Materials Horizons,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 388 - 407
Published: Nov. 10, 2023
Lithium
metal
anodes
(LMAs)
are
ideal
anode
candidates
for
achieving
next-generation
high-energy-density
battery
systems
due
to
their
high
theoretical
capacity
(3680
mA
h
g
Nano Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121, P. 109250 - 109250
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Disordered
materials
(DMs)
have
become
promising
in
the
advancement
of
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs).
Their
disordered,
open
structure
is
conductive
to
facilitate
efficiency
storage.
DMs
with
tunable
compositions
also
possess
abundant
defects
that
can
interact
Li+,
further
enhancing
their
electrochemical
performances
LIBs.
Yet,
revealing
structural
origin
superior
properties
DM-based
LIBs
remains
a
challenge.
In
this
article,
we
review
recent
advances
development
components
for
LIBs,
such
as
anodes,
cathodes,
coating
layers,
and
solid-state
electrolytes.
We
describe
primary
preparation
characterization
methods
utilized
DMs,
while
describing
mechanisms
involved
DM
synthesis.
This
article
addresses
correlation
between
performances.
Moreover,
elucidate
challenges
future
perspectives
summarize
key
advantages
LIB
performance
over
crystalline
counterparts,
providing
insights
developing
through
tailored
development.
Materials Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(6), P. 1421 - 1450
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
In
this
review,
the
problems
of
interface
between
lithium
metal
anodes
and
all-solid-state
electrolytes
are
explored
modification
strategies
to
solve
these
summarized.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(19)
Published: Feb. 23, 2024
Abstract
In
solid‐state
lithium
metal
batteries
(SSLMBs),
the
inhomogeneous
electrolyte‐electrode
interphase
layer
aggravates
interfacial
stability,
leading
to
discontinuous
ion/charge
transport
and
continuous
degradation
of
electrolyte.
Herein,
we
constructed
an
anion‐modulated
ionic
conductor
(AMIC)
that
enables
in
situ
construction
electrolyte/electrode
interphases
for
high‐voltage
SSLMBs
by
exploiting
conformational
transitions
under
multiple
interactions
between
polymer
salt
anions.
Anions
modulate
decomposition
behavior
supramolecular
poly
(vinylene
carbonate)
(PVC)
at
electrode
interface
changing
spatial
conformation
chains,
which
further
enhances
ion
stabilizes
morphology.
addition,
AMIC
weakens
“Li
+
‐solvation”
increases
Li
vehicle
sites,
thereby
enhancing
lithium‐ion
number
(
t
=~0.67).
Consequently,
||
LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
2
cell
maintains
about
85
%
capacity
retention
Coulombic
efficiency
>99.8
200
cycles
a
charge
cut‐off
voltage
4.5
V.
This
study
provides
new
understanding
anions
regulating
chain
segment
electrolyte
(SPE)
highlights
importance
environment
phases
conduction.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(18)
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Abstract
Sulfide
solid
electrolytes
(SSEs)
have
become
an
ideal
candidate
material
for
all‐solid‐state
Li
metal
batteries
(ASSLMBs)
because
of
their
high
ionic
conductivity.
However,
the
vile
incompatibility
and
poor
air
stability
SSEs
barriers
commercial
application.
Herein,
novel
6+2x
P
1−x
In
x
S
5−1.5x
O
1.5x
Cl
(0
≤
0.1)
are
synthesized
via
co‐doped
6
PS
5
Cl.
By
regulating
substitution
concentration,
prepared
6.12
0.92
0.08
4.88
0.12
exhibits
considerable
conductivity
(2.67
×
10
−3
cm
−1
)
enhanced
stability.
Based
on
first‐principles
density
functional
theory
(DFT)
calculation,
it
is
predicted
that
3+
replaces
5+
to
form
InS
4
5−
tetrahedron
2−
3
4−
group.
The
mechanism
enhancing
by
In,
co‐substituting
clarified.
More
remarkably,
formation
Li‐In
alloys
induced
6.16
electrolyte
at
anode
interface
beneficial
reducing
migration
barrier
Li‐ions,
promoting
remote
migration,
Li/SSEs
interface.
optimized
shows
superior
critical
current
(1.4
mA
−2
satisfactory
dendrite
inhibition
(stable
cycle
0.1
over
3000
h).
ASSLMBs
with
reveal
This
work
emphasizes
co‐doping
address
redox
issues
sulfide
electrolytes.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(16)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Abstract
Lithium
fluoride
(LiF)
facilitates
robust
and
fast‐ion‐transport
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
in
lithium
metal
batteries.
Fluorinated
solvents/salts
are
ubiquitously
employed
to
introduce
LiF
into
SEI
through
electrochemical
decomposition,
but
this
approach
is
usually
at
the
expense
of
their
continuous
consumption.
A
direct
fluorinate
that
employs
crystal
limited
by
its
poor
solubility
current
battery
formulation.
Dissolving
high‐dielectric‐constant
solvents,
like
ethylene
carbonate
(EC)
nearly
neglected.
Herein,
feasibility
directly
fluorinating
addition
aprotic
with
assistance
EC
verified,
mechanisms
fluorination
anti‐acidification
explored.
The
dissolved
encapsulated
solvent‐/salt‐derived
organic
skins
promote
fluorinated
SEI.
Meanwhile,
presence
alters
hazardous
thermodynamic
equilibrium,
suppressing
production
acid
species
mitigate
acidification
degradation.
Such
collective
benefits
yield
a
capacity
retention
ratio
≈88%
after
150
cycles
high
areal
(4.5
mAh
cm
−2
)
Li||NCM622
cells.
This
facile
effective
contributes
an
in‐depth
understanding
formation
rational
design
well‐performing
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 260 - 273
Published: Nov. 16, 2023
A
green
mechanochemical
surface
treatment
strategy
endows
practical
Li
metal
pouch
cells
with
excellent
electrochemical
performance,
achieving
high
energy
density,
stable
cycle
performance
and
security.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 2440 - 2446
Published: May 3, 2023
While
lithium
nitrate
(LiNO3)
is
widely
utilized
as
an
electrolyte
additive
in
ether-based
electrolytes
for
stable
deposition,
use
of
LiNO3
conventional
carbonate-based
very
limited
due
to
the
poor
solubility
electrolytes.
Herein,
a
new
LiNO3-containing
which
soluble
electrolytes,
1-trimethylsilyl
imidazole
adduct
(TMSILN),
has
been
synthesized
by
simple
method.
The
electrochemical
performance
significantly
improved
Li/Li
and
NCM622/Li
cells
with
TMSILN
containing
electrolyte.
Our
extensive
investigations
reveal
that
deposited
metal
additive-containing
circular
morphology
thin
(∼5
nm)
surface
film
decomposition
products
such
Li3N
LiNxOy.
can
be
ascribed
favorable
features
SEI
presence
additive.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(11), P. 4782 - 4793
Published: Oct. 22, 2023
Lithium
metal
anodes
are
crucial
in
moving
toward
high-energy-density
lithium
batteries
for
a
variety
of
applications,
but
they
suffer
from
an
assortment
safety
issues
and
poor
long-term
cycling
performance.
The
easiest
way
to
address
this
is
modify
the
currently
used
electrolytes
order
improve
performance
cell.
Carbonate-based
one
few
types
solvents
that
not
only
participate
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
formation
also
stable
up
high
potentials,
making
them
ideal
applications
with
high-voltage
cathodes
anodes.
While
current
standard
carbonate
have
performance,
modifying
by
adjusting
salt
or
including
additives
can
lead
significant
improvements
SEI
generation
battery
longevity.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(5)
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Abstract
The
interrelation
is
explored
between
external
pressure
(0.1,
1,
and
10
MPa),
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
structure/morphology,
lithium
metal
plating/stripping
behavior.
To
simulate
anode‐free
batteries
(AF‐LMBs)
analysis
performed
on
“empty”
Cu
current
collectors
in
standard
carbonate
electrolyte.
Lower
promotes
organic‐rich
SEI
macroscopically
heterogeneous,
filament‐like
Li
electrodeposits
interspersed
with
pores.
Higher
inorganic
F‐rich
more
uniform
denser
film.
A
“seeding
layer”
of
lithiated
pristine
graphene
(pG@Cu)
favors
an
anion‐derived
electrodeposition,
enabling
extended
electrochemical
stability
at
a
lower
pressure.
State‐of‐the‐art
performance
achieved
1MPa:
pG‐enabled
half‐cell
stable
after
300
h
(50
cycles)
1
mA
cm
−2
rate
−3
mAh
capacity
(17.5
µm
plated/stripped),
cycling
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
99.8%.
AF‐LMB
cells
high
mass
loading
NMC622
cathode
(21
mg
)
undergo
200
cycles
CE
99.4%
C/5‐charge
C/2‐discharge
(1C
=
178
g
−1
).
Density
functional
theory
(DFT)
highlights
the
differences
adsorption
energy
solvated‐Li
+
onto
various
crystal
planes
(100),
(110),
(111),
versus
lithiated/delithiated
(0001)
graphene,
giving
insight
regarding
role
support
surface
energetics
promoting
heterogeneity.