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Qu Z, Chen K, Wang W, Dai Y, Lu X, Lyu SS. Interfacial Layers with Desolvation Function Induced Stable Deposition of Lithium Metal for Long-Cycling Lithium Metal Batteries. NANO LETTERS 2024. [PMID: 38904262 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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The unstable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) formed by uncontrollable electrolyte degradation, which leads to dendrite growth and Coulombic efficiency decay, hinders the development of Li metal anodes. A controllable desolvation process is essential for the formation of stable SEI and improved lithium metal deposition behavior. Here, we show a functional artificial interface protective layer comprised of chondroitin sulfate-reduced graphene oxide (CrG), on which polar functional groups are distributed to effectively reduce the energy barrier for desolvation of Li+ and effectively alienate solvent molecules to avoid solvent involvement in SEI formation, thus promoting the formation of a LiF-rich SEI. Consequently, stable Coulombic efficiencies of 98.4% were achieved after 500 cycles in a Li//Cu cell. Moreover, the LiFePO4 full cells achieve steady circulation (470 cycles at 80%, 1 C) with a negative/positive electrode capacity ratio of 2.87. Our multifunctional artificial interface protective layer provides a new way to advance Li metal batteries.
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- Zongtao Qu
- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for Advanced Thermal Control Material and System Integration (ATCMSI), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen 518107, People's Republic of China
- Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Centre for Advanced Thermal Control Material and System Integration (ATCMSI), Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China
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Lu Z, Wang M, Chen S, Jiang C, Tang Y, Li H, Wan M, Wang D. MgNiO 2 as a Ceramic Additive To Improve the Durability of Lithium Metal Anode. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:31201-31208. [PMID: 38857455 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c05275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Ceramic materials are the most popular additives to regulate the reinless interfacial reaction between lithium and the electrolyte by strengthening the SEI layer or tuning lithium deposition. Here, we propose an exceptional material, MgNiO2, abbreviated as MN, which can improve the durability of lithium metal anode. Since it is undecomposed up to 0 V vs Li/Li+, the MN's particles give some semiconductive characteristics to the SEI layer to tune the interfacial reactions. The addition of MgNiO2 in the protective films lowers interfacial resistance, which is responsible for the improved durability of Li|Cu cells: ∼210 cycles, which is 4 times longer than that of the control. Furthermore, this ceramic is used to modify the carbon film woven with carbon nanofibers (CNF @ MN). The cells with this modified 3-D host present excellent operational lives, as high as ∼2400 h in Li|Li symmetric cells and ∼280 cycles in the Li|NCM811 cells. Our approaches demonstrate that MN is an effective ceramic for stabilizing the lithium anode. It also indicates that the inert nature of the semiconductor to lithium is worth exploring thoroughly.
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- Zhaoxin Lu
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Chemical Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, School of Optoelectronic Materials & Technology, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China
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Liu S, Jiang G, Wang Y, Liu C, Zhang T, Wei Y, An B. Vitrified Metal-Organic Framework Composite Electrolyte Enabling Dendrite-Free and Long-Lifespan Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14907-14916. [PMID: 38807284 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c11725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Solid-state lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are still plagued with low ionic conductivity and inferior interfacial contact, which hinder their practical implementation. Herein, a quasi-solid-state composite electrolyte, poly(1,3-dioxolane) (PDOL)/glassy ZIF-62 (PGZ) with fast ion transport and intimate interface contact, is fabricated via in situ polymerization. The in situ polymerization of DOL in an electrolyte matrix not only improves the exterior interface between electrolyte/electrode but also optimizes the inner interfaces among glassy particles, rendering PGZ as an uninterrupted ionic conductor. Moreover, PGZ inherits the superior ionic conductivity and the robust dendrite prohibition of glassy MOFs originating from their grain-boundary-free nature, isotropy, and abundant groups containing N species. As expected, our proposed PGZ exhibits a prominent ionic conductivity of 6.3 × 10-4 S cm-1 at 20 °C. Li|PGZ|LiFePO4 delivers an outstanding rate performance (103 mAh g-1 at 4C) and a stable cycling capacity (118 mAh g-1 at 1C over 1000 cycles). PGZ also presents excellent low-temperature cycling performance with 75 mAh g-1 for 480 cycles at -20 °C and excellent flame retardance. Even at a high loading of 12.1 mg cm-2, it can still discharge at 140 mAh g-1 for 100 cycles. Hence, PGZ prepared via in situ polymerization holds enormous prospects as a solid-state electrolyte for high-performance and safe LMBs.
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- Shouxiang Liu
- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Electrochemistry Research Liaoning Province, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, 185 Qianshanzhong Road, Anshan 114051, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, Ministry of Education/Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Rubber-Plastics, School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science & Technology, Qingdao 266000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Materials and Electrochemistry Research Liaoning Province, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, 185 Qianshanzhong Road, Anshan 114051, China
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Chen J, Lu H, Kong X, Liu J, Liu J, Yang J, Nuli Y, Wang J. Interphase Engineering via Solvent Molecule Chemistry for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202317923. [PMID: 38536212 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202317923] [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: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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Lithium metal battery has been regarded as promising next-generation battery system aiming for higher energy density. However, the lithium metal anode suffers severe side-reaction and dendrite issues. Its electrochemical performance is significantly dependant on the electrolyte components and solvation structure. Herein, a series of fluorinated ethers are synthesized with weak-solvation ability owing to the duple steric effect derived from the designed longer carbon chain and methine group. The electrolyte solvation structure rich in AGGs (97.96 %) enables remarkable CE of 99.71 % (25 °C) as well as high CE of 98.56 % even at -20 °C. Moreover, the lithium-sulfur battery exhibits excellent performance in a wide temperature range (-20 to 50 °C) ascribed to the modified interphase rich in LiF/LiO2. Furthermore, the pouch cell delivers superior energy density of 344.4 Wh kg-1 and maintains 80 % capacity retention after 50 cycles. The novel solvent design via molecule chemistry provides alternative strategy to adjust solvation structure and thus favors high-energy density lithium metal batteries.
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- Jiahang Chen
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, Xinjiang, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, Xinjiang, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Utilization of Carbon-Based Energy Resources, College of Chemistry, Xinjiang University, Urumqi, 830046, Xinjiang, P. R. China
- Sichuan Research Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Chengdu, 610218, P. R. China Corresponding Author: Jiulin Wang
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Li JY, Hu HY, Li HW, Liu YF, Su Y, Jia XB, Zhao LF, Fan YM, Gu QF, Zhang H, Pang WK, Zhu YF, Wang JZ, Dou SX, Chou SL, Xiao Y. Interfacial Spinel Local Interlocking Strategy Toward Structural Integrity in P3 Oxide Cathodes. ACS NANO 2024; 18:12945-12956. [PMID: 38717846 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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P3-layered transition oxide cathodes have garnered considerable attention owing to their high initial capacity, rapid Na+ kinetics, and less energy consumption during the synthesis process. Despite these merits, their practical application is hindered by the substantial capacity degradation resulting from unfavorable structural transformations, Mn dissolution and migration. In this study, we systematically investigated the failure mechanisms of P3 cathodes, encompassing Mn dissolution, migration, and the irreversible P3-O3' phase transition, culminating in severe structural collapse. To address these challenges, we proposed an interfacial spinel local interlocking strategy utilizing P3/spinel intergrowth oxide as a proof-of-concept material. As a result, P3/spinel intergrowth oxide cathodes demonstrated enhanced cycling performance. The effectiveness of suppressing Mn migration and maintaining local structure of interfacial spinel local interlocking strategy was validated through depth-etching X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and in situ synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction. This interfacial spinel local interlocking engineering strategy presents a promising avenue for the development of advanced cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
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- Jia-Yang Li
- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- Australian Synchrotron, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Australian Institute for Innovative Materials University of Wollongong Innovation Campus, Squires Way, North Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325035, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Sodium-Ion Batteries, Wenzhou University Technology Innovation Institute for Carbon Neutralization, Wenzhou 325035, China
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Tang L, Peng H, Kang J, Chen H, Zhang M, Liu Y, Kim DH, Liu Y, Lin Z. Zn-based batteries for sustainable energy storage: strategies and mechanisms. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4877-4925. [PMID: 38595056 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00295k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Batteries play a pivotal role in various electrochemical energy storage systems, functioning as essential components to enhance energy utilization efficiency and expedite the realization of energy and environmental sustainability. Zn-based batteries have attracted increasing attention as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries owing to their cost effectiveness, enhanced intrinsic safety, and favorable electrochemical performance. In this context, substantial endeavors have been dedicated to crafting and advancing high-performance Zn-based batteries. However, some challenges, including limited discharging capacity, low operating voltage, low energy density, short cycle life, and complicated energy storage mechanism, need to be addressed in order to render large-scale practical applications. In this review, we comprehensively present recent advances in designing high-performance Zn-based batteries and in elucidating energy storage mechanisms. First, various redox mechanisms in Zn-based batteries are systematically summarized, including insertion-type, conversion-type, coordination-type, and catalysis-type mechanisms. Subsequently, the design strategies aiming at enhancing the electrochemical performance of Zn-based batteries are underscored, focusing on several aspects, including output voltage, capacity, energy density, and cycle life. Finally, challenges and future prospects of Zn-based batteries are discussed.
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- Lei Tang
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore
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- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Chemistry, Key Lab of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application in Ministry of Education, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, Hunan Province, P. R. China.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.
- Department of Chemistry and Nano Science, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea.
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Zhai L, Wang J, Zhang X, Zhou X, Jiang F, Li L, Sun J. Interface engineering of Li 6.75La 3Zr 1.75Ta 0.25O 12via in situ built LiI/ZnLi x mixed buffer layer for solid-state lithium metal batteries. Chem Sci 2024; 15:7144-7149. [PMID: 38756800 PMCID: PMC11095377 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc00786g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Garnet-type solid-state Li metal batteries (SSLMBs) are viewed as hopeful next-generation batteries due to their high energy density and safety. However, the major obstacle to the development of garnet-type SSLMBs is the lithiophobicity of Li6.75La3Zr1.75Ta0.25O12 (LLZTO), resulting in a large interfacial impedance. Herein, a LiI/ZnLix mixed ion/electron conductive buffer layer is constructed at the interface by an in situ reaction of molten Li metal with ZnI2 film. This mixed buffer layer ensures close contact between the Li metal and garnet, significantly reducing interfacial impedance. As a result, the Li symmetrical cell with the LiI/ZnLix buffer layer shows an interface impedance of 10.3 Ω cm2, much lower than that of the cell with bare LLZTO (1173.4 Ω cm2). The critical current density (CCD) is up to 2.3 mA cm-2, and the symmetric cells present a long cycle life of 2000 h at 0.1 mA cm-2 and 800 h at 1.0 mA cm-2. In addition, the full cells assembled with the LiFePO4 cathode show a capacity of 143.9 mA h g-1 after 200 cycles at 0.5C with a low-capacity decay of 0.021% per cycle. This work reveals a simple, feasible, and practical interface modification strategy for solid-state Li metal batteries.
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- Lei Zhai
- School of Environment and Material Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 Shandong China
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- School of Environment and Material Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 Shandong China
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- School of Environment and Material Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 Shandong China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- School of Environment and Material Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 Shandong China
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- Institute for Carbon Neutralization, College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University Wenzhou Zhejiang 325035 China
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- School of Environment and Material Engineering, Yantai University Yantai 264005 Shandong China
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Liang Q, Liu X, Tang J, Yan X, He L, Chen E, Wu S, Liu J, Tang M, Chen Z, Wang Z. An Ultrathin Composite Polymer Electrolyte Dual-Reinforced by a Polymer of Intrinsic Microporosity (PIM-1) and Poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) Porous Membrane. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306994. [PMID: 38098339 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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The performances of solid-state polymer electrolytes are urgently required to be further improved for high energy density lithium metal batteries. Herein, a highly reinforced ultrathin composite polymer electrolyte (PLPP) is successfully fabricated in a large scale by densely filling the well-dispersed mixture of polyethylene oxide (PEO), Li-salt (LiTFSI) and a polymer of intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) into porous poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) matrix. Based on the macro-plus-micro synergistic enhancement of the PTFE with excellent mechanical properties and the soluble PIM-1 with suitable functional groups, the PLPP electrolyte exhibits excellent properties including mechanical stress, thermal stability, lithium-ion transference number, voltage window and ionic conductivity, which are all superior to the typical PEO/LiTFSI electrolytes. As a result, the Li/PLPP/Li symmetric cell can stably cycle for > 2000 h, and the LiFePO4/PLPP/Li full cell exhibits excellent rate performance (>10 C) and high cycling stability with an initial capacity of 158.8 mAh g-1 and a capacity retention of 78.8% after 300 cycles. In addition, the excellent mechanical properties as well as the wide voltage window reasonably result in the stable operation of full cells with either high-loading cathode up to 28.1 mg cm-2 or high voltage cathode with high energy density.
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- Qian Liang
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Nuclear Solid State Physics, School of Physics and Technology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory for the Green Preparation and Application of Functional Materials, Hubei Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Advanced Organic Chemical Materials Co-Constructed by the Province and Ministry, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, China
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Yuan Y, Zhang Z, Zhang Z, Bang KT, Tian Y, Dang Z, Gu M, Wang R, Tao R, Lu Y, Wang Y, Kim Y. Highly Conductive Imidazolate Covalent Organic Frameworks with Ether Chains as Solid Electrolytes for Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202402202. [PMID: 38375743 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202402202] [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: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based electrolytes are often used for Li+ conduction as they can dissociate the Li salts efficiently. However, high entanglement of the chains and lack of pathways for rapid ion diffusion limit their applications in advanced batteries. Recent developments in ionic covalent organic frameworks (iCOFs) showed that their highly ordered structures provide efficient pathways for Li+ transport, solving the limitations of traditional PEO-based electrolytes. Here, we present imidazolate COFs, PI-TMEFB-COFs, having methoxyethoxy chains, synthesized by Debus-Radziszewski multicomponent reactions and their ionized form, Li+@PI-TMEFB-COFs, showing a high Li+ conductivity of 8.81 mS cm-1 and a transference number of 0.974. The mechanism for such excellent electrochemical properties is that methoxyethoxy chains dissociate LiClO4, making free Li+, then those Li+ are transported through the imidazolate COFs' pores. The synthesized Li+@PI-TMEFB-COFs formed a stable interface with Li metal. Thus, employing Li+@PI-TMEFB-COFs as the solid electrolyte to assemble LiFePO4 batteries showed an initial discharge capacity of 119.2 mAh g-1 at 0.5 C, and 82.0 % capacity and 99.9 % Coulombic efficiency were maintained after 400 cycles. These results show that iCOFs with ether chains synthesized via multicomponent reactions can create a new chapter for making solid electrolytes for advanced rechargeable batteries.
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- Yufei Yuan
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- University of Michigan-, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200240, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- University of Michigan-, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200240, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- University of Michigan-, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200240, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Pharmaceutical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 310027, Hangzhou, China
- ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 311215, China
- Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, 325006, Wenzhou, China
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- University of Michigan-, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 200240, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Energy Institute, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Li N, Zhang Y, Zhang S, Shi L, Zhang JY, Song KM, Li JC, Zeng FL. Insight into the probability of ethoxy(pentafluoro)cyclotriphosphazene (PFPN) as the functional electrolyte additive in lithium-sulfur batteries. RSC Adv 2024; 14:12754-12761. [PMID: 38645521 PMCID: PMC11027040 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08379a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Enhancing the flame retardancy of electrolytes and the stability of lithium anodes is of great significance to improve the safety performance of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. It is well known that the most commonly used ether based electrolyte solvents in Li-S batteries have a lower flash point and higher volatility than the ester electrolyte solvents in Li-ion batteries. Hence, lithium-sulfur batteries have greater safety risks than lithium-ion batteries. Herein, ethoxy(pentafluoro)cyclotriphosphazene (PFPN), which is commonly used as a flame retardant for ester electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries, is utilized as both a film-forming electrolyte additive and a flame retardant additive for the ether electrolyte to investigated its applicability in Li-S batteries. It is found that the ether electrolyte containing PFPN not only has good flame retardant properties and a wide potential window of about 5 V, but also can form a stable SEI film on the surface of a lithium anode. As a result, with the ether-based electrolyte containing 10 wt% PFPN, Li-Cu and Li-S batteries all delivered a stable cycling performance with a high coulombic Efficiency and a long-lifespan performance, which were all superior to the batteries using the ether-based electrolyte without PFPN. This study demonstrates an effective solution to solve the problems of flammable ether-based electrolytes and reactive lithium anodes, and it may contribute to the development of safe Li-S batteries.
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- Ning Li
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University Zhenjiang 212013 China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center for Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Jiangsu Province Cultivation base for State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology, Changzhou University Changzhou 213164 China
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Wang J, Li G, Zhang X, Zong K, Yang Y, Zhang X, Wang X, Chen Z. Undercoordination Chemistry of Sulfur Electrocatalyst in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311019. [PMID: 38135452 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Undercoordination chemistry is an effective strategy to modulate the geometry-governed electronic structure and thereby regulate the activity of sulfur electrocatalysts. Efficient sulfur electrocatalysis is requisite to overcome the sluggish kinetics in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries aroused by multi-electron transfer and multi-phase conversions. Recent advances unveil the great promise of undercoordination chemistry in facilitating and stabilizing sulfur electrochemistry, yet a related review with systematicness and perspectives is still missing. Herein, it is carefully combed through the recent progress of undercoordination chemistry in sulfur electrocatalysis. The typical material structures and operational strategies are elaborated, while the underlying working mechanism is also detailly introduced and generalized into polysulfide adsorption behaviors, polysulfide conversion kinetics, electron/ion transport, and dynamic reconstruction. Moreover, perspectives on the future development of undercoordination chemistry are further proposed.
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- Jiayi Wang
- Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, China
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- MIIT Key Laboratory of Advanced Display Materials and Devices, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, China
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- Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, China
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- Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, China
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- Institute of Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University, Ningbo, 315100, China
- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangdong, 510006, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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Ma S, Cong L, Fu F, Rumesh Madhusanka SAD, Wang H, Xie H. Revitalization of Diluent Amide-Based Electrolyte for Building High-Voltage Lithium-Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2308959. [PMID: 38501792 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202308959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Hitherto, highly concentrated electrolyte is the overarching strategy for revitalizing the usage of amide - in lithium-metal batteries (LMBs), which simultaneously mitigates the reactivity of amide toward Li and regulates uniform Li deposition via forming anion-solvated coordinate structure. However, it is undeniable that this would bring the cost burden for practical electrolyte preparation, which stimulates further electrolyte design toward tailoring anion-abundant Li+ solvation structure in stable amide electrolytes under a low salt content. Herein, a distinct method is conceived to design anions-enriched Li+ solvation structure in dilute amide-electrolyte (1 m Li-salt concentration) with the aid of integrating perfluoropolyethers (PFPE-MC) with anion-solvating ability and B/F-involved additives. The optimized electrolyte based on N,N-Dimethyltrifluoroacetamide (FDMAC) exhibits outstanding compatibility with Li and NCM622 cathode, facilitates uniform Li deposition along with robust solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation. Accordingly, both the lab-level LMB coin cell and practical pouch cell based on this dilute FDMAC electrolyte deliver remarkable performances with improved capacity and cyclability. This work pioneers the feasibility of diluted amide as electrolyte in LMB, and provides an innovative strategy for highly stable Li deposition via manipulating solvation structure within diluent electrolyte, impelling the electrolyte engineering development for practical high-energy LMBs.
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- Shunchao Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Battery, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Battery, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun, 130022, P. R. China
- School of Applied Chemistry and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 96 Jinzhai Road, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Battery, Department of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, P. R. China
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Seo J, Im J, Kim M, Song D, Yoon S, Cho KY. Recent Progress of Advanced Functional Separators in Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2312132. [PMID: 38453671 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202312132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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As a representative in the post-lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) landscape, lithium metal batteries (LMBs) exhibit high-energy densities but suffer from low coulombic efficiencies and short cycling lifetimes due to dendrite formation and complex side reactions. Separator modification holds the most promise in overcoming these challenges because it utilizes the original elements of LMBs. In this review, separators designed to address critical issues in LMBs that are fatal to their destiny according to the target electrodes are focused on. On the lithium anode side, functional separators reduce dendrite propagation with a conductive lithiophilic layer and a uniform Li-ion channel or form a stable solid electrolyte interphase layer through the continuous release of active agents. The classification of functional separators solving the degradation stemming from the cathodes, which has often been overlooked, is summarized. Structural deterioration and the resulting leakage from cathode materials are suppressed by acidic impurity scavenging, transition metal ion capture, and polysulfide shuttle effect inhibition from functional separators. Furthermore, flame-retardant separators for preventing LMB safety issues and multifunctional separators are discussed. Further expansion of functional separators can be effectively utilized in other types of batteries, indicating that intensive and extensive research on functional separators is expected to continue in LIBs.
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- Junhyeok Seo
- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Kongju National University, Cheonan, Chungnam, 31080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, Ansan, Gyeonggi, 15588, Republic of Korea
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Cui Z, Jia Z, Ruan D, Nian Q, Fan J, Chen S, He Z, Wang D, Jiang J, Ma J, Ou X, Jiao S, Wang Q, Ren X. Molecular anchoring of free solvents for high-voltage and high-safety lithium metal batteries. Nat Commun 2024; 15:2033. [PMID: 38448427 PMCID: PMC10918083 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46186-y] [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: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Constraining the electrochemical reactivity of free solvent molecules is pivotal for developing high-voltage lithium metal batteries, especially for ether solvents with high Li metal compatibility but low oxidation stability ( <4.0 V vs Li+/Li). The typical high concentration electrolyte approach relies on nearly saturated Li+ coordination to ether molecules, which is confronted with severe side reactions under high voltages ( >4.4 V) and extensive exothermic reactions between Li metal and reactive anions. Herein, we propose a molecular anchoring approach to restrict the interfacial reactivity of free ether solvents in diluted electrolytes. The hydrogen-bonding interactions from the anchoring solvent effectively suppress excessive ether side reactions and enhances the stability of nickel rich cathodes at 4.7 V, despite the extremely low Li+/ether molar ratio (1:9) and the absence of typical anion-derived interphase. Furthermore, the exothermic processes under thermal abuse conditions are mitigated due to the reduced reactivity of anions, which effectively postpones the battery thermal runaway.
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- Zhuangzhuang Cui
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education for Advanced Battery Materials, School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, No.932 South Lushan Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, PR China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China.
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China.
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Bi J, Liu Y, Du Z, Wang K, Guan W, Wu H, Ai W, Huang W. Bottom-Up Magnesium Deposition Induced by Paper-Based Triple-Gradient Scaffolds toward Flexible Magnesium Metal Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2309339. [PMID: 37918968 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202309339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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The development of advanced magnesium metal batteries (MMBs) has been hindered by longstanding challenges, such as the inability to induce uniform magnesium (Mg) nucleation and the inefficient utilization of Mg foil. This study introduces a novel solution in the form of a flexible, lightweight, paper-based scaffold that incorporates gradient conductivity, magnesiophilicity, and pore size. This design is achieved through an industrially adaptable papermaking process in which the ratio of carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes to softwood cellulose fibers is meticulously adjusted. The triple-gradient structure of the scaffold enables the regulation of Mg ion flux, promoting bottom-up Mg deposition. Owing to its high flexibility, low thickness, and reduced density, the scaffold has potential applications in flexible and wearable electronics. Accordingly, the triple-gradient electrodes exhibit stable operation for over 1200 h at 3 mA cm-2 /3 mAh cm-2 in symmetrical cells, markedly outperforming the non-gradient and metallic Mg alternatives. Notably, this study marks the first successful fabrication of a flexible MMB pouch full cell, achieving an impressive volumetric energy density of 244 Wh L-1 . The simplicity and scalability of the triple-gradient design, which uses readily available materials through an industrially compatible papermaking process, open new doors for the production of flexible, high-energy-density metal batteries.
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- Jingxuan Bi
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Shaanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Papermaking Technology and Specialty Paper Development, College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics and Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, China
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Bao W, Wang R, Qian C, Shen H, Yu F, Liu H, Guo C, Li J, Sun K. Light-Assisted Lithium Metal Anode Enabled by In Situ Photoelectrochemical Engineering. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307179. [PMID: 37857576 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Rechargeable battery devices with high energy density are highly demanded by the modern society. The use of lithium (Li) anodes is extremely attractive for future rechargeable battery devices. However, the notorious Li dendritic and instability of solid electrolyte interface (SEI) issues pose series of challenge for metal anodes. Here, based on the inspiration of in situ photoelectrochemical engineering, it is showed that a tailor-made composite photoanodes with good photoelectrochemical properties (Li affinity property and photocatalytic property) can significantly improve the electrochemical deposition behavior of Li anodes. The light-assisted Li anode is accommodated in the tailor-made current collector without uncontrollable Li dendrites. The as-prepared light-assisted Li metal anode can achieve the in situ stabilization of SEI layer under illumination. The corresponding in situ formation mechanism and photocatalytic mechanism of composite photoanodes are systematically investigated via DFT theoretical calculation, ex situ UV-vis and ex situ XPS characterization. It is worth mentioning that the as-prepared composite photoanodes can adapt to the ultra-high current density of 15 mA cm-2 and the cycle capacity of 15 mAh cm-2 under light, showing no dendritic morphology and low hysteresis voltage. This work is of great significance for the commercialization of new generation Li metal batteries.
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- Weizhai Bao
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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Song M, Li Y, Gao L, Zhao R, Xu Y, Han S, Zhu J, Wang L, Zhao Y. A 3D Lithiophilic Host for Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode via One-Step Carbonization of an Energetic Metal-Organic Framework. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306187. [PMID: 37857586 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Low Coulombic efficiency (CE) and safety issues are huge problems that hinder the practical application of Li metal anodes. Constructing Li host structures decorated with functional species can restrain the growth of Li dendrites and alleviate the great volume change. Here, a 3D porous carbonaceous skeleton modified with rich lithiophilic groups (Zn, ZnO, and Zn(CN)2 ) is synthesized as a Li host via one-step carbonization of a triazole-containing metal-organic framework. The nano lithiophilic groups serve as preferred sites for Li nucleation and growth, regulating a uniform Li+ flux and uniform current density distribution. In addition, the 3D porous network functions as a Li reservoir that provides rich internal space to store Li, thus alleviating the volumetric expansion during Li plating/stripping process. Thanks to these component and structural merits, an ultra-low overpotential for Li deposition is achieved, together with high CE of over 99.5% for more than 500 cycles at 1 mA cm-2 and 1 mAh cm-2 in half cells. The symmetric cells exhibit a prolonged cycling of 900 h at 1 mA cm-2 . The full cells by coupling Zn/ZnO/Zn(CN)2 @C-Li anode with LiFePO4 cathode deliver a high capacity retention of 94.3% after 200 cycles at 1 C.
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- Manrong Song
- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory for Photonic-Thermal-Electrical Energy Materials and Devices, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, 315200, China
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Yuan Y, Pu SD, Pérez-Osorio MA, Li Z, Zhang S, Yang S, Liu B, Gong C, Menon AS, Piper LFJ, Gao X, Bruce PG, Robertson AW. Diagnosing the Electrostatic Shielding Mechanism for Dendrite Suppression in Aqueous Zinc Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307708. [PMID: 37879760 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Aqueous zinc electrolytes offer the potential for cheaper rechargeable batteries due to their safe compatibility with the high capacity metal anode; yet, they are stymied by irregular zinc deposition and consequent dendrite growth. Suppressing dendrite formation by tailoring the electrolyte is a proven approach from lithium batteries; yet, the underlying mechanistic understanding that guides such tailoring does not necessarily directly translate from one system to the other. Here, it is shown that the electrostatic shielding mechanism, a fundamental concept in electrolyte engineering for stable metal anodes, has different consequences for the plating morphology in aqueous zinc batteries. Operando electrochemical transmission electron microscopy is used to directly observe the zinc nucleation and growth under different electrolyte compositions and reveal that electrostatic shielding additive suppresses dendrites by inhibiting secondary zinc nucleation along the (100) edges of existing primary deposits and encouraging preferential deposition on the (002) faces, leading to a dense and block-like zinc morphology. The strong influence of the crystallography of Zn on the electrostatic shielding mechanism is further confirmed with Zn||Ti cells and density functional theory modeling. This work demonstrates the importance of considering the unique aspects of the aqueous zinc battery system when using concepts from other battery chemistries.
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- Yi Yuan
- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
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- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PH, UK
- Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QZ, UK
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- Department of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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Qiu J, Duan Y, Li S, Zhao H, Ma W, Shi W, Lei Y. Insights into Nano- and Micro-Structured Scaffolds for Advanced Electrochemical Energy Storage. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:130. [PMID: 38393483 PMCID: PMC10891041 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01341-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Adopting a nano- and micro-structuring approach to fully unleashing the genuine potential of electrode active material benefits in-depth understandings and research progress toward higher energy density electrochemical energy storage devices at all technology readiness levels. Due to various challenging issues, especially limited stability, nano- and micro-structured (NMS) electrodes undergo fast electrochemical performance degradation. The emerging NMS scaffold design is a pivotal aspect of many electrodes as it endows them with both robustness and electrochemical performance enhancement, even though it only occupies complementary and facilitating components for the main mechanism. However, extensive efforts are urgently needed toward optimizing the stereoscopic geometrical design of NMS scaffolds to minimize the volume ratio and maximize their functionality to fulfill the ever-increasing dependency and desire for energy power source supplies. This review will aim at highlighting these NMS scaffold design strategies, summarizing their corresponding strengths and challenges, and thereby outlining the potential solutions to resolve these challenges, design principles, and key perspectives for future research in this field. Therefore, this review will be one of the earliest reviews from this viewpoint.
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- Jiajia Qiu
- Fachgebiet Angewandte Nanophysik, Institut Für Physik and IMN MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany
- Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, People's Republic of China
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- Fachgebiet Angewandte Nanophysik, Institut Für Physik and IMN MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, People's Republic of China
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- Fachgebiet Angewandte Nanophysik, Institut Für Physik and IMN MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany
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- Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, People's Republic of China.
- School of Science and Technology, Pu'er University, Pu'er, 665000, People's Republic of China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, People's Republic of China.
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- Fachgebiet Angewandte Nanophysik, Institut Für Physik and IMN MacroNano, Technische Universität Ilmenau, 98693, Ilmenau, Germany.
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Dai D, Zhou X, Yan P, Zhang Z, Wang L, Qiao Y, Wu C, Li H, Li W, Jia M, Li B, Liu DH. Interconnected Three-Dimensional Porous Alginate-Based Gel Electrolytes for Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:2428-2437. [PMID: 38166369 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c17251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Lithium batteries have been widely used in our daily lives for their high energy density and long-term stability. However, their safety problems are of paramount concern for consumers, which restricts their scale applications. Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) compensate for the defects of liquid leakage and lower ionic conductivity of solid electrolytes, which have attracted a lot of attention. Herein, a 3D interconnected highly porous structural gel electrolyte was prepared with alginate dressing as a host material, poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), and a commercial liquid electrolyte. With rich polar functional groups and (CH2-CH2-O) segments on the polymer matrix, the transportation of Li+ is faster and uniform; thus, the formations of lithium dendrite were significantly inhibited. The cycle stability of symmetrical Li||Li batteries with modified composite electrolytes (SAA) is greatly improved, and the overpotential remains stable after more than 1000 h. Meanwhile, under the same conditions, the cycle performance of batteries with unmodified electrolytes is inferior and overpotentials are nearly 1 V after 100 h. Additionally, the capacity retention of Li||LiFePO4 with SAA is more than 95% after 200 cycles, while those of the others declined sharply. The alginate dressing-based GPEs can greatly enhance the mechanical and thermal stability of PEO-based GPEs, which provides an environmentally friendly avenue for gel electrolytes' applications in lithium batteries.
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- Dongmei Dai
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007, China
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Su CC, Wu X, Amine K, Bracamonte MV. Probing the Effectiveness in Stabilizing Lithium Metal Anodes through Functional Additives. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:59016-59024. [PMID: 38061011 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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A variety of electrolyte additives were comprehensively evaluated to understand their relative capability in stabilizing lithium metal anode. Although the Li||Cu test is an effective test to rule out ineffective additives, a reliable assessment of individual additives cannot be obtained just by a single evaluation method. Therefore, various methods must be combined to truly assess the stabilization of a lithium anode. Moreover, it was also discovered that a significant depletion of electrolytes occurred during the end-of-life of the lithium batteries, which partially contributed to the sudden failure of the lithium batteries during cycling. However, the main culprit of the sudden failure was identified as the significant increase in the resistance of the lithium metal anode. When used as an additive, cyclic fluorinated carbonates are the most effective in stabilizing the lithium anode and improving the cycling performance of lithium batteries among all the common additives. Despite its cost-effectiveness, the additive in the conventional electrolyte approach provides insufficient protection for lithium metal due to the complete consumption of the additive materials, which is necessary to repair the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI). Therefore, it is suggested that a larger ratio (>15 wt %) of the SEI former should be employed to achieve effective lithium stabilization.
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- Chi-Cheung Su
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Lemont, Illinois 60439, United States
- Enrique Gaviola Institute of Physics (IFEG), Faculty of Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics and Computing, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Medina Allende s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Córdoba 5000, Argentina
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Sun S, Wang K, Hong Z, Zhi M, Zhang K, Xu J. Electrolyte Design for Low-Temperature Li-Metal Batteries: Challenges and Prospects. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:35. [PMID: 38019309 PMCID: PMC10687327 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01245-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Electrolyte design holds the greatest opportunity for the development of batteries that are capable of sub-zero temperature operation. To get the most energy storage out of the battery at low temperatures, improvements in electrolyte chemistry need to be coupled with optimized electrode materials and tailored electrolyte/electrode interphases. Herein, this review critically outlines electrolytes' limiting factors, including reduced ionic conductivity, large de-solvation energy, sluggish charge transfer, and slow Li-ion transportation across the electrolyte/electrode interphases, which affect the low-temperature performance of Li-metal batteries. Detailed theoretical derivations that explain the explicit influence of temperature on battery performance are presented to deepen understanding. Emerging improvement strategies from the aspects of electrolyte design and electrolyte/electrode interphase engineering are summarized and rigorously compared. Perspectives on future research are proposed to guide the ongoing exploration for better low-temperature Li-metal batteries.
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- Siyu Sun
- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources, Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077, People's Republic of China.
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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Xie J, Xue J, Wang H, Li J. Spatially isolating Li + reduction from Li deposition via a Li 22Sn 5 alloy protective layer for advanced Li metal anodes. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:29797-29807. [PMID: 37886830 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp03713d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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A Li alloy based artificial coating layer can improve the cyclic performance of Li metal anodes. However, the protective mechanism is not well clarified due to multiple components of the artificial layer and complicated interface in liquid electrolytes. Herein, a single-component Li22Sn5 alloy layer buffered Li anode is paired with a solid-state polymer electrolyte, where a metallic Sn film is sputtered onto the Li anode and the subsequent alloying reaction leads to the formation of a Li22Sn5 phase. During the striping/plating process, the thickness and composition of the Li-Sn alloy passivation layer remain unchanged. Meanwhile, Li+ ions are reduced on the top surface of the Li22Sn5 layer, then the reduced Li atoms immediately pass through the alloy layer, and finally dense Li deposition occurs beneath the protective layer, realizing spatial isolation of the electrochemical reduction of Li+ from Li nucleation/growth. This unique protection mechanism can principally avoid the formation of Li dendrites and efficiently mitigate irreversible reactions between the Li anode and the polymer electrolyte. The synergistic effects lead to a clean and flat surface of the protected Li electrode, enabling a prolonged cycle lifetime over 1300 h at 25 °C at 0.1 mA cm-2 and 0.1 mA h cm-2 in a configuration of symmetrical cells.
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- Jia Xie
- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, P. R. China.
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China
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- School of Mathematics and Physics, Weinan Normal University, Weinan 714099, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China
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- Yangtze Delta Region Institute (Huzhou), University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Huzhou 313001, P. R. China.
- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, P. R. China
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Sun Z, Wang Y, Shen S, Li X, Hu X, Hu M, Su Y, Ding S, Xiao C. Directing (110) Oriented Lithium Deposition through High-flux Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Dendrite-free Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202309622. [PMID: 37606605 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202309622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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Controlling lithium (Li) electrocrystallization with preferred orientation is a promising strategy to realize highly reversible Li metal batteries (LMBs) but lack of facile regulation methods. Herein, we report a high-flux solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) strategy to direct (110) preferred Li deposition even on (200)-orientated Li substrate. Bravais rule and Curie-Wulff principle are expanded in Li electrocrystallization process to decouple the relationship between SEI engineering and preferred crystal orientation. Multi-spectroscopic techniques combined with dynamics analysis reveal that the high-flux CF3 Si(CH3 )3 (F3 ) induced SEI (F3 -SEI) with high LiF and -Si(CH3 )3 contents can ingeniously accelerate Li+ transport dynamics and ensure the sufficient Li+ concentration below SEI to direct Li (110) orientation. The induced Li (110) can in turn further promote the surface migration of Li atoms to avoid tip aggregation, resulting in a planar, dendrite-free morphology of Li. As a result, our F3 -SEI enables ultra-long stability of Li||Li symmetrical cells for more than 336 days. Furthermore, F3 -SEI modified Li can significantly enhance the cycle life of Li||LiFePO4 and Li||NCM811 coin and pouch full cells in practical conditions. Our crystallographic strategy for Li dendrite suppression paves a path to achieve reliable LMBs and may provide guidance for the preferred orientation of other metal crystals.
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- Zehui Sun
- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- School of Chemistry, Engineering Research Center of Energy Storage Materials and Devices, Ministry of Education, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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Bao W, Wang R, Liu H, Qian C, Liu H, Yu F, Guo C, Li J, Sun K. Photoelectrochemical Engineering for Light-Assisted Rechargeable Metal Batteries: Mechanism, Development, and Future. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2303745. [PMID: 37616514 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Rechargeable battery devices with high energy density are highly demanded by our modern society. The use of metal anodes is extremely attractive for future rechargeable battery devices. However, the notorious metal dendritic and instability of solid electrolyte interface issues pose a series of challenges for metal anodes. Recently, considering the indigestible dynamical behavior of metal anodes, photoelectrochemical engineering of light-assisted metal anodes have been rapidly developed since they efficiently utilize the integration and synergy of oriented crystal engineering and photocatalysis engineering, which provided a potential way to unlock the interface electrochemical mechanism and deposition reaction kinetics of metal anodes. This review starts with the fundamentals of photoelectrochemical engineering and follows with the state-of-art advance of photoelectrochemical engineering for light-assisted rechargeable metal batteries where photoelectrode materials, working principles, types, and practical applications are explained. The last section summarizes the major challenges and some invigorating perspectives for future research on light-assisted rechargeable metal batteries.
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- Weizhai Bao
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
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- Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 2052, Australia
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Yang Y, Wang W, Li M, Zhou S, Zhang J, Wang A. Plant Leaf-Inspired Separators with Hierarchical Structure and Exquisite Fluidic Channels for Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2301237. [PMID: 37104858 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202301237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Lithium (Li) metal batteries are among the most promising devices for high energy storage applications but suffer from severe and irregular Li dendrite growth. Here, it is demonstrated that the issue can be well tackled by precisely designing the leaf-like membrane with hierarchical structure and exquisite fluidic channels. As a proof of concept, plant leaf-inspired membrane (PLIM) separators are prepared using natural attapulgite nanorods. The PLIM separators feature super-electrolyte-philicity, high thermal stability and high ion-selectivity. Thus, the separators can guide uniform and directed Li growth on the Li anode. The Li//PLIM//Li cell with limited Li anode shows high Coulombic efficiency and cycling stability over 1500 h with small overpotential and interface impedance. The Li//PLIM//S battery exhibits high initial capacity (1352 mAh g-1 ), cycling stability (0.019% capacity decay per cycle at 1 C over 500 cycles), rate performance (673 mAh g-1 at 4 C), and high operating temperature (65 °C). The separators can also effectively improve reversibility and cycling stability of the Li/Li cell and Li//LFP battery with carbonate-based electrolyte. As such, this work provides fresh insights into the design of bioinspired separators for dendrite-free metal batteries.
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- Yanfei Yang
- Key Laboratory of Clay Mineral Applied Research of Gansu, Province, and Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Clay Mineral Applied Research of Gansu, Province, and Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Environmental Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Chemistry of Low-Dimensional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huaiyin Normal University, Huaian, 223300, P. R. China
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- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Environmental Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Chemistry of Low-Dimensional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huaiyin Normal University, Huaian, 223300, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Clay Mineral Applied Research of Gansu, Province, and Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Clay Mineral Applied Research of Gansu, Province, and Center of Eco-Material and Green Chemistry, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, P. R. China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Gao Y, Qiao F, Hou W, Ma L, Li N, Shen C, Jin T, Xie K. Radiation effects on lithium metal batteries. Innovation (N Y) 2023; 4:100468. [PMID: 37427353 PMCID: PMC10328994 DOI: 10.1016/j.xinn.2023.100468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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The radiation tolerance of energy storage batteries is a crucial index for universe exploration or nuclear rescue work, but there is no thorough investigation of Li metal batteries. Here, we systematically explore the energy storage behavior of Li metal batteries under gamma rays. Degradation of the performance of Li metal batteries under gamma radiation is linked to the active materials of the cathode, electrolyte, binder, and electrode interface. Specifically, gamma radiation triggers cation mixing in the cathode active material, which results in poor polarization and capacity. Ionization of solvent molecules in the electrolyte promotes decomposition of LiPF6 along with its decomposition, and molecule chain breaking and cross-linking weaken the bonding ability of the binder, causing electrode cracking and reduced active material utilization. Additionally, deterioration of the electrode interface accelerates degradation of the Li metal anode and increases cell polarization, hastening the demise of Li metal batteries even more. This work provides significant theoretical and technical evidence for development of Li batteries in radiation environments.
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- Yuliang Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, China
- Department of Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong 999077, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing, Center for Nano Energy Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Joint Laboratory of Graphene (NPU), Xi’an 710072, China
- Institute of Clean Energy, Yangtze River Delta Research Institute, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an 710072, China
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Herbers L, Küpers V, Winter M, Bieker P. An ionic liquid- and PEO-based ternary polymer electrolyte for lithium metal batteries: an advanced processing solvent-free approach for solid electrolyte processing. RSC Adv 2023; 13:17947-17958. [PMID: 37323458 PMCID: PMC10265719 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02488a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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A processing solvent-free manufacturing process for cross-linked ternary solid polymer electrolytes (TSPEs) is presented. Ternary electrolytes (PEODA, Pyr14TFSI, LiTFSI) with high ionic conductivities of >1 mS cm-1 are obtained. It is shown that an increased LiTFSI content in the formulation (10 wt% to 30 wt%) decreases the risk of short-circuits by HSAL significantly. The practical areal capacity increases by more than a factor of 20 from 0.42 mA h cm-2 to 8.80 mA h cm-2 before a short-circuit occurs. With increasing Pyr14TFSI content, the temperature dependency of the ionic conductivity changes from Vogel-Fulcher-Tammann to Arrhenius behavior, leading to activation energies for the ion conduction of 0.23 eV. In addition, high Coulombic efficiencies of 93% in Cu‖Li cells and limiting current densities of 0.46 mA cm-2 in Li‖Li cells were obtained. Due to a temperature stability of >300 °C the electrolyte guarantees high safety in a broad window of conditions. In LFP‖Li cells, a high discharge capacity of 150 mA h g-1 after 100 cycles at 60 °C was achieved.
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- Lukas Herbers
- MEET Battery Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster 48149 Münster Germany
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- MEET Battery Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster 48149 Münster Germany
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- MEET Battery Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster 48149 Münster Germany
- Helmholtz-Institute Münster (HIMS) IEK-12, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 48149 Münster Germany
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- Helmholtz-Institute Münster (HIMS) IEK-12, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH 48149 Münster Germany
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Li Y, Shu J, Zhang L. Nucleophilic deposition behavior of metal anodes. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:1990-2003. [PMID: 37070366 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00235g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Nucleophilic materials play important roles in the deposition behavior of high-energy-density metal batteries (Li, Na, K, Zn, and Ca), while the principle and determination method of nucleophilicity are lacking. In this review, we summarize the metal extraction/deposition process to find out the mechanism of nucleophilic deposition behavior. The key points of the most critical nucleophilic behavior were found by combining the potential change, thermodynamic analysis, and active metal deposition behavior. On this basis, the inductivity and affinity of the material have been determined by Gibbs free energy directly. Thus, the inducibility of most materials has been classified: (a) induced nuclei can reduce the overpotential of active metals; (b) not all materials can induce active metal deposition; (c) the induced reaction is not changeless. Based on these results, the influencing factors (temperature, mass, phase state, induced reaction product, and alloying reactions) were also taken into account during the choice of inducers for active metal deposition. Finally, the critical issues, challenges, and perspectives for further development of high-utilization metal electrodes were considered comprehensively.
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- Yuqian Li
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China.
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Werres M, Xu Y, Jia H, Wang C, Xu W, Latz A, Horstmann B. Origin of Heterogeneous Stripping of Lithium in Liquid Electrolytes. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37257070 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c00329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Lithium metal batteries suffer from low cycle life. During discharge, parts of the lithium are not stripped reversibly and remain isolated from the current collector. This isolated lithium is trapped in the insulating remaining solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) shell and contributes to the capacity loss. However, a fundamental understanding of why isolated lithium forms and how it can be mitigated is lacking. In this article, we perform a combined theoretical and experimental study to understand isolated lithium formation during stripping. We derive a thermodynamic consistent model of lithium dissolution and find that the interaction between lithium and SEI leads to locally preferred stripping and isolated lithium formation. Based on a cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo TEM) setup, we reveal that these local effects are particularly pronounced at kinks of lithium whiskers. We find that lithium stripping can be heterogeneous both on a nanoscale and on a larger scale. Cryo TEM observations confirm our theoretical prediction that isolated lithium occurs less at higher stripping current densities. The origin of isolated lithium lies in local effects, such as heterogeneous SEI, stress fields, or the geometric shape of the deposits. We conclude that in order to mitigate isolated lithium, a uniform lithium morphology during plating and a homogeneous SEI are indispensable.
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- Martin Werres
- Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Wilhelm-Runge-Str. 10, 89081 Ulm, Germany
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstr. 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Energy and Environment Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Wilhelm-Runge-Str. 10, 89081 Ulm, Germany
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstr. 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany
- Department of Electrochemistry, University of Ulm, Albert-Einstein-Allee 47, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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- Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Wilhelm-Runge-Str. 10, 89081 Ulm, Germany
- Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU), Helmholtzstr. 11, 89081 Ulm, Germany
- Department of Electrochemistry, University of Ulm, Albert-Einstein-Allee 47, 89081 Ulm, Germany
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Wang T, Luo W, Huang Y. Engineering Li Metal Anode for Garnet-Based Solid-State Batteries. Acc Chem Res 2023; 56:667-676. [PMID: 36848173 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.2c00822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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ConspectusThe past 30 years have witnessed the great achievements of Li-ion batteries (LIBs) based on a graphite anode and liquid organic electrolytes. Yet the limited energy density of a graphite anode and unavoidable safety risks caused by flammable liquid organic electrolytes hinder further developments of LIBs. To reach higher energy density, Li metal anodes (LMAs) with high capacity and low electrode potential are a promising choice. However, LMAs suffer from more serious safety concerns than the graphite anode in liquid LIBs. The dilemma of safety and energy density remains an inevitable obstacle in the way of LIBs.Solid-state batteries (SSBs) offer new opportunities to simultaneously achieve intrinsic safety and high energy density. Among all types of SSBs that are based on oxides, polymers, sulfides, or halides, garnet-type SSBs seem to be one of the most attractive choices due to garnet's merits in high ionic conductivities (10-4-10-3 S/cm at room temperature), wide electrochemical windows (0-6 V), and intrinsically high safety. However, garnet-type SSBs are faced with large interfacial impedance and short-circuit problems caused by Li dendrites. Recently, engineered Li metal anodes (ELMAs) have shown unique advantages in tackling interface issues and attracted extensive research interest.In this Account, we focus on fundamental understandings and provide an in-depth review of ELMAs in garnet-based SSBs. Considering the limited space, we mainly discuss the recent progress made in our groups. First, we introduce the design guidelines for ELMAs and emphasize the unique role of theoretical calculation in predicting and optimizing ELMAs. Then we discuss the interface compatibility of ELMAs with garnet SSEs in details. Specifically, we have demonstrated the advantages of ELMAs in enhancing interface contact and suppressing Li dendrite growth. Next, we attentively analyze the gaps between laboratory and practical applications. We strongly recommend establishing a unified testing standard, with a practically desired areal capacity per cycle (>3.0 mAh/cm2) and a precisely controlled Li capacity excess. Finally, novel chances to enhance ELMAs' processability and fabricate thin Li foils are highlighted. We believe that this Account will offer an insightful analysis of ELMAs' recent advancements and push forward their practical applications.
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- Tengrui Wang
- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of D&A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 4800 Cao An Road, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, Shanghai Key Laboratory of D&A for Metal-Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 4800 Cao An Road, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Civil Engineering Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, 4800 Cao An Road, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 1037 Luoyu Road, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, P. R. China
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Lei Y, Xu X, Yin J, Jiang S, Xi K, Wei L, Gao Y. LiF-Rich Interfaces and HF Elimination Achieved by a Multifunctional Additive Enable High-Performance Li/LiNi 0.8Co 0.1Mn 0.1O 2 Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:11777-11786. [PMID: 36808951 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Li-metal batteries (LMBs), especially in combination with high-energy-density Ni-rich materials, exhibit great potential for next-generation rechargeable Li batteries. Nevertheless, poor cathode-/anode-electrolyte interfaces (CEI/SEI) and hydrofluoric acid (HF) attack pose a threat to the electrochemical and safety performances of LMBs due to aggressive chemical and electrochemical reactivities of high-Ni materials, metallic Li, and carbonate-based electrolytes with the LiPF6 salt. Herein, the carbonate electrolyte based on LiPF6 is formulated by a multifunctional electrolyte additive pentafluorophenyl trifluoroacetate (PFTF) to adapt the Li/LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) battery. It is theoretically illustrated and experimentally revealed that HF elimination and the LiF-rich CEI/SEI films are successfully achieved via the chemical and electrochemical reactions of the PFTF additive. Significantly, the LiF-rich SEI film with high electrochemical kinetics facilitates Li homogeneous deposition and prevents dendritic Li from forming and growing. Benefiting from the collaborative protection of PFTF on the interfacial modification and HF capture, the capacity ratio of the Li/NCM811 battery is boosted by 22.4%, and the cycling stability of the symmetrical Li cell is expanded over 500 h. This provided strategy is conducive to the achievement of high-performance LMBs with Ni-rich materials by optimizing the electrolyte formula.
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- Yue Lei
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
- College of Chemical Engineering and Safety, Binzhou University, Binzhou, Shandong 256603, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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Li P, Zhang H, Lu J, Li G. Low Concentration Sulfolane-Based Electrolyte for High Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202216312. [PMID: 36640438 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202216312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Electrolyte engineering is crucial for the commercialization of lithium metal batteries. Here, lithium metal is stabilized in the highly reactive sulfolane-based electrolyte under low concentration (0.25 M) for the first time. Inorganic-polymer hybrid solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) with high ionic conductivity, low bonding with lithium and high flexibility enables dense chunky lithium deposition and high plating/stripping efficiency. Low concentration electrolyte (LCE) also enables excellent cycling stability of LiNi0.5 Co0.2 Mn0.3 O2 (NCM523)/Li cells at 1 C (90.7 % retention after 500 cycles) and 0.3 C (83.3 % retention after 1000 cycles). With a low N/P ratio (≈2), the capacity retention for NCM523/Li cells can achieve 94.3 % after 100 cycles at 0.3 C. Exploring the LCE is of paramount significance because it provides more possibilities of the lithium salt selections, especially reviving some lithium salts that are excluded before due to their low solubility. More importantly, LCE has the significant advantage of commercialization due to its cost-effectiveness.
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- Pengcheng Li
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H5, Canada
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- College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310027, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1H9, Canada
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Zeng T, Hu Z, Zhou Z, Fan C, Zhang F, Liu J, Liu DH. Boron-Catalyzed Graphitization Carbon Layer Enabling LiMn 0.8 Fe 0.2 PO 4 Cathode Superior Kinetics and Li-Storage Properties. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201390. [PMID: 36541738 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The poor electrode kinetics and low conductivity of the LiMn0.8 Fe0.2 PO4 cathode seriously impede its practical application. Here, an effective strategy of boron-catalyzed graphitization carbon coating layer is proposed to stabilize the nanostructure and improve the kinetic properties and Li-storage capability of LiMn0.8 Fe0.2 PO4 nanocrystals for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The graphite-like BC3 is derived from B-catalyzed graphitization coating layers, which can not only effectively maintain the dynamic stability of the LiMn0.8 Fe0.2 PO4 nanostructure during cycling, but also plays an important role in enhancing the conductivity and Li+ migration kinetics of LiMn0.8 Fe0.2 PO4 @B-C. The optimized LiMn0.8 Fe0.2 PO4 @B-C exhibits the fastest intercalation/deintercalation kinetics, highest electrical conductivity (8.41 × 10-2 S cm-1 ), Li+ diffusion coefficient (6.17 × 10-12 cm2 s-1 ), and Li-storage performance among three comparison samples (B-C0, B-C6, and B-C9). The highly reversible properties and structural stability of LiMn0.8 Fe0.2 PO4 @B-C are further proved by operando XRD analysis. The B-catalyzed graphitization carbon coating strategy is expected to be an effective pathway to overcome the inherent drawbacks of the high-energy density LiMn0.8 Fe0.2 PO4 cathode and to improve other cathode materials with low-conductivity and poor electrode kinetics for rechargeable second batteries.
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- Taotao Zeng
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry of Education, Collaborative Innovation Center of Henan Province for Green Manufacturing of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, 453007, P. R. China
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Jia C, Zhang F, Zhang N, Li Q, He X, Sun J, Jiang R, Lei Z, Liu ZH. Bifunctional Photoassisted Li-O 2 Battery with Ultrahigh Rate-Cycling Performance Based on Siloxene Size Regulation. ACS NANO 2023; 17:1713-1722. [PMID: 36622112 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c12025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Directly integrating the bifunctional photoelectrode into Li-O2 batteries has been considered an effective way to reduce the overpotential and promote electric energy saving. However, more regular investigations on various bifunctional photocatalysts have still been desired for high-performance photoassisted Li-O2 batteries. Herein, a systematic exploration of various-sized siloxene photocatalysts affected by Li-O2 batteries has been introduced. Compared with the utilization of larger-sized siloxene nanosheets (SNSs), the photoassisted Li-O2 battery with a siloxene quantum dot (SQD) photoelectrode delivers a superior round-trip efficiency of 230% based on the highest discharge potential up to 3.72 V and lowest charge potential of 1.60 V and enables the maintenance of a long-term cycling life with only 13% efficiency attenuation after 200 cycles at 0.075 mA/cm2. Furthermore, this system exhibits a record-high rate-cycling performance (162% round-trip efficiency, even at 3 mA/cm2) and a high discharge capacity of 2212 mAh/g at 1 mA/cm2. These ground-breaking performances could be attributed to the synergistic effect of the photocatalytic and electrocatalytic activities of SQD photocatalysts with the ideal conduction band/valence band values, the abundant defective sites, and the stronger O2 and lower LiO2 adsorption strengths of SQD photocatalysts. These systematic research studies highlight the significance of SQD bifunctional photocatalysts and could be extended to other photocatalysts for further high-efficiency photoelectric conversion and storage.
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- Congying Jia
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Shaanxi Normal University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710062, P.R. China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Shaanxi Normal University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710062, P.R. China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Shaanxi Normal University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710062, P.R. China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry (Shaanxi Normal University), Ministry of Education, Xi'an 710062, P.R. China
- Shaanxi Key Laboratory for Advanced Energy Devices, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, P.R. China
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Wang WC, Song YH, Yang GD, Jiao R, Zhang JY, Wu XL, Zhang JP, Li YF, Tong CY, Sun HZ. Carbonized Polymer Dots with Controllable N, O Functional Groups as Electrolyte Additives to Achieve Stable Li Metal Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2206597. [PMID: 36617512 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Electrolyte additive is an effective strategy to inhibit the uncontrolled growth of Li dendrites for lithium metal batteries (LMBs). However, most of the additives are complex synthesis and prone to decompose in cycling. Herein, in order to guide the homogeneous deposition of Li+ , carbonized polymer dots (CPDs) as electrolyte additives are successfully designed and synthesized by microwave (M-CPDs) and hydrothermal (H-CPDs) approaches. The controllable functional groups containing N or O (especially pyridinic-N, pyrrolic-N, and carboxyl group) enable CPDs to keep stable in electrolytes for at least 3 months. Meanwhile, the clusters formed between CPDs and Li+ through electrostatic interaction effectively guide the uniform Li dispersion and limit the "tip effect" and dendrite formation. Moreover, as lithiophilic groups increase, the strong electrostatic interference for the solvation effect of Li+ in the electrolyte is formed, which induces faster Li+ diffusion/transfer. As expected, H-CPDs achieve the ultra-even Li+ transfer. The corresponding Li//LiFePO4 full cell delivers a high capacity retention rate of 93.8% after 200 cycles, which is much higher than that of the cells without additives (61.2%) and with M-CPDs (83.7%) as additives. The strategy in this work provides a theoretical direction for CPDs as electrolyte additives used in energy storage devices.
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- Wen-Chen Wang
- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
- Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, and Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology (Northeast Normal University), Ministry of Education, 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, National & Local United Engineering Laboratory for Power Batteries, Northeast Normal University, No. 5268 Renmin Street, Changchun, Jilin, 130024, P. R. China
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Li Q, Liu H, Jin B, Li L, Sheng Q, Cui M, Li Y, Lang X, Zhu Y, Zhao L, Jiang Q. Anchoring polysulfides via a CoS 2/NC@1T MoS 2 modified separator for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries. Inorg Chem Front 2023. [DOI: 10.1039/d2qi01884e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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CoS2/NC@1T MoS2 synthesized by a one-step hydrothermal method forms a unique hierarchical configuration with simultaneous internal and external modifications. A lithium–sulfur battery with a CoS2/NC@1T MoS2-PP separator shows superior cycling performance.
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- Qicheng Li
- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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- Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials, Ministry of Education, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, China
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Ma Q, Gao R, Liu Y, Dou H, Zheng Y, Or T, Yang L, Li Q, Cu Q, Feng R, Zhang Z, Nie Y, Ren B, Luo D, Wang X, Yu A, Chen Z. Regulation of Outer Solvation Shell Toward Superior Low-Temperature Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2207344. [PMID: 36177699 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202207344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Revised: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Aqueous Zn-ion batteries are well regarded among a next-generation energy-storage technology due to their low cost and high safety. However, the unstable stripping/plating process leading to severe dendrite growth under high current density and low temperature impede their practical application. Herein, it is demonstrated that the addition of 2-propanol can regulate the outer solvation shell structure of Zn2+ by replacing water molecules to establish a "eutectic solvation shell", which provides strong affinity with the Zn (101) crystalline plane and fast desolvation kinetics during the plating process, rendering homogeneous Zn deposition without dendrite formation. As a result, the Zn anode exhibits promising cycle stability over 500 h under an elevated current density of 15 mA cm-2 and high depth of discharge of 51.2%. Furthermore, remarkable electrochemical performance is achieved in a 150 mAh Zn|V2 O5 pouch cell over 1000 cycles at low temperature of -20 °C. This work not only offers a new strategy to achieve excellent performance of aqueous Zn-ion batteries under harsh conditions, but also reveals electrolyte structure designs that can be applied in related energy storage and conversion fields.
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- Qianyi Ma
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Canadian Light Source, Saskatoon, S7N 2V3, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering & International Academy of Optoelectronics at Zhaoqing, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
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Chen J, Wang Y, Li S, Chen H, Qiao X, Zhao J, Ma Y, Alshareef HN. Porous Metal Current Collectors for Alkali Metal Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 10:e2205695. [PMID: 36437052 PMCID: PMC9811491 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202205695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Alkali metals (i.e., Li, Na, and K) are promising anode materials for next-generation high-energy-density batteries due to their superior theoretical specific capacities and low electrochemical potentials. However, the uneven current and ion distribution on the anode surface probably induces undesirable dendrite growth, which leads to significant safety hazards and severely hinders the commercialization of alkali metal anodes. A smart and versatile strategy that can accommodate alkali metals into porous metal current collectors (PMCCs) has been well established to resolve the issues as well as to promote the practical applications of alkali metal anodes. Moreover, the proposal of PMCCs can meet the requirement of the dendrite-free battery fabrication industry, while the electrode material loading exactly needs the metal current collector component as well. Here, a systematic survey on advanced PMCCs for Li, Na, and K alkali metal anodes is presented, including their development timeline, categories, fabrication methods, and working mechanism. On this basis, some significant methodology advances to control pore structure, surface area, surface wettability, and mechanical properties are systematically summarized. Further, the existing issues and the development prospects of PMCCs to improve anode performance in alkali metal batteries are discussed.
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- Jianyu Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- Materials Science and EngineeringKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays (KLOEID) and Jiangsu Key Laboratory for BiosensorsInstitute of Advanced Materials (IAM)Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications9 Wenyuan RoadNanjing210023China
- Suzhou Vocational Institute of Industrial Technology1 Zhineng AvenueSuzhou International Education ParkSuzhou215104China
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- Materials Science and EngineeringKing Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)Thuwal23955‐6900Saudi Arabia
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Ionic Liquid Confined in MOF/Polymerized Ionic Network Core-Shell Host as a Solid Electrolyte for Lithium Batteries. Chem Eng Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2022.118271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Bao W, Wang R, Qian C, Li M, Sun K, Yu F, Liu H, Guo C, Li J. Photoassisted High-Performance Lithium Anode Enabled by Oriented Crystal Planes. ACS NANO 2022; 16:17454-17465. [PMID: 36137269 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c08684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Lithium (Li) metal anodes are candidates for the next-generation high-performance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, uncontrolable Li dendrite growth leads to safety issues and a low Coulombic efficiency (CE), which hinders the commercialization of Li metal batteries. Stable Li anodes based on the tailored plane deposition and photoassisted synergistic current collectors are currently the subject of research; however, there are few related studies. To suppress the growth of Li dendrites and achieve dense Li deposition, we design a low-cost customized-facet/photoassisted synergistic dendrite-free anode. The tailored (002) plane endows it with a nanorod array/microsphere composite structure and exhibits a strong affinity for Li, which effectively reduces the Li+ nucleation overpotential and promotes uniform Li deposition. Notably, during the photoassisted Li deposition/stripping process, due to electron-hole separation, a weakly charged layer is formed on the (002) surface and local charge carrier changes are induced, reducing the overpotential by 8.3 mV, enhancing the reaction kinetics, and resulting in a high CE of ∼99.3% for the 300th cycle at 2 mA cm-2. This work is of great significance for the field of next-generation photoassisted Li metal anodes.
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- Weizhai Bao
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
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- Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, Australia
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
- Department of Materials Physics, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, People's Republic of China
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Li Y, Li S, Cui J, Yan J, Tan HH, Liu J, Wu Y. TiO 2 nanotubular arrays decorated with ultrafine Ag nanoseeds enabling a stable and dendrite-free lithium metal anode. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2022; 4:4639-4647. [PMID: 36341294 PMCID: PMC9595180 DOI: 10.1039/d2na00526c] [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: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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To exploit next-generation high-energy Li metal batteries, it is vitally important to settle the issue of dendrite growth accompanied by interfacial instability of the Li anode. Applying 3D current collectors as hosts for Li deposition emerges as a prospective strategy to achieve uniform Li nucleation and suppress Li dendrites. Herein, well-aligned and spaced TiO2 nanotube arrays grown on Ti foil and surface decorated with dispersed Ag nanocrystals (Ag@TNTAs/Ti) were constructed and employed as a 3D host for regulating Li stripping/plating behaviors and suppressing Li dendrites, and also relieving volume fluctuation during repetitive Li plating/stripping. Uniform TiO2 nanotubular structures with a large surface allow fast electron/ion transport and uniform local current density distribution, leading to homogeneous Li growth on the nanotube surface. Moreover, Ag nanocrystals and TiO2 nanotubes have good Li affinity, which facilitates Li+ capture and reduces the Li nucleation barrier, achieving uniform nucleation and growth of Li metal over the 3D Ag@TNTAs/Ti host. As a result, the as-fabricated Ag@TNTAs/Ti electrode exhibits dendrite-free plating morphology and long-term cycle stability with coulombic efficiency maintained over 98.5% even after 1000 cycles at a current density of 1 mA cm-2 and cycling capacity of 1 mA h cm-2. In symmetric cells, the Ag@TNTAs/Ti-Li electrode shows a much lower hysteresis of 40 mV over an ultralong cycle period of 2600 h at a current density of 1 mA cm-2 and cycling capacity of 1 mA h cm-2. Moreover, the full cell with the Ag@TNTAs/Ti-Li anode and LiFePO4 cathode achieves a high capacity of 155.2 mA h g-1 at 0.5C and retains 77.9% capacity with an average CE of ≈99.7% over 200 cycles.
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- Yulei Li
- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Department of Electronic Materials Engineering, Research School of Physics and Engineering, Australian National University Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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- Institute of Industry & Equipment Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Advanced Composite Materials Design & Application of Anhui Province, Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials & Devices of Anhui Province, Hefei University of Technology Hefei 230009 China
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Combating Li metal deposits in all-solid-state battery via the piezoelectric and ferroelectric effects. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2211059119. [PMID: 36191201 PMCID: PMC9564934 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2211059119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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All-solid-state Li-metal batteries (ASSLBs) are highly desirable, due to their inherent safety and high energy density; however, the irregular and uncontrolled growth of Li filaments is detrimental to interfacial stability and safety. Herein, we report on the incorporation of piezo-/ferroelectric BaTiO3 (BTO) nanofibers into solid electrolytes and determination of electric-field distribution due to BTO inclusion that effectively regulates the nucleation and growth of Li dendrites. Theoretical simulations predict that the piezoelectric effect of BTO embedded in solid electrolyte reduces the driving force of dendrite growth at high curvatures, while its ferroelectricity reduces the overpotential, which helps to regularize Li deposition and Li+ flux. Polarization reversal of soft solid electrolytes was identified, confirming a regular deposition and morphology alteration of Li. As expected, the ASSLBs operating with LiFePO4/Li and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)/garnet solid electrolyte containing 10% BTO additive showed a steady and long cycle life with a reversible capacity of 103.2 mAh g-1 over 500 cycles at 1 C. Furthermore, the comparable cyclability and flexibility of the scalable pouch cells prepared and the successful validation in the sulfide electrolytes, demonstrating its universal and promising application for the integration of Li metal anodes in solid-state batteries.
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Mu Y, Chen Y, Wu B, Zhang Q, Lin M, Zeng L. Dual Vertically Aligned Electrode-Inspired High-Capacity Lithium Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2203321. [PMID: 35999430 PMCID: PMC9596838 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202203321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Lithium (Li) dendrite formation and poor Li+ transport kinetics under high-charging current densities and capacities inhibit the capabilities of Li metal batteries (LMBs). This study proposes a 3D conductive multichannel carbon framework (MCF) with homogeneously distributed vertical graphene nanowalls (VGWs@MCF) as a multifunctional host to efficiently regulate Li deposition and accelerate Li+ transport. A novel electrode for both Li|VGWs@MCF anode and LFP|VGWs@MCF (NCM811 |VGWs@MCF) cathode is designed and fabricated using a dual vertically aligned architecture. This unique hierarchical structure provides ultrafast, continuous, and smooth electron transport channels; furthermore, it furnishes outstanding mechanical strength to support massive Li deposition at ultrahigh rates. As a result, the Li|VGWs@MCF anode exhibits outstanding cycling stability at ultrahigh currents and capacities (1000 h at 10 mA cm-2 and 10 mAh cm-2 , and 1000 h at 30 mA cm-2 and 60 mAh cm-2 ). Moreover, full cells made of such 3D anodes and freestanding LFP|VGWs@MCF (NCM811 |VGWs@MCF) cathodes with conspicuous mass loading (45 mg cm-2 for LFP and 35 mg cm-2 for NCM811 ) demonstrate excellent areal capacities (6.98 mAh cm-2 for LFP and 5.6 mAh cm-2 for NCM811 ). This strategy proposes a promising direction for the development of high-energy-density practical Li batteries that combine safety, performance, and sustainability.
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- Yongbiao Mu
- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy StorageSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
- Southern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy StorageSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
- Southern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy StorageSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
- Southern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy StorageSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
- Department of Mechanical and Energy EngineeringSouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
- Southern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055China
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Zhang L, Ma T, Yang Y, Liu Y, Zhou P, Pan Z, Hu B, He C, Yu S. Pomegranate-Inspired Graphene Parcel Enables High-Performance Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anodes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2203178. [PMID: 35945169 PMCID: PMC9534963 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202203178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Uncontrolled lithium dendrites seriously hinder the commercialization of lithium metal batteries in comparison to the durable lithium-ion batteries. Herein, inspired by squashy pomegranate structure, a novel loading strategy of metallic lithium (Li) is introduced to construct dendrite-free Li metal anodes through porous reduced graphene oxide/Au (PRGO/Au) composite microrods (MRs) as unique storage parcels. The abundant internal voids and robust host structure are capable of achieving high mass loading of Li metal and effectively alleviating the conceivable volume change during cycling, accompanied by the preferential selective plating/stripping of Li inside the graphene-based MRs with the embedded Au nanonuclei. As a result, the obtained PRGO/Au-Li anodes deliver a long-lifespan stable cycling up to 600 h with a high specific capacity of ≈2140 mA h g-1 and voltage hysteresis as low as 20 mV in the absence of dendrites. The assembled full cells exhibit excellent rate capability and cycling stability. This work provides an alternative strategy to construct advanced high-energy-density lithium batteries via the unique 1D bioinspired graphene-based packaging strategy.
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- Long Zhang
- Department of ChemistryInstitute of Biomimetic Materials & ChemistryAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Biomimetic MaterialsDivision of Nanomaterials & ChemistryHefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleInstitute of EnergyHefei Comprehensive National Science CenterUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryInstitute of Biomimetic Materials & ChemistryAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Biomimetic MaterialsDivision of Nanomaterials & ChemistryHefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleInstitute of EnergyHefei Comprehensive National Science CenterUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryInstitute of Biomimetic Materials & ChemistryAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Biomimetic MaterialsDivision of Nanomaterials & ChemistryHefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleInstitute of EnergyHefei Comprehensive National Science CenterUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryInstitute of Biomimetic Materials & ChemistryAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Biomimetic MaterialsDivision of Nanomaterials & ChemistryHefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleInstitute of EnergyHefei Comprehensive National Science CenterUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryInstitute of Biomimetic Materials & ChemistryAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Biomimetic MaterialsDivision of Nanomaterials & ChemistryHefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleInstitute of EnergyHefei Comprehensive National Science CenterUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryInstitute of Biomimetic Materials & ChemistryAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Biomimetic MaterialsDivision of Nanomaterials & ChemistryHefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleInstitute of EnergyHefei Comprehensive National Science CenterUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryInstitute of Biomimetic Materials & ChemistryAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Biomimetic MaterialsDivision of Nanomaterials & ChemistryHefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleInstitute of EnergyHefei Comprehensive National Science CenterUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental EngineeringShenzhen UniversityShenzhen518060P. R. China
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- Department of ChemistryInstitute of Biomimetic Materials & ChemistryAnhui Engineering Laboratory of Biomimetic MaterialsDivision of Nanomaterials & ChemistryHefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleInstitute of EnergyHefei Comprehensive National Science CenterUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefei230026P. R. China
- Institute of Innovative MaterialsDepartment of Materials Science and EngineeringDepartment of ChemistrySouthern University of Science and TechnologyShenzhen518055P. R. China
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Wang C, Ying C, Shang J, Karcher SE, McCloy J, Liu J, Zhong WH. A Bioinspired Coating for Stabilizing Li Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:43886-43896. [PMID: 36099531 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c10667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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With plenty of charges and rich functional groups, bovine serum albumin (BSA) protein provides effective transport for multiple metallic ions inside blood vessels. Inspired by the unique ionic transport function, we develop a BSA protein coating to stabilize Li anode, regulate Li+ transport, and resolve the Li dendrite growth for Li metal batteries (LMBs). The experimental and simulation studies demonstrate that the coating has strong interactions with Li metal, increases the wetting with electrolyte, reduces the electrolyte/Li side reactions, and significantly suppresses the Li dendrite formation. As a result, the BSA coating exhibits excellent stability in the electrolyte and improves the performance of Li|Cu and Li|Li cells as well as the LiFePO4|Li batteries. This work reveals that LMBs can benefit from the biological function of BSA, i.e., special transport capability of metallic ions, and lays an important foundation in design of protein-based materials for effectively enhancing the electrochemical performance of energy storage systems.
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- Chenxu Wang
- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
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Fu Y, Chen Y, Zhou L. Comonomer-Tuned Gel Electrolyte Enables Ultralong Cycle Life of Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:40871-40880. [PMID: 36040104 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c09771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Rechargeable lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are considered the "holy grail" of energy storage systems. Unfortunately, uncontrollable dendritic lithium growth inherent in these batteries has prevented their practical applications. The benefits of solid-state electrolyte for LMBs are limited due to the common compromise between ionic conductivity and mechanical property. This work proposes a mechanism for simultaneous improvement in ionic conductivity and mechanical strength of gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) which is based on tunable cross-linked polymer network through adjusting monomer ratios. With increasing bisphenol A ethoxylate dimethacrylate (E2BADMA) and poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) mass ratios in GPE precursors, the formed polymer network experienced a composition evolution from a 3D cross-linked mono PEGDA network to triple PEGDA, E2BADMA, and PEGDA/E2BADMA networks and then to dual E2BADMA and PEGDA/E2BADMA networks, accompanied by the increase in both storage modulus (from 6 to 37 MPa) and ionic conductivity (from 0.06 to 0.44 mS cm-1). As a result, the E2BADMA/PEGDA mass ratio of 2:1 facilitates the successful fabrication of a dual-network-supported GPE (PEEPL-12) with a mechanical strength of 37 MPa and superior electrochemical properties (a high ionic conductivity of 0.44 mS cm-1 and a wide electrochemical stability window of 4.85 V vs Li/Li+). Such polymer electrolyte-based symmetric lithium metal batteries delivered a long cycle life (2000 h at 0.1 mA cm-2 and 0.1 mAh cm-2), and the Li|PEEPL-12|LiFePO4 cell delivered a high capacity of 140 mAh g-1 at the 100th cycle at the current density of 0.1 C (1 C = 170 mAh g-1). A more thorough investigation indicated the formation of a stable solid electrolyte interphase layer on a lithium metal anode. These extraordinary features open up a venue for fabrication of advanced polymer electrolyte for long-cycle-life lithium metal batteries.
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- Yu Fu
- School of System Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, Southern University of Science and Technology, Xueyuan Road 1088, Shen Zhen 518055 Guang Dong, China
- School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Zhangwu Road 100, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of System Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, Southern University of Science and Technology, Xueyuan Road 1088, Shen Zhen 518055 Guang Dong, China
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- School of System Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, Southern University of Science and Technology, Xueyuan Road 1088, Shen Zhen 518055 Guang Dong, China
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Li Y, Zhang Y, Li Z, Yan Z, Xiao X, Liu X, Chen J, Shen Y, Sun Q, Huang Y. Operando Decoding of Surface Strain in Anode-Free Lithium Metal Batteries via Optical Fiber Sensor. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2203247. [PMID: 35863904 PMCID: PMC9475526 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202203247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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With zero excess lithium, anode-free lithium metal batteries (AFLMBs) can deliver much higher energy density than that of traditional lithium metal batteries. However, AFLMBs are prone to suffer from rapid capacity loss and short life. Monitoring and analyzing the capacity decay of AFLMBs are of great importance for their future applications. It is known that the capacity fade mainly comes from the formation of solid electrolyte interphase species and dead lithium, which leads to irreversible volume expansion. Therefore, monitoring and distinguishing the irreversible volume expansion or reversible volume expansion are the key points to analyze the capacity fade of AFLMBs. Herein, an applicable technique based on optical fiber sensors to characterize and quantize the volume change of AFLMBs is developed. By attaching fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors onto the surface of the multilayered anode-free pouch cells, the strain evolution of the cells is successfully monitored and correlated with their electrochemical properties. It is found that the decline of surface strain fluctuation amplitude caused by the loss of active lithium is the leading indicator of battery failure. The proposed sensing technique has excellent multiplexing capability that can be considered as an elementary unit for capacity fade analysis in next-generation battery management system.
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- Yanpeng Li
- School of Optical and Electronic InformationNational Engineering Research Center of Next Generation Internet Access‐systemWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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- School of Optical and Electronic InformationNational Engineering Research Center of Next Generation Internet Access‐systemWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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- School of Optical and Electronic InformationNational Engineering Research Center of Next Generation Internet Access‐systemWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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- School of Optical and Electronic InformationNational Engineering Research Center of Next Generation Internet Access‐systemWuhan National Laboratory for OptoelectronicsHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould TechnologySchool of Materials Science and EngineeringHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanHubei430074China
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Guan W, Hu X, Liu Y, Sun J, He C, Du Z, Bi J, Wang K, Ai W. Advances in the Emerging Gradient Designs of Li Metal Hosts. Research (Wash D C) 2022; 2022:9846537. [PMID: 36034101 PMCID: PMC9368513 DOI: 10.34133/2022/9846537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Developing host has been recognized a potential countermeasure to circumvent the intrinsic drawbacks of Li metal anode (LMA), such as uncontrolled dendrite growth, unstable solid electrolyte interface, and infinite volume fluctuations. To realize proper Li accommodation, particularly bottom-up deposition of Li metal, gradient designs of host materials including lithiophilicity and/or conductivity have attracted a great deal of attention in recent years. However, a critical and specialized review on this quickly evolving topic is still absent. In this review, we attempt to comprehensively summarize and update the related advances in guiding Li nucleation and deposition. First, the fundamentals regarding Li deposition are discussed, with particular attention to the gradient design principles of host materials. Correspondingly, the progress of creating different gradients in terms of lithiophilicity, conductivity, and their hybrid is systematically reviewed. Finally, future challenges and perspective on the gradient design of advanced hosts towards practical LMAs are provided, which would provide a useful guidance for future studies.
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- Wanqing Guan
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, Singapore 639798
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics (FSCFE), Xi’an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi’an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering (IBME), Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China
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Jin E, Tantratian K, Zhao C, Codirenzi A, Goncharova LV, Wang C, Yang F, Wang Y, Pirayesh P, Guo J, Chen L, Sun X, Zhao Y. Ionic Conductive and Highly-Stable Interface for Alkali Metal Anodes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2203045. [PMID: 35869868 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202203045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Alkali metals are regarded as the most promising candidates for advanced anode for the next-generation batteries due to their high specific capacity, low electrochemical potential, and lightweight. However, critical problems of the alkali metal anodes, especially dendrite formation and interface stabilization, remain challenging to overcome. The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is a key factor affecting Li and Na deposition behavior and electrochemical performances. Herein, a facile and universal approach is successfully developed to fabricate ionic conductive interfaces for Li and Na metal anodes by modified atomic layer deposition (ALD). In this process, the Li metal (or Na metal) plays the role of Li (or Na) source without any additional Li (or Na) precursor during ALD. Moreover, the key questions about the influence of ALD deposition temperature on the compositions and structure of the coatings are addressed. The optimized ionic conductive coatings have significantly improved the electrochemical performances. In addition, the electrochemical phase-field model is performed to prove that the ionic conductive coating is very effective in promoting uniform electrodeposition. This approach is universal and can be potentially applied to other different metal anodes. At the same time, it can be extended to other types of coatings or other deposition techniques.
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- Enzhong Jin
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, 48128, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dearborn, MI, 48128, USA
- Michigan Institute for Data Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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