Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(3)
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Abstract
Replacing
liquid
electrolytes
with
solid‐state
polymer
(SPEs)
can
solve
the
safety
hazards
of
Li
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
while
increasing
their
energy
density.
However,
there
has
been
limited
success
so
far
in
preparing
advanced
SPEs
controllable
molecular
structure
and
chemical
composition,
posing
great
obstacles
to
further
promoting
its
application
LMBs.
Recently,
ring‐opening
polymerization
(ROP),
including
cationic
ROP,
anionic
metathesis
polymerization,
become
a
dazzling
new
star
achieving
due
mild
conditions
composition
(molecular
structure,
functional
group),
etc.
Besides,
is
no
small
molecule
released
during
process,
which
means
reduced
interfacial
side
reaction.
Hence,
this
review,
merits
ROP
mechanism
as
well
interfering
factors,
etc
are
evaluated
from
perspective
synthetic
chemistry.
Furthermore,
review
focuses
on
outlining
existing
cases
related
much
possible
summarize
them
different
ring
structures
(from
triple
multivariate
ring)
methods,
hoping
provide
comprehensive
understanding
serve
strategic
guidance
for
designing
high‐performance
SPEs.
Challenges
opportunities
regarding
burgeoning
field
also
discussed
at
end.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
Solid-state
electrolytes
(SSEs)
are
widely
considered
the
essential
components
for
upcoming
rechargeable
lithium-ion
batteries
owing
to
potential
great
safety
and
energy
density.
Among
them,
polymer
solid-state
(PSEs)
competitive
candidates
replacing
commercial
liquid
due
their
flexibility,
shape
versatility
easy
machinability.
Despite
rapid
development
of
PSEs,
practical
application
still
faces
obstacles
including
poor
ionic
conductivity,
narrow
electrochemical
stable
window
inferior
mechanical
strength.
Polymer/inorganic
composite
(PIEs)
formed
by
adding
ceramic
fillers
in
PSEs
merge
benefits
inorganic
(ISEs),
exhibiting
appreciable
comprehensive
properties
abundant
interfaces
with
unique
characteristics.
Some
PIEs
highly
compatible
high-voltage
cathode
lithium
metal
anode,
which
offer
desirable
access
obtaining
high
This
review
elucidates
current
issues
recent
advances
PIEs.
The
performance
was
remarkably
influenced
characteristics
type,
content,
morphology,
arrangement
surface
groups.
We
focus
on
molecular
interaction
between
different
environment
designing
high-performance
Finally,
opportunities
creating
outlined.
aims
provide
some
theoretical
guidance
direction
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(47)
Published: Aug. 4, 2023
Solid-state
lithium-metal
batteries
constructed
by
in-situ
solidification
of
cyclic
ether
are
considered
to
be
a
critical
strategy
for
the
next
generation
solid-state
with
high
energy
density
and
safety.
However,
poor
thermal/electrochemical
stability
linear
polyethers
severe
interfacial
reactions
limit
its
further
development.
Herein,
ring-opening
hybrid
crosslinked
polymerization
is
proposed
organic/inorganic
polymer
electrolyte
(HCPE)
superior
ionic
conductivity
2.22
×
10-3
S
cm-1
at
30
°C,
ultrahigh
Li+
transference
number
0.88,
wide
electrochemical
window
5.2
V.
These
allow
highly
stable
lithium
stripping/plating
cycling
over
1000
h
1
mA
cm-2
,
which
also
reveal
well-defined
stabilization
mechanism.
Thus,
HCPE
endows
assembled
excellent
long-cycle
performance
600
cycles
2
C
(25
°C)
capacity
retention
92.1%.
More
importantly,
noncombustible
opens
up
new
frontier
promote
practical
application
safety
via
solidification.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(30)
Published: June 25, 2023
Abstract
Although
there
are
various
strategies
for
solid‐state
polymer
lithium
batteries
(SSPLBs)
manufacturing,
the
most
promising
is
in
situ
polymerization
process.
The
process
inherits
good
liquid
electrolyte/electrode
interfacial
contact
and
compatible
with
existing
lithium‐ion
manufacturing
processes,
making
it
easy
to
achieve
scale‐up
production.
However,
of
current
studies
on
based
lab‐level
coin
cells,
while
practical
pouch
cells
much
less
studied.
There
a
huge
difference
between
SSPLBs
SSPLBs.
Here,
as
complement
reports
reviews,
systematic
review
challenges
design
principles
fabricating
provided
enable
comprehensive
understanding
strategic
guidance
applications.
This
thoroughly
discusses
recent
advances
regarding
fabrication
using
presents
future
outlook
by
processes.
Furthermore,
critical
issues
electrode
materials
highlighted
during
process,
an
attempt
made
call
more
attention
performance
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 4426 - 4460
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
practical
application
of
commercialized
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs)
currently
faces
challenges
due
to
using
liquid
electrolytes
(LEs),
including
limited
energy
density
and
insufficient
safety
performance.
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 6110 - 6119
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
In
situ
polymerization
of
six-membered
cyclic
1,3-dioxane
leads
to
a
polymer
electrolyte
with
superior
oxidation
stability
and
elevated
Li-metal
compatibility,
which
enables
the
stable
operation
batteries
various
state-of-the-art
high-voltage
cathodes.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(21)
Published: April 23, 2023
Abstract
Incompatible
interphases
resulting
from
the
irreconcilable
contradiction
between
impedance
and
mechanical
strength
have
become
one
of
major
obstacles
to
practical
application
solid‐state
lithium
metal
batteries
(SSLMBs).
With
employment
a
decoupling
strategy
by
rational
topological
design,
herein
polymer‐reinforced
interphase
layer
is
in
situ
constructed
using
synthesized
solid
polymer
electrolyte.
As
result,
electrolyte
(SEI)
harmonizes
enhanced
mechanochemical
stability
fast
diffusion
dynamics
Li
+
,
which
maintains
integrity
SEI
during
cycling.
In
addition,
highly
stable
reversible
nucleation/stripping
behaviors
exceeding
3000
h
superior
cycling
performance
LiFePO
4
/Li
battery
beyond
500
cycles
can
be
achieved
virtue
formation
layer.
This
design
constructing
decouple
activation
energy
transport
provides
feasible
paradigm
for
realizing
SSLMBs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(49)
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
Abstract
In
the
development
of
all‐solid‐state
lithium
batteries
(ASSLB),
progress
is
made
with
solid‐state
electrolytes;
however,
challenges
regarding
compatibility
and
stability
still
exist
solid
electrodes.
These
issues
result
in
a
low
battery
capacity
short
cycle
life,
which
limit
commercial
application
ASSLBs.
This
review
summarizes
recent
research
on
electrodes
ASSLBs
including
solid–solid
interface
phenomena
such
as
between
electrode
materials
electrolytes.
The
mechanical
problems
electrodes,
fracture,
brittleness,
deformation
materials,
are
also
discussed,
corresponding
methods
to
measure
stress
provided.
addition,
strategies
for
mitigating
stress‐related
examined.
Finally,
fabrication
process
introduced
their
future
developments,
exploration
new
design
more
intelligent
structures,
proposed.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(42)
Published: June 17, 2023
The
use
of
poly(1,3-dioxolane)
(PDOL)
electrolyte
for
lithium
batteries
has
gained
attention
due
to
its
high
ionic
conductivity,
low
cost,
and
potential
large-scale
applications.
However,
compatibility
with
Li
metal
needs
improvement
build
a
stable
solid
interface
(SEI)
toward
metallic
anode
practical
batteries.
To
address
this
concern,
study
utilized
simple
InCl3
-driven
strategy
polymerizing
DOL
building
LiF/LiCl/LiIn
hybrid
SEI,
confirmed
through
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS)
cryogenic-transmission
electron
microscopy
(Cryo-TEM).
Furthermore,
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculations
finite
element
simulation
(FES)
verify
that
the
SEI
exhibits
not
only
excellent
insulating
properties
but
also
fast
transport
Li+
.
Moreover,
interfacial
electric
field
shows
an
even
distribution
larger
flux,
resulting
in
uniform
dendrite-free
deposition.
Li/Li
symmetric
steady
cycling
2000
h,
without
experiencing
short
circuit.
provided
rate
performance
outstanding
stability
LiFePO4
/Li
batteries,
specific
capacity
123.5
mAh
g-1
at
10
C
rate.
This
contributes
design
high-performance
utilizing
PDOL
electrolytes.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(17)
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Abstract
In
situ
polymerization
technology
is
expected
to
empower
the
next
generation
high
specific
energy
lithium
batteries
with
safety
and
excellent
cycling
performance.
Nevertheless,
large‐scale
commercial
applications
of
most
reported
in
polymer
electrolytes
are
still
full
challenges.
Owing
severe
parasitic
reactions
caused
by
residual
monomers,
additional
initiators
oligomers,
using
often
demonstrate
limited
capacity,
poor
performance,
insufficient
rate
capability.
However,
this
issue
has
not
received
adequate
attention
previous
reports.
Furthermore,
design
evaluation
lack
effective
guidance
unified
standards.
Herein,
development
history
systematically
reviewed
critically
disclose
great
Then,
from
aspects
initiators,
separators,
manufacturing
technologies,
cycle
life
evaluation,
unprecedentedly
a
new
paradigm
provided
for
upgrading
inside
batteries.
It
hoped
novel
will
prompt
much
more
insightful
studies,
expediting
commercialization