378 Wh kg-1 with a low N/P ratio (1.51). This strategy of dielectric gradient design broadens the perspective for regulating the Li deposition mechanism and paves the way for developing high-energy-density lithium metal anodes with long durability.
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- Yueying Zhang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Alternative Energy Materials & Devices, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
- Engineering Research Center of Alternative Energy Materials & Devices, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P.R. China
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Wang Z, Zhai W, Yu Y. Revealing the Distribution of Lithium Compounds in Lithium Dendrites by Four-Dimensional Electron Microscopy Analysis. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:2537-2543. [PMID: 38372692 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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Characterizing the microstructure of radiation- and chemical-sensitive lithium dendrites and its solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is an important task when investigating the performance and reliability of lithium-ion batteries. Widely used methods, such as cryogenic high-resolution transmission electron microscopy as well as related spectroscopy, are able to reveal the local structure at nanometer and atomic scale; however, these methods are unable to show the distribution of various crystal phases along the dendrite in a large field of view. In this work, two types of four-dimensional electron microscopy diffractive imaging methods, i.e., scanning electron nanodiffraction (SEND) and scanning convergent beam electron diffraction (SCBED), are employed to show a new pathway on characterizing the sensitive lithium dendrite samples at room temperature and in a large field of view. Combining with the non-negative matrix factorization (NMF) algorithm, orientations of different lithium metal grains along the lithium dendrite as well as different lithium compounds in the SEI layer are clearly identified.
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- Zeyu Wang
- School of Physical Science and Technology & Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-resolution Electron Microscopy, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology & Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-resolution Electron Microscopy, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology & Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-resolution Electron Microscopy, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China
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Jin C, Huang Y, Li L, Wei G, Li H, Shang Q, Ju Z, Lu G, Zheng J, Sheng O, Tao X. A corrosion inhibiting layer to tackle the irreversible lithium loss in lithium metal batteries. Nat Commun 2023; 14:8269. [PMID: 38092794 PMCID: PMC10719308 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-44161-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Reactive negative electrodes like lithium (Li) suffer serious chemical and electrochemical corrosion by electrolytes during battery storage and operation, resulting in rapidly deteriorated cyclability and short lifespans of batteries. Li corrosion supposedly relates to the features of solid-electrolyte-interphase (SEI). Herein, we quantitatively monitor the Li corrosion and SEI progression (e.g., dissolution, reformation) in typical electrolytes through devised electrochemical tools and cryo-electron microscopy. The continuous Li corrosion is validated to be positively correlated with SEI dissolution. More importantly, an anti-corrosion and interface-stabilizing artificial passivation layer comprising low-solubility polymer and metal fluoride is designed. Prolonged operations of Li symmetric cells and Li | |LiFePO4 cells with reduced Li corrosion by ~74% are achieved (0.66 versus 2.5 μAh h-1). The success can further be extended to ampere-hour-scale pouch cells. This work uncovers the SEI dissolution and its correlation with Li corrosion, enabling the durable operation of Li metal batteries by reducing the Li loss.
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- Chengbin Jin
- College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China.
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- College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, 310018, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- Institute of Advanced Magnetic Materials, College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, 310012, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China.
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Yeom SJ, Wi TU, Jung SJ, Kim MS, Jeon SC, Lee HW. Near zero-strain silicon oxycarbide interphases for stable Li-ion batteries. Chem Commun (Camb) 2023; 59:11963-11966. [PMID: 37724043 DOI: 10.1039/d3cc03799a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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We investigate silicon oxycarbide nanotubes that incorporate Si, SiC, and silicon oxycarbide phases, which exhibit near zero-strain volume expansion, leading to reduced electrolyte decomposition. The composite effectively accommodates the formation of c-Li15Si4, as validated by in situ TEM analyses and electrochemical tests, thereby proposing a promising solution for Li-ion battery anodes.
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- Su Jeong Yeom
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77005, USA
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Changwon National University, Gyeongsangnam-do 51140, Republic of Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan 44919, Republic of Korea.
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Han X, Xiang Q, Zhou C, Huang J, Sun J. Self-Purifying Primary Solvation Sheath Enables Stable Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces for Nickel-Rich Cathodes. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:7404-7410. [PMID: 37552565 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Herein, we optimize the primary solvation sheath to investigate the fundamental correlation between battery performance and electrode-electrolyte interfacial properties through electrolyte solvation chemistry. Experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that the primary solvation sheath with a self-purifying feature can "positively" scavenge both the HF and PF5 (hydrolysis of ion-paired LiPF6), stabilize the PF6 anion-derived electrode-electrolyte interfaces, and thus boost the cycling performances. Being attributed with these superiorities, the NCM811//Li Li metal battery (LMB) with the electrolyte containing the optimized solvation sheath delivers 99.9% capacity retention at 2.5 C after 250 cycles. To circumvent the impact of excess Li content of Li metal on the performance of NCM811 cathode, the as-fabricated NCM811//graphite Li ion battery (LIB) also delivers a high-capacity retention of 90.1% from the 5th to the 100th cycle at 1 C. This work sheds light on the strong ability of the primary solvation sheath to regulate cathode interfacial properties.
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- Xinpeng Han
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
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- Guizhou Zhenhua E-Chem Company, Ltd., Guizhou 550014, China
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- Guizhou Zhenhua E-Chem Company, Ltd., Guizhou 550014, China
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- Guizhou Zhenhua E-Chem Company, Ltd., Guizhou 550014, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
- Quzhou Institute for Innovation in Resource Chemical Engineering, No. 78, Jiuhuabei Avenue, Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province 324000, China
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