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Xu Y, Song Y, Chen Z, Yu J, Wang J, He M, Xu J, Luo J, Yao W. Demonstration of MAX phases as triple functional artificial solid electrolyte interphase for ultralong life lithium metal anodes. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 679:737-746. [PMID: 39393151 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.10.019] [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: 07/22/2024] [Revised: 09/24/2024] [Accepted: 10/03/2024] [Indexed: 10/13/2024]
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Solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) has significant role in controlling lithium (Li) dendrites. However, lack of chemical stability, mechanical strength and self-perfection for conventional SEI cannot persistently suppress Li dendrites, leading to inferior cycling life. Herein, MAX phases (Ti2SnC and Ti2SC) as triple functional artificial SEI (ASEI) with high modulus, chemical stability and self-smoothing ability are introduced on Li foils (Ti2SnC@Li and Ti2SC@Li) for ultralong life Li metal anodes (LMAs). The high mechanical strength with lithiophilicity of the MAX can induce uniform Li deposition and suppress dendrite growth, while the excellent chemical stability and self-smoothing ability of the MAX guarantee the consistency of the ASEI, achieving ultralong life of the LMAs. As a result, the Ti2SnC@Li||Li@Ti2SnC half-cells demonstrate ultralong cycling performance of 5000 h at 5 mAh cm-2 and 5 mA cm-2. The Ti2SnC@Li||LiFePO4(LFP) full-cells demonstrate ultralong stability up to 3000 cycles at 5C. At harsh conditions including 24.3 mg cm-2 of LFP, 6.0 g (Ah)-1 of electrolyte and 2.6 of negative/positive ratio, the Ti2SnC@Li||LFP full-cells maintain 2.9 mAh cm-2 after 130 cycles at 0.3C. This work demonstrates the MAX phases with high modulus, chemical stability and self-smoothing ability as triple functional ASEI for metal anode protection.
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- Yiran Xu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Engineering Materials Application and Evaluation, Shanghai Polytechnic University, Shanghai 201209, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng 224051, China.
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Hu J, Wang W, Zhou B, Sun J, Chin WS, Lu L. Click Chemistry in Lithium-Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306622. [PMID: 37806765 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) are considered the "holy grail" of the next-generation energy storage systems, and solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) are a kind of critical component assembled in LMBs. However, as one of the most important branches of SSEs, polymer-based electrolytes (PEs) possess several native drawbacks including insufficient ionic conductivity and so on. Click chemistry is a simple, efficient, regioselective, and stereoselective synthesis method, which can be used not only for preparing PEs with outstanding physical and chemical performances, but also for optimizing the stability of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer and elevate the cycling properties of LMBs effectively. Here it is primarily focused on evaluating the merits of click chemistry, summarizing its existing challenges and outlining its increasing role for the designing and fabrication of advanced PEs. The fundamental requirements for reconstructing artificial SEI layer through click chemistry are also summarized, with the aim to offer a thorough comprehension and provide a strategic guidance for exploring the potentials of click chemistry in the field of LMBs.
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- Ji Hu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Environmental Engineering and Chemistry, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
- Henan Province International Joint Laboratory of Materials for Solar Energy Conversion and Lithium Sodium based Battery, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Environmental Engineering and Chemistry, Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471023, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials, State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Zeolite Membrane Materials, National Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Synthesis, Key Lab of Fluorine and Silicon for Energy Materials and Chemistry of Ministry of Education, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, 330022, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, Chongqing, 401123, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117575, Singapore
- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, Chongqing, 401123, China
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Wu Y, Wang C, Wang C, Zhang Y, Liu J, Jin Y, Wang H, Zhang Q. Recent progress in SEI engineering for boosting Li metal anodes. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2024; 11:388-407. [PMID: 37975715 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01434g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Lithium metal anodes (LMAs) are ideal anode candidates for achieving next-generation high-energy-density battery systems due to their high theoretical capacity (3680 mA h g-1) and low working potential (-3.04 V versus the standard hydrogen electrode). However, the non-ideal solid electrolyte interface (SEI) derived from electrolyte/electrode interfacial reactions plays a vital role in the lithium deposition/stripping process and battery cycling performance. The composition and morphology of a SEI, which is sensitive to the outside environment, make it difficult to characterize and understand. With the development of characterization techniques, the mechanism, composition, and structure of a SEI can be better understood. In this review, the mechanism formation, the structure model evolution, and the composition of a SEI are briefly presented. Moreover, the development of in situ characterization techniques in recent years is introduced to better understand a SEI followed by the properties of the SEI, which are beneficial to the battery performance. Furthermore, recent optimization strategies of the SEI including the improvement of intrinsic SEIs and construction of artificial SEIs are summarized. Finally, the current challenges and future perspectives of SEI research are summarized.
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- Yue Wu
- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China.
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- Key Laboratory for New Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Faculty of Materials and Manufacturing, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, P. R. China.
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Wang M, Mao J, Pang Y, Zhang X, Yang Z, Lu Z, Yang S. Theoretical investigation of synergistically boosting the anchoring and electrochemical performance of lithiophilic/sulfiphilic transition metal carbides for lithium-sulfur batteries. NANOSCALE 2023; 16:462-473. [PMID: 38086655 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr04298g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery is one of the most promising next-generation energy-storage systems with a high energy density and low cost. However, their commercial applications face several challenges, such as the shuttle effect caused by the soluble lithium polysulfide (LiPSs) intermediates and the sluggish sulfur redox reaction. In this article, we systematically investigated the anchoring and electrochemical performance of a series of transition metal carbides (TMCs: TiC, VC, ZrC, NbC, HfC, TaC) as cathode materials for Li-S batteries by theoretical calculations. The lithiophilic/sulfiphilic non-polar (001) surfaces of TMCs can offer moderate binding strength with LiPS intermediates, ensuring good performance of sulfur immobilization. These TMCs can also facilitate lithium diffusion, indicating the good rate performance of Li-S batteries. We also demonstrated that the studied TMCs can be classified into two classes according to their catalytic activity for Li2S decomposition which originated from their different electronic structural features. Furthermore, TiC, ZrC, and HfC exhibited excellent bifunctional electrochemical activity through reducing the Gibbs free energy for sulfur reduction reactions (SRRs) and lowering the barrier for Li2S decomposition which facilitates accelerating electrode kinetics and elevating utilization of sulfur. Our results offer a systematic approach to designing and screening non-polar materials for high-performance Li-S batteries, based on the rational electronic structure and lattice match strategy.
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- Mingyang Wang
- School of Physics, Henan Normal University and Henan Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, People's Republic of China.
- Henan Battery Research Institute, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physics, Henan Normal University and Henan Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics, Henan Normal University and Henan Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics, Henan Normal University and Henan Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Physics, Henan Normal University and Henan Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Materials, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, People's Republic of China.
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- Henan Battery Research Institute, Xinxiang, Henan, 453007, People's Republic of China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Science, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, People's Republic of China
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Pan Y, Zhang Y. Solid Electrolyte Interphase Architecture for a Stable Li-electrolyte Interface. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202300453. [PMID: 37563980 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300453] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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Li metal anode has attracted extensive attention as the state-of-the-art anode material for rechargeable batteries. It is defined as the ultimate anode material for the high theoretical specific capacity (3860 mAh g-1 ) and the lowest negative electrochemical potential (-3.04 V vs. Standard Hydrogen Electrode). However, the uncontrolled Li dendrites and the spontaneous side reactions between Li and electrolytes hinder its commercialization. To overcome these obstacles, the optimized solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) with excellent performance was proposed by the artificial method. The improved performance includes high stability, ionic conductivity, compactness, and flexibility. In this review, the strategies for artificial SEI engineering in liquid and solid electrolytes are summarized. To fabricate an ideal artificial SEI, the component, distribution, and structure should be fully and reasonably considered. This review will also provide perspectives for the SEI design and lay a foundation for the future research and development of Li metal batteries.
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- Yue Pan
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Xuzhou University of Technology, Xuzhou, 221018, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Molecular Nanostructure and Nanotechnology, CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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Elumalai S, Joseph PL, Mathiarasu RR, Raman K, Subashchandrabose R. Three-Dimensional Octahedral Nanocrystals of Cu 2O/CuF 2 Grown on Porous Cu Foam Act as a Lithophilic Skeleton for Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:42648-42658. [PMID: 37639538 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Metallic-lithium (Li) anodes are highly sought-after for next-generation energy storage systems due to their high theoretical capacity and low electrochemical potential. However, the commercialization of Li anodes faces challenges, including uncontrolled dendrite growth and volume changes during cycling. To address these issues, we developed a novel three-dimensional (3D) copper current collector. Here, we propose a two-step method to fabricate Cu2O/CuF2 octahedral nanocrystals (ONCs) onto 3D Cu current collectors. The resulting Cu foam with distributed ONCs provides active electrochemical sites, promoting uniform Li nucleation and dendrite-free Li deposition. The stable Cu2O/CuF2 ONCs@CF metallic current collector serves as a reliable host for dendrite-free lithium metal anodes. Additionally, the highly porous copper foam with a preconstructed conductive framework of Cu2O/CuF2 ONCs@CF effectively reduces local current density, suppressing volume changes during Li stripping and plating. The symmetric cell using Cu2O/CuF2 ONCs@CF metallic current collector exhibits excellent stability, maintaining over 1600 h at 1 mA cm-2 and a highly stable Coulombic efficiency of 98% over 100 cycles at the same current density, outperforming Li@CuF metallic current collectors. Furthermore, in a full-cell configuration paired with nickel-rich layered oxide cathode materials (Li@Cu2O/CuF2 ONCs@CF//NMC-811), the proposed setup demonstrates exceptional rate performance and an extended cycle life. In conclusion, our work presents a promising strategy to address Li anode challenges and highlights the exceptional performance of the Cu2O/CuF2 ONCs@CF metallic current collector, offering potential for high-capacity and long-lasting lithium-based energy storage systems.
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- Soundarrajan Elumalai
- Department of Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, Tamilnadu 600 117, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, Tamilnadu 600 117, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Stella Maris College (Autonomous) Affiliated to University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 086, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, Tamilnadu 600 117, India
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- Centre for Advanced Research and Development─Chemistry, Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS), Chennai, Tamilnadu 600 117, India
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Post lithium-sulfur battery era: challenges and opportunities towards practical application. Sci China Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11426-022-1421-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Cheng Z, Pan H, Wu Z, Wübbenhorst M, Zhang Z. Cu-Mo Bimetal Modulated Multifunctional Carbon Nanofibers Promoting the Polysulfides Conversion for High-Sulfur-Loading Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:45688-45696. [PMID: 36191265 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c13012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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High sulfur loading is essential for achieving high energy density lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. However, serious issues such as low sulfur utilization, poor cycling stability, and sluggish rate performance have been exposed when increasing the sulfur loading for freestanding cathodes. To solve these problems, the adsorption/catalytic ability of high-sulfur-loading cathode toward polysulfides must be improved. Herein, based on excellent properties of cationic MOFs, we proposed that Cu-Mo bimetallic nanoparticles embedded in multifunctional freestanding nitrogen-doped porous carbon nanofibers (Cu-Mo@NPCN) with efficient catalytic sites could be prepared by facile MoO42- anion exchange of cationic MOFs. And, the sulfur embedded in Cu-Mo@NPCN was directly used as self-supporting electrodes, enabling a high areal capacity, good rate performance, and decent cycling stability even under high sulfur loading. The freestanding Cu-Mo@NPCN/10.3S cathode achieves a high volumetric capacity of 1163 mA h cm-3 and a decent areal capacity of 9.3 mA h cm-2 at 0.2 C with a sulfur loading of 10.3 mg cm-2. This work provides an innovative approach for engineering a freestanding sulfur cathode and would forward the development of cationic MOF-derived bimetallic catalysts in various energy storage systems.
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- Zhibin Cheng
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, Fujian, China
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, Fujian, China
- Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, Leuven 3001, Belgium
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, Fujian, China
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- Laboratory for Soft Matter and Biophysics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, KU Leuven, Leuven 3001, Belgium
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- Fujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007, Fujian, China
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Hu C, Lu W, Sun C, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Fang Y. Gelation behavior and mechanism of alginate with calcium: Dependence on monovalent counterions. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 294:119788. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Zhang X, Sun C. Recent advances in dendrite-free lithium metal anodes for high-performance batteries. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:19996-20011. [PMID: 35983860 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp01655a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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With the merits of high energy density, light weight, and low electrode potential, lithium metal anodes (LMAs) have lately sparked worldwide attention in the field of batteries. However, their low Coulombic efficiency, tremendous volume expansion, and serious dendrite growth make lithium metal batteries (LMBs) unsuitable for a wide variety of applications. Moreover, when lithium dendrite crosses the electrolyte and reaches the cathode material, it may cause short circuit and safety issues for batteries. Herein, to accelerate the development of LMBs, we give a brief summary of the dendrite growth mechanisms in both liquid and solid systems of electrolytes. In particular, various modification approaches to dendrite-free lithium metal batteries are discussed. Furthermore, advanced in situ characterization techniques for the real-time observation of lithium dendrite growth are presented. To address the application issues, various potential research routes for improving the performance of LMBs are provided as well.
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- Xiang Zhang
- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, P. R. China.
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing), Beijing 100083, P. R. China.
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Li N, Jia T, Liu Y, Huang S, Kang F, Cao Y. Rational Engineering of Anode Current Collector for Dendrite-Free Lithium Deposition: Strategy, Application, and Perspective. Front Chem 2022; 10:884308. [PMID: 35665062 PMCID: PMC9158430 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2022.884308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Lithium metal anodes have attracted extensive attention due to their high theoretical capacity and low redox potential. However, low Coulombic efficiency, serious parasitic reaction, large volume change, and dendrite growth during cycling have hindered their practical application. The engineering of an anode current collector provides important advances to solve these problems, eliminate excess lithium usage, and substantially increase the energy density. In this review, we summarize the engineering strategies of an anode current collector with emphasis on different methods and applications in lithium metal-based systems. Finally, the perspectives and challenges of current collector engineering for lithium metal anode are discussed.
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Sun C, Liu M, Wang L, Xie L, Zhao W, Li J, Liu S, Yan D, Zhao Q. Revisiting lithium-storage mechanisms of molybdenum disulfide. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.08.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Fu X, Hurlock MJ, Ding C, Li X, Zhang Q, Zhong WH. MOF-Enabled Ion-Regulating Gel Electrolyte for Long-Cycling Lithium Metal Batteries Under High Voltage. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2106225. [PMID: 34910853 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202106225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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High-voltage lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are a promising high-energy-density energy storage system. However, their practical implementations are impeded by short lifespan due to uncontrolled lithium dendrite growth, narrow electrochemical stability window, and safety concerns of liquid electrolytes. Here, a porous composite aerogel is reported as the gel electrolyte (GE) matrix, made of metal-organic framework (MOF)@bacterial cellulose (BC), to enable long-life LMBs under high voltage. The effectiveness of suppressing dendrite growth is achieved by regulating ion deposition and facilitating ion conduction. Specifically, two hierarchical mesoporous Zr-based MOFs with different organic linkers, that is, UiO-66 and NH2 -UiO-66, are embedded into BC aerogel skeletons. The results indicate that NH2 -UiO-66 with anionphilic linkers is more effective in increasing the Li+ transference number; the intermolecular interactions between BC and NH2 -UiO-66 markedly increase the electrochemical stability. The resulting GE shows high ionic conductivity (≈1 mS cm-1 ), high Li+ transference number (0.82), wide electrochemical stability window (4.9 V), and excellent thermal stability. Incorporating this GE in a symmetrical Li cell successfully prolongs the cycle life to 1200 h. Paired with the Ni-rich LiNiCoAlO2 (Ni: Co: Al = 8.15:1.5:0.35, NCA) cathode, the NH2 -UiO-66@BC GE significantly improves the capacity, rate performance, and cycle stability, manifesting its feasibility to operate under high voltage.
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- Xuewei Fu
- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
- Materials Science and Engineering Program, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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Ng SF, Lau MYL, Ong WJ. Lithium-Sulfur Battery Cathode Design: Tailoring Metal-Based Nanostructures for Robust Polysulfide Adsorption and Catalytic Conversion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2008654. [PMID: 33811420 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202008654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries have a high specific energy capacity and density of 1675 mAh g-1 and 2670 Wh kg-1 , respectively, rendering them among the most promising successors for lithium-ion batteries. However, there are myriads of obstacles in the practical application and commercialization of Li-S batteries, including the low conductivity of sulfur and its discharge products (Li2 S/Li2 S2 ), volume expansion of sulfur electrode, and the polysulfide shuttle effect. Hence, immense attention has been devoted to rectifying these issues, of which the application of metal-based compounds (i.e., transition metal, metal phosphides, sulfides, oxides, carbides, nitrides, phosphosulfides, MXenes, hydroxides, and metal-organic frameworks) as sulfur hosts is profiled as a fascinating strategy to hinder the polysulfide shuttle effect stemming from the polar-polar interactions between the metal compounds and polysulfides. This review encompasses the fundamental electrochemical principles of Li-S batteries and insights into the interactions between the metal-based compounds and the polysulfides, with emphasis on the intimate structure-activity relationship corroborated with theoretical calculations. Additionally, the integration of conductive carbon-based materials to ameliorate the existing adsorptive abilities of the metal-based compound is systematically discussed. Lastly, the challenges and prospects toward the smart design of catalysts for the future development of practical Li-S batteries are presented.
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- Sue-Faye Ng
- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
- Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT), Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
- Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy & Catalysis Technology (CONNECT), Xiamen University Malaysia, Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43900, Malaysia
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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Maity C, Das N. Alginate-Based Smart Materials and Their Application: Recent Advances and Perspectives. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2021; 380:3. [PMID: 34812965 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-021-00360-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Nature produces materials using available molecular building blocks following a bottom-up approach. These materials are formed with great precision and flexibility in a controlled manner. This approach offers the inspiration for manufacturing new artificial materials and devices. Synthetic artificial materials can find many important applications ranging from personalized therapeutics to solutions for environmental problems. Among these materials, responsive synthetic materials are capable of changing their structure and/or properties in response to external stimuli, and hence are termed "smart" materials. Herein, this review focuses on alginate-based smart materials and their stimuli-responsive preparation, fragmentation, and applications in diverse fields from drug delivery and tissue engineering to water purification and environmental remediation. In the first part of this report, we review stimuli-induced preparation of alginate-based materials. Stimuli-triggered decomposition of alginate materials in a controlled fashion is documented in the second part, followed by the application of smart alginate materials in diverse fields. Because of their biocompatibility, easy accessibility, and simple techniques of material formation, alginates can provide solutions for several present and future problems of humankind. However, new research is needed for novel alginate-based materials with new functionalities and well-defined properties for targeted applications.
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- Chandan Maity
- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Science (SAS), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Science (SAS), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India
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Ramasubramanian B, Reddy MV, Zaghib K, Armand M, Ramakrishna S. Growth Mechanism of Micro/Nano Metal Dendrites and Cumulative Strategies for Countering Its Impacts in Metal Ion Batteries: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2476. [PMID: 34684917 PMCID: PMC8538702 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Metal-ion batteries are capable of delivering high energy density with a longer lifespan. However, they are subject to several issues limiting their utilization. One critical impediment is the budding and extension of solid protuberances on the anodic surface, which hinders the cell functionalities. These protuberances expand continuously during the cyclic processes, extending through the separator sheath and leading to electrical shorting. The progression of a protrusion relies on a number of in situ and ex situ factors that can be evaluated theoretically through modeling or via laboratory experimentation. However, it is essential to identify the dynamics and mechanism of protrusion outgrowth. This review article explores recent advances in alleviating metal dendrites in battery systems, specifically alkali metals. In detail, we address the challenges associated with battery breakdown, including the underlying mechanism of dendrite generation and swelling. We discuss the feasible solutions to mitigate the dendrites, as well as their pros and cons, highlighting future research directions. It is of great importance to analyze dendrite suppression within a pragmatic framework with synergy in order to discover a unique solution to ensure the viability of present (Li) and future-generation batteries (Na and K) for commercial use.
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- Centre of Excellence in Transportation Electrification and Energy Storage (CETEES), Institute of Research Hydro-Québec, 1806, Lionel-Boulet Blvd., Varennes, QC J3X 1S1, Canada
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- Department of Mining and Materials Engineering, McGill University, Wong Building, 3610 University Street, Montreal, QC H3A OC5, Canada;
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies, Basque Research and Technology Alliance, Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, 01510 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain;
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- Center for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117576, Singapore
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Choi SH, Im K, Yoo SJ, Kim J, Park MS. Feasibility of a Spherical Hollow Carbon Framework as a Stable Host Material for Reversible Metallic Li Storage. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:42732-42740. [PMID: 34469099 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c10678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A spherical hollow carbon framework decorated with functional heteroatoms is designed and synthesized using ultrasonic spray pyrolysis as a potential anode material for lithium metal batteries (LMBs). The pore structure of the hollow carbon framework can be tailored by melamine, which is a functional additive for integrating abundant nanopores and the uniform decoration of heteroatoms in the structure. The large surface area and pore volume of the hollow carbon framework offer enhanced reversibility and capability for metallic Li storage. In addition, the dendritic growth of Li and volume changes induced by repeated Li plating and stripping can be effectively suppressed during cycling. More importantly, atomic-scale decorations of heteroatoms can effectively lower the overpotential for the nucleation and growth of metallic Li inside the hollow carbon framework. It is mainly responsible for improving the cycle performance and rate capability, even at a high current density. Finally, the hollow carbon framework anode shows stable behavior toward Li plating and stripping without significant capacity fading in the LMBs than conventional Li metal anodes.
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- Seung Hyun Choi
- Department of Advanced Materials Engineering for Information and Electronics, Integrated Education Program for Frontier Materials (BK21 Four), Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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- KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Center for Hydrogen·Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Center for Hydrogen·Fuel Cell Research, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- KHU-KIST Department of Converging Science and Technology, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering), Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Advanced Materials Engineering for Information and Electronics, Integrated Education Program for Frontier Materials (BK21 Four), Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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Lorandi F, Liu T, Fantin M, Manser J, Al-Obeidi A, Zimmerman M, Matyjaszewski K, Whitacre JF. Comparative performance of ex situ artificial solid electrolyte interphases for Li metal batteries with liquid electrolytes. iScience 2021; 24:102578. [PMID: 34142061 PMCID: PMC8184660 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The design of artificial solid electrolyte interphases (ASEIs) that overcome the traditional instability of Li metal anodes can accelerate the deployment of high-energy Li metal batteries (LMBs). By building the ASEI ex situ, its structure and composition is finely tuned to obtain a coating layer that regulates Li electrodeposition, while containing morphology and volumetric changes at the electrode. This review analyzes the structure-performance relationship of several organic, inorganic, and hybrid materials used as ASEIs in academic and industrial research. The electrochemical performance of ASEI-coated electrodes in symmetric and full cells was compared to identify the ASEI and cell designs that enabled to approach practical targets for high-energy LMBs. The comparative performance and the examined relation between ASEI thickness and cell-level specific energy emphasize the necessity of employing testing conditions aligned with practical battery systems.
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- Francesca Lorandi
- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Corresponding author
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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- Ionic Materials, Inc., 10-L, Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801, USA
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- Ionic Materials, Inc., 10-L, Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University, 4400 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Corresponding author
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Corresponding author
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Xie HX, Fu QG, Li Z, Chen S, Wu JM, Wei L, Guo X. Ultraviolet-Cured Semi-Interpenetrating Network Polymer Electrolytes for High-Performance Quasi-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. Chemistry 2021; 27:7773-7780. [PMID: 33780578 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202100380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Solid polymer electrolytes with relatively low ionic conductivity at room temperature and poor mechanical strength greatly restrict their practical applications. Herein, we design semi-interpenetrating network polymer (SNP) electrolyte composed of an ultraviolet-crosslinked polymer network (ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate), linear polymer chains (polyvinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) and lithium salt solution to satisfy the demand of high ionic conductivity, good mechanical flexibility, and electrochemical stability for lithium metal batteries. The semi-interpenetrating network has a pivotal effect in improving chain relaxation, facilitating the local segmental motion of polymer chains and reducing the polymer crystallinity. Thanks to these advantages, the SNP electrolyte shows a high ionic conductivity (1.12 mS cm-1 at 30 °C), wide electrochemical stability window (4.6 V vs. Li+ /Li), good bendability and shape versatility. The promoted ion transport combined with suppressed impedance growth during cycling contribute to good cell performance. The assembled quasi-solid-state lithium metal batteries (LiFePO4 /SNP/Li) exhibit good cycling stability and rate capability at room temperature.
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- Hui-Xin Xie
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Fiber Reinforced Light Composite Materials, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Qu J, Wang S, Wu F, Zhang C. Effect of Electrolyte Additives on the Cycling Performance of Li Metal and the Kinetic Mechanism Analysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:18283-18293. [PMID: 33835794 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c01595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Lithium metal secondary batteries (LMBs) have extremely high energy densities and are considered the most promising energy storage and conversion systems in the future. We start with the formation and growth process of the Li metal deposited layer to reveal and clarify the reasons for the apparent comprehensive performance of the Li metal anode. Specifically, under the conditions of ether electrolyte and typical additives, the apparent Coulombic efficiency, micromorphology of the deposition layer, SEI information, and the kinetic mechanism of the Li plating/stripping process under a series of current density conditions are studied. The results show that in the electrolyte containing LiNO3, Li metal exhibits excellent cycling performance, the Li plating layer is denser, and the particles in the plating layer are smooth and uniform. In the electrolyte containing FEC, the performance of Li metal is also improved to some extent. Then, we use microelectrode technology to obtain the kinetic parameters of elementary steps in the deposition process of Li metal and find that the stability of the kinetic parameters of mass transfer, interface, and surface steps and their good matching degree are conducive to the good cycling stability of the Li metal anode. This study reveals the kinetic relationship among the apparent comprehensive performances of Li metal, the electrolyte composition, and operating conditions, which provides a reliable dynamic reference for screening and optimizing electrolytes.
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- Jinyi Qu
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- The National High Technology Development Center of Green Materials, Beijing 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- The National High Technology Development Center of Green Materials, Beijing 100081, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, Beijing 100081, China
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Zheng Z, Ye H, Guo Z. Recent Progress in Designing Stable Composite Lithium Anodes with Improved Wettability. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2020; 7:2002212. [PMID: 33240768 PMCID: PMC7675197 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202002212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Lithium (Li) is a promising battery anode because of its high theoretical capacity and low reduction potential, but safety hazards that arise from its continuous dendrite growth and huge volume changes limit its practical applications. Li can be hosted in a framework material to address these key issues, but methods to encage Li inside scaffolds remain challenging. The melt infusion of molten Li into substrates has attracted enormous attention in both academia and industry because it provides an industrially adoptable technology capable of fabricating composite Li anodes. In this review, the wetting mechanism driving the spread of liquefied Li toward a substrate is discussed. Following this, various strategies are proposed to engineer stable Li metal composite anodes that are suitable for liquid and solid-state electrolytes. A general conclusion and a perspective on the current limitations and possible future research directions for constructing composite Li anodes for high-energy lithium metal batteries are presented.
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- Zi‐Jian Zheng
- Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical MaterialsKey Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional MaterialsMinistry of EducationHubei Key Laboratory of Polymer MaterialsSchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHubei UniversityWuhan430062P. R. China
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- College of ScienceHuazhong Agricultural UniversityWuhan430070P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic, and Biomedical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering and Information SciencesUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSW2522Australia
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Yue H, Zhu Q, Dong S, Zhou Y, Yang Y, Cheng L, Qian M, Liang L, Wei W, Wang H. Nanopile Interlocking Separator Coating toward Uniform Li Deposition of the Li Metal Anodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:43543-43552. [PMID: 32880437 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c08776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Uncontrollable growth of lithium (Li) dendrite has severely hindered the development of Li metal anodes, while separator modification is regarded as a simple and effective way to mitigate the growth of Li dendrite. However, the "drop-dregs" phenomenon of coating layer desquamated from polyolefin separator due to their different Young's modulus would induce a nonuniform Li ionic flux, finally resulting in deteriorative electrochemical performance and even thermal runaway of the battery. Herein, we introduce a novel nanopile mechanical interlocking strategy to create delamination-free separator modification, which could stably generate a homogeneous Li ionic flux to guide long-term uniform Li deposition. Both experimental and simulation results demonstrate a strong bonding strength between the coating layer and membrane matrix based on this physical interlocking mechanism. Consequently, with a nearly dendrite-free Li deposition and a largely reduced interface impedance, 1000 h stable cycling of Li/Li half cells enrolled this modified separator is successfully achieved. Also, a significant improvement in Li/LiFePO4 full cells in long-term cycling stability to 500 cycles further indicates its promising practical potential. Moreover, this presented approach without any binding agents or surface activation procedures could be facilely scaled up, providing an applicable and durable separator modification solution toward stable Li metal anodes.
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- Honglei Yue
- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Biomolecular Recognition and Sensing, Henan D&A Engineering Center of Advanced Battery Materials, Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu 476000, China
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- School of Chemistry, Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Biomedical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
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Yuan Y, Wu F, Liu Y, Wang X, Zhang K, Zheng L, Wang Z, Bai Y, Wu C. Rational Tuning of a Li 4SiO 4-Based Hybrid Interface with Unique Stepwise Prelithiation for Dendrite-Proof and High-Rate Lithium Anodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:39362-39371. [PMID: 32805888 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c12514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are among the most promising candidates for high energy-density batteries. However, dendrite growth constitutes the biggest stumbling block to its development. Herein, Li4SiO4-dominating organic-inorganic hybrid layers are rationally designed by SiO2 surface modification and the stepwise prelithiation process. SiO2 nanoparticles construct a zigzagged porous structure, where a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) has grown and penetrated to form a conformal and compact hybrid surface. Such a first-of-this-kind structure enables enhanced Li dendrite prohibition and surface stability. The interfacial chemistry reveals a two-step prelithiation process that transfers SiO2 into well-defined Li4SiO4, the components of which exhibits the lowest diffusion barrier (0.12 eV atom-1) among other highlighted SEI species, such as LiF (0.175 eV atom-1) for the current artificial layer. Therefore, the decorated Li allows for an improved high-rate full-cell performance (LiFePO4/modified Li) with a much higher capacity of 65.7 mAh g-1 at 5C (1C = 170 mAh g-1) than its counterpart with bare Li (∼3 mAh g-1). Such a protocol provides insights into the surface architecture and SEI component optimization through prelithiation in the target of stable, dendrite-proof, homogenized Li+ solid-state migration and high electrochemical performance for LMBs.
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- Yanxia Yuan
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Environmental Science and Engineering, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing 100081, China
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Ding J, Xu R, Yan C, Xiao Y, Xu L, Peng H, Park HS, Liang J, Huang J. Review on nanomaterials for next‐generation batteries with lithium metal anodes. NANO SELECT 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202000003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Jun‐Fan Ding
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringStanford University Stanford California 94305 USA
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- School of Chemical EngineeringSungkyunkwan University (SKKU) Jangan‐gu Suwon 440–746 Republic of Korea
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic MaterialsUniversity of Wollongong North Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
- Advanced Research Institute of Multidisciplinary ScienceBeijing Institute of Technology Beijing 100081 China
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