1
|
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]
Abstract
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.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Quan Zheng
- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
| | - Zhiyi Zhao
- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
| | - Guohao Zhao
- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
| | - Wenbin Huang
- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
| | - Bin Zhang
- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
| | - Tianli Wu
- School of Future Technology, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
| | - Tao Li
- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
| | - Ying Xu
- School of Materials and Energy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; Southeast Research Institute of Lanzhou University, Fujian 351100, China.
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Na Z, Li L, Li W, Wang X, Sun X, Wang Q, Huang G. Semi-Embedded Structured Bi Nanospheres for Boosted Self-Heating-Induced Healing of Li-Dendrites. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2301006. [PMID: 38009527 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
Abstract
It is reported that self-heating-induced healing on lithium metal anodes (LMAs) provides a mitigation strategy for suppressing Li dendrites. However, how to boost the self-heating-induced healing of Li-dendrites and incorporate it into Li-host design remains an imminent problem that needs to be solved. Herein, a new bismuth nanosphere semi-buried carbon cloth (Bi-NS-CC) material with a 3D flexible host structure is proposed. The ultrasmall Bi nanospheres are uniformly and densely distributed on carbon fiber, providing active sites to form uniform Li3 Bi alloy with molten lithium, thereby guiding the injection of molten metallic lithium into the 3D structure to form a self-supporting composite LMAs. The ingenious semi-embedded structure with strong interfacial C─Bi ensures superior mechanical properties. Interestingly, when the current density reaches up to 10 mA cm-2 , the lithium dendrites undergo self-heating. Carbon cloth as a host can quickly and uniformly transfer heat, which induces the uniform migration of Li on anodes. The semi-embedded structure with strong C─Bi ensures Bi nanospheres guide the formation of smooth morphology even under these harsh conditions (high-temperature, high-rate, etc.). Consequently, at 10 mA cm-2 /10 mAh cm-2 , the Li/Li3 Bi-NS-CC realizes ultra-long cycles of 1500 h and ultra-low overpotential of 15 mV in a symmetric cell.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhaolin Na
- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
| | - Lin Li
- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
| | - Wenjing Li
- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
| | - Xinran Wang
- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
| | - Xudong Sun
- Liaoning Engineering Laboratory of Special Optical Functional Crystals, College of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Dalian University, Dalian, 116622, P. R. China
| | - Qingshuang Wang
- School of Life Science and Technology, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
| | - Gang Huang
- State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resource Utilization, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Zhou H, Li T, Liu W, Guo Z, Su Z, Gao J, Qu M, Peng G. A Bifunctional Fluorine-Free Electrolyte Additive for Realizing Dendrite-Free Lithium Anodes. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202300186. [PMID: 36780130 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202300186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
Abstract
Owing to the strong energy advantage of lithium anodes, the development of lithium-metal batteries has become an inevitable trend. However, plagued by the instability of solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) films, lithium metal anodes face challenges such as lithium dendrite formation and volume expansion. Studies have proven that modulating the composition and structure of SEI films by using electrolyte additives is a convenient and valid method. Currently, it is widely accepted that fluoride is an effective additive but, based on the high cost of fluoride production and environmental concerns, the development of fluoride-free additives is of great significance. In this work, the bifunctional additive N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide (BSA) is proposed, which can build up a SEI layer that is rich in SiOx and Li3 N on the surface of the lithium anode to control the deposition behavior of lithium and clean the electrolyte of HF to protect the electrode. The experimental results indicate that BSA suppresses the generation of lithium dendrites and controls the volume expansion of lithium anodes. Moreover, compared with the commonly used carbonate electrolytes, the battery containing BSA has the best overall performance. Methodologically, the results can be extended to other additives containing Si-O functional groups to replace the same type of fluorine-containing additives.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hanxiao Zhou
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Tianhui Li
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Wenjing Liu
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Zhihao Guo
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Zihao Su
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Jingjing Gao
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Meizhen Qu
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| | - Gongchang Peng
- Chengdu Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Tan L, Chen Q, Chen P, Huang X, Li L, Zou K, Liu D. Lithium chloride protective layer for stable lithium metal anode via a facile surface chemistry. J Electroanal Chem (Lausanne) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2022.117063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
|
5
|
Shao C, Wang X, Yang C, Liu G, Yu W, Dong X, Zhang Q, Wang J. Two steps synthesis of plum-shaped C@Ni/MnO nanofiber heterostructures for trapping and catalyzing polysulfides in lithium-sulfur batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 613:15-22. [PMID: 35032773 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.026] [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: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
Both spherical MnO as adsorbent and Ni nanoparticles as catalyzer, with highly exposed contact surface area in the carbon nanofibers, are successfully synthesized via electrospinning technology combined with carbothermal reduction. Compared with typical electrospun carbon nanofiber composites, the as-prepared C@Ni/MnO composite fibers as interlayer enable MnO and Ni to contact fully with polysulfides rather than provide local contact surface. With the sulfur loading of 1.6 mg cm-2 and the approximately 0.1 g composite fibers as interlayer, the cathode shows initial capacity of 687.36 mAh g-1 at 0.5C and superior capacity retention of 70%. This simple technical route leads a way to prepare nanoparticles with highly exposed contact surfaces partially embedded in the carbon nanofibers, which can be applied in electrocatalysis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chenglong Shao
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
| | - Xinlu Wang
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
| | - Changsheng Yang
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
| | - Guixia Liu
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
| | - Wensheng Yu
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
| | - Xiangting Dong
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
| | - Qinfeng Zhang
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
| | - Jinxian Wang
- School of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China.
| |
Collapse
|