Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(36)
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
application
of
all‐solid‐state
lithium
metal
batteries
(ASSLMBs)
is
limited
by
(Li)
anode
instability
including
Li
dendrite
formation
and
deteriorating
interface
with
electrolytes.
Here,
a
functional
additive,
isosorbide
mononitrate
(ISMN)
non‐resonant
structure
(O
2
−N−O−)
reported,
which
improves
its
reactivity
utilized
to
build
stable
N‐rich
solid
electrolyte
interface,
effectively
alleviating
side
reactions
for
poly(vinylidene
fluoride)
(PVDF)‐lithium
bis(trifluoromethane
sulfonyl)
imide
(LiTFSI)‐based
(PLE‐ISMN).
In
addition,
the
ion‐dipole
interaction
between
ISMN
ions
facilitates
dissociation
LiTFSI
form
carrier
ions,
improving
ionic
conductivity
(4.4
×
10
−4
S
cm
−1
)
transference
number
(0.50)
PLE‐ISMN.
Consequently,
Li/Li
symmetric
cell
delivers
high
critical
current
density
2.0
mA
−2
stripping/plating
cycling
over
5000
h
capacity
1.0
mAh
.
Moreover,
Li|LiFePO
4
an
excellent
initial
discharge
154.0
g
outstanding
retention
88.9%
after
500
cycles
at
0.5
C.
Li|LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
also
exhibits
good
performance
4.4
V
1
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
36(13)
Published: Dec. 17, 2023
The
fillers
in
composite
solid-state
electrolyte
are
mainly
responsible
for
the
enhancement
of
conduction
Li
ions
but
barely
regulate
formation
solid
interphase
(SEI).
Herein,
a
unique
filler
dielectric
NaNbO
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(2)
Published: Oct. 3, 2023
Abstract
Solid
polymer
electrolyte‐based
batteries
show
great
promise
because
of
their
safe
operating
properties,
wide
voltage
window
and
suitable
flexibility.
However,
low
ionic
conductivity,
cation
transfer
number,
weak
oxidation/reduction
resistance
mechanical
strength
limit
implementation
in
Zn
ion
batteries.
Here,
w
e
developed
a
“polymer‐in‐salt”
2+
‐conductive
solid
electrolyte
(denoted
as
70%
salt‐SPE)
constructed
by
simple
fast
phase
transition
method.
The
room‐temperature
conductivity
the
number
salt‐SPE
reaches
1.6
mS
cm
−1
0.78,
respectively.
Meanwhile,
ZnF2‐rich
inorganic/organic
hybrid
interface
is
formed,
stable
9.35
V.
In
consequence,
Zn||Zn
symmetric
cell
continuously
cycles
over
700
hours
at
current
density
2
mA
−2
Zn||Cu
battery
runs
with
Coulombic
efficiency
>99%.
Zn||MnPBA
full
delivers
discharge
specific
capacity
109
mAh
g
room
temperature
190
60
°C.
impressive
cyclic
stability
6000
retention
80%
achieved,
which
originates
from
effectively
optimized
transport
action
dendrite‐free
plating/stripping.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(50)
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Abstract
The
practical
application
of
solid‐state
lithium‐metal
batteries
(SSLMBs)
based
on
polymer
solid
electrolytes
has
been
hampered
by
their
low
ion
conductivity
and
lithium‐dendrite‐induced
short
circuits.
This
study
innovatively
introduces
1D
ferroelectric
ceramic‐based
Bi
4
Ti
3
O
12
‐BiOBr
heterojunction
nanofibers
(BIT‐BOB
HNFs)
into
poly(ethylene
oxide)
(PEO)
matrix,
constructing
lithium‐ion
conduction
highways
with
“dissociators”
“accelerating
regions.”
BIT‐BOB
HNFs,
as
ceramic
fillers,
not
only
can
construct
long‐range
organic/inorganic
interfaces
transport
pathways,
but
also
install
regions”
for
these
pathways
through
the
electric
dipole
layer
built‐in
field
promoting
dissociation
lithium
salts
transfer
ions.
working
mechanisms
HNFs
in
matrix
are
verified
experimental
tests
density
functional
theory
calculations.
obtained
composite
exhibit
excellent
migration
number
(6.67
×
10
−4
S
cm
−1
0.54
at
50
°C,
respectively).
assembled
symmetric
battery
achieves
good
cycling
stability
over
4500
h.
LiFePO
||Li
full
delivers
a
high
Coulombic
efficiency
(>99.9%)
discharge
capacity
retention
rate
(>87%)
after
2200
cycles.
In
addition,
prepared
electrolyte
demonstrates
potential
flexible
pouch
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(27)
Published: April 16, 2024
Abstract
The
lignin
derived
ultrathin
all‐solid
composite
polymer
electrolyte
(CPE)
with
a
thickness
of
only
13.2
µm,
which
possess
3D
nanofiber
ionic
bridge
networks
composed
single‐ion
lignin‐based
lithium
salt
(L‐Li)
and
poly(vinylidene
fluoride‐
co
‐hexafluoropropylene)
(PVDF‐HFP)
as
the
framework,
poly(ethylene
oxide)/lithium
bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide
(PEO/LiTFSI)
filler,
is
obtained
through
electrospinning/spraying
hot‐pressing.
t.
Li‐symmetric
cell
assembled
CPE
can
stably
cycle
more
than
6000
h
under
0.5
mA
cm
−2
little
Li
dendrites
growth.
Moreover,
Li||CPE||LiFePO
4
cells
over
700
cycles
at
0.2
C
super
high
initial
discharge
capacity
158.5
mAh
g
−1
room
temperature,
favorable
123
−20
°C
for
250
cycles.
excellent
electrochemical
performance
mainly
attributed
to
reason
that
network
afford
uniformly
dispersed
L‐Li
electrospinning,
synergizes
LiTFSI
well
in
PEO
form
abundant
efficient
+
transfer
channels.
induces
uniform
deposition
interface,
effectively
inhibit
dendrites.
This
work
provides
promising
strategy
achieve
biobased
electrolytes
solid‐state
ion
batteries.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(30)
Published: May 7, 2024
Polyethylene
oxide
(PEO)-based
solid-state
batteries
hold
great
promise
as
the
next-generation
with
high
energy
density
and
safety.
However,
PEO-based
electrolytes
encounter
certain
limitations,
including
inferior
ionic
conductivity,
low
Li
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(34)
Published: June 4, 2024
Solid
polymer
electrolytes
are
promising
for
safe
and
high-energy-density
lithium
metal
batteries.
However,
traditional
ether-based
limited
by
their
low
lithium-ion
conductivity
narrow
electrochemical
window
because
of
the
well-defined
intimated
Li
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(14)
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Abstract
Ultrathin
all‐solid‐state
electrolytes
with
an
excellent
Li
+
transport
behavior
are
highly
desirable
for
developing
high‐energy‐density
solid‐state
lithium
metal
batteries.
However,
how
to
balance
the
electrochemical
performance
and
their
mechanical
properties
remains
a
huge
challenge.
Herein,
ultrathin
solid
electrolyte
membrane
thickness
of
only
3
µm
weight
11.7
g
m
−2
is
well
constructed
by
integrating
individual
functionalized
organic
inorganic
modules.
Impressively,
optimized
hybrid
shows
set
merits
including
high
room‐temperature
ionic
conductivity
1.77
×
10
−4
S
cm
−1
,
large
transference
number
0.65,
strong
strength
(strength
29
MPa,
elongation
95%),
as
negligible
thermal
shrink
at
180
°C.
The
analysis
results
reveal
that
sulfonate‐functionalized
mesoporous
silica
nanoparticles
in
play
crucial
role
selective
through
anion
trapping
cation
exchange.
pouch
full
cell
further
assembled
high‐voltage
NCM
cathode
thin
anode,
which
exhibits
long‐term
cycling
stability,
outstanding
rate
room
temperature,
safety
against
abused
conditions.
current
work
provides
innovative
strategy
achieving
batteries
electrolytes.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Improving
the
long-term
cycling
stability
and
energy
density
of
all-solid-state
lithium
(Li)-metal
batteries
(ASSLMBs)
at
room
temperature
is
a
severe
challenge
because
notorious
solid-solid
interfacial
contact
loss
sluggish
ion
transport.
Solid
electrolytes
are
generally
studied
as
two-dimensional
(2D)
structures
with
planar
interfaces,
showing
limited
further
resulting
in
unstable
Li/electrolyte
cathode/electrolyte
interfaces.
Herein,
three-dimensional
(3D)
architecturally
designed
composite
solid
developed
independently
controlled
structural
factors
using
3D
printing
processing
post-curing
treatment.
Multiple-type
electrolyte
films
vertical-aligned
micro-pillar
(p-3DSE)
spiral
(s-3DSE)
rationally
developed,
which
can
be
employed
for
both
Li
metal
anode
cathode
terms
accelerating