Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Lithium
metal
anodes
generally
suffer
from
uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
and
large
volume
change,
while
traditional
skeletons
such
as
Li13In3
Li22Sn5
are
too
heavy
discontinuous
to
offer
highly
efficient
structural
supportability
for
composite
Li
anodes.
In
this
work,
lightweight
stable
fiber-clustered
skeletons,
which
composed
of
LiB
fibers
jointed
Li22Si5
nanoparticles,
can
be
obtained
by
smelting
SiB6
powder
ingots.
addition
serving
both
ionic
electronic
conductors
anodes,
the
reduced
volumetric
fluctuation
offering
uniform,
heterogeneous,
continuous
architectures
suppressing
lithium
dendrites
with
low
nucleation
overpotential
diffusion
energy
barrier.
As
a
result,
Li–SiB6|Li–SiB6
symmetrical
cells
achieve
an
ultralong
lifespan
over
2000
h
cycling
at
1
mA
cm–2
cm–2.
Eventually,
Li–SiB6|LiFePO4
full
exhibit
long-term
cyclability
400
cycles
high-capacity
retention
94.5%
2
C,
Li–SiB6|LiCoO2
pouch
impressive
85%
capacity
after
350
cycles.
This
work
develops
new
strategy
strengthen
stability
fibrous
minimize
changes
dendrite-free
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
The
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
layer
is
capable
of
protecting
lithium
anodes
and
preventing
side
reactions
with
electrolytes.
development
inorganic/organic
composite
hybrid
SEI
can
be
considered
as
an
efficient
strategy
to
combine
the
merits
high
ion
conductivity,
mechanical
modulus,
flexibility.
However,
it
still
poses
a
great
challenge
solve
agglomeration
problem
in
these
maintain
strong
interaction
between
metal.
Herein,
bilayer
ultra‐thin
(P‐FEM@Li)
derivative
from
reactive
fluorinated
copolymer
(P‐FEM)
prepared
shows
ultra‐large
Young's
modulus
(>
75
GPa).
robust
inorganic
LiF‐rich
provides
superior
ionic
conductivity
large
while
flexible
organic
polymer
regulates
ions
transport
compatibility.
P‐FEM
induced
demonstrate
stable
cycles
for
more
than
4400
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
average
coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
Li||P‐FEM@Cu
99.78%
after
100
cycles.
Moreover,
P‐FEM@Li||NCM811
punch
cell
428
Wh
kg
−1
exhibits
high‐capacity
retention
73%
175
This
work
new
way
prepare
practical
anodes.
Highly
selective
and
efficient
extraction
of
lithium
from
brine
is
considered
a
promising
strategy
to
alleviate
the
imbalance
between
supply
demand
resources.
However,
it
still
challenging
for
ions
(Li+)
recovery
brine.
In
this
work,
LiMn2O4
nanoparticles
embedded
in
situ
carbon
networks
(LMO-C)
derived
metal–organic
frameworks
by
incomplete
calcination
have
been
developed
via
hybrid
capacitive
deionization
(HCDI)
process.
The
adsorption
capacity
obtained
LMO-C
Li+
3.5
mmol
g–1,
while
separation
factor
reaches
24.5
at
high
Mg:Li
ratio
20.
insertion
Li
atoms
lattice
were
visually
confirmed.
addition,
found
that
synergistic
effect
LMO
retained
surface
LMO-C,
above
effectively
promotes
migration
sustainability
HCDI
This
work
believed
provide
guidance
design
synthesis
high-performance
materials
practical
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Oxygen
electrocatalysis
is
a
core
reaction
in
renewable
energy
devices,
greatly
promoting
the
transformation
and
upgrading
of
structure.
Nonetheless,
performance
conversion
devices
hindered
by
large
overpotential
slow
kinetics
oxygen
electrocatalytic
reactions.
Recently,
single‐atom
catalysts
(SACs)
have
emerged
as
promising
contenders
field
because
their
exceptional
metal
atom
utilization,
distinctive
coordination
environment,
adjustable
electronic
properties.
This
review
presents
latest
advancements
design
Co‐based
SACs
for
electrocatalysis.
First,
OER
ORR
mechanisms
are
introduced.
Subsequently,
strategies
regulating
structure
summarized
three
aspects,
including
centers,
support
carriers.
A
particular
emphasis
given
to
relationship
between
properties
catalysts.
Afterward,
applications
explored.
Ultimately,
challenges
prospects
prospected.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(48)
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Abstract
Utilization
of
thin
Li
metal
is
the
ultimate
pathway
to
achieving
practical
high‐energy‐density
batteries
(LMBs),
but
its
implementation
has
been
significantly
impeded
by
formidable
challenges
poor
thinning
processability,
severe
interphase
instability
and
notorious
dendritic
growth.
Here
we
report
a
(10–40
μm)
Li/Mo/Li
2
Se
with
concurrently
modulated
mechanical
properties,
achieved
via
scalable
rolling
process.
The
in
situ
generated
Mo
not
only
enhance
strength
enabling
fabrication
metal,
also
promote
homogeneous
electrodeposition.
Significantly,
demonstrates
ultrahigh‐rate
performance
(15
mA
cm
−2
)
ultralong‐lifespan
cycling
sustainability
(2700
cycles)
exceptional
anti‐pulverization
capability.
Li|LiFePO
4
cells
show
substantially
prolonged
cyclability
over
1200
cycles
an
ultralow
decay
rate
~0.01
%
per
cycle.
Moreover,
Li|LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
pouch
deliver
enhanced
stability
even
under
extremely
harsh
conditions
low
negative‐to‐positive‐capacity
(N/P)
ratio
~1.2
lean
electrolyte
~0.95
g
Ah
−1
,
showing
energy
density
329.2
Wh
kg
.
This
work
sheds
light
on
facile
for
production
durable
anode
toward
reliable
practicability.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Lithium
metal
has
been
considered
as
the
most
promising
anode
for
next-generation
batteries.
However,
its
high
reactivity
with
electrolyte
and
growth
of
lithium
dendrites
hamper
application
metal-based
Herein,
we
demonstrate
that
polyphosphides
(LixPPs)
can
be
dissolved
in
diethyl
carbonate
(DEC)
used
a
reconditioner
generating
protective
layer
regulating
deposition
Li
anode.
Since
LixPPs
are
reduced
prior
to
lithiation
process,
their
product
uniform
tight
at
surface
metal.
The
situ-formed
protection
superhigh
ionic
conductivity,
thickness
easily
controlled
by
tuning
amount
LixPPs,
thus
facilitating
interface
stability.
Li-Li
symmetry
batteries
show
stable
cycling
performance
2
mA
cm-2
1
mAh
over
5000
h.
Interestingly,
it
exhibits
self-healing
function
on
scratched
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 7, 2025
The
practical
application
of
semisolid
lithium
metal
batteries
is
impeded
by
inadequate
ionic
conductivity,
suboptimal
oxidation/reduction
stability,
and
safety
concerns
the
electrolyte.
Herein,
a
versatile
molecular
engineering
strategy
proposed
to
construct
robust
polymer
framework
for
electrolytes,
which
creates
highly
compatible
cross-linked
networks
in
situ
gelation
concentrated
succinonitrile-based
plastic
crystal
electrolytes
multifunctional
nitrogen-
fluorine-rich
monomers.
This
allows
electrolyte
promote
rapid
Li-ion
transpsort
through
weak
coordination
with
segments.
Meanwhile,
strong
interactions
between
matrix
succinonitrile
enhance
their
mutual
solubility,
reduce
crystallinity
succinonitrile,
establish
fast
ion-conductive
pathways.
resultant
induces
formation
LiF/Li3N-rich
solid
interphases
achieves
uniform
deposition
behaviors.
Moreover,
it
mitigates
fire
risks
cothermally
decomposing
produce
fire-extinguishing
gases
(CO2
NH3)
leveraging
nonflammability
succinonitrile.
Significant
improvements
electrochemical
performance
have
been
observed
Li
symmetric,
Li||LiFePO4,
Li||LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2
cells
both
at
room
temperature
high
(60
°C).
As
demonstration
model,
this
has
successfully
applied
thermal
stability
pouch
cells,
offering
promising
solution
under
extreme
conditions.