Lithium
(Li)-rich
Manganese
(Mn)-based
cathode
materials
are
considered
to
be
the
most
hopeful
for
next-generation
high-energy-density
Li
metal
batteries.
However,
rapid
capacity
fading
and
voltage
decaying
derived
from
phase
transformation
still
hinder
their
practical
application.
Herein,
we
developed
a
cation/anion
dual-doping
strategy
by
synchronically
incorporating
Zr4+
cation
F-
anion
boost
structural
stability
of
Li-rich
Mn-based
cathode.
The
strengthened
transition
metal-oxygen
bonds
raised
doping
effect
can
inhibit
release
oxygen
enhanced
electrochemical
reversibility
mitigate
anisotropic
lattice
distortion
stabilize
layered
structure.
Meanwhile,
dual
expands
distance
increases
vacancy
formation
energy,
thereby
improving
ion
diffusion
kinetics
stability.
As
result,
obtained
presents
an
excellent
initial
discharge
268.5
mAh
g-1
prolonged
cycle
lifespan
beyond
300
cycles.
A
stable
cycling
performance
under
high
areal
5.17
cm-2
with
low
negative/positive
electrode
ratio
1.93.
Our
provides
valuable
new
idea
properties
materials,
further
promoting
development
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(52)
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
Solid-state
electrolytes
(SSEs)
based
on
metal
organic
framework
(MOF)
and
polymer
mixed
matrix
membranes
(MMMs)
have
shown
great
promotions
in
both
lithium-ion
conduction
interfacial
resistance
lithium
batteries
(LMBs).
However,
the
unwanted
structural
evolution
obscure
electrochemical
reaction
mechanism
among
two
phases
limit
their
further
optimization
commercial
application.
Herein,
fluorine-modified
zirconium
MOF
with
diverse
F-quantities
is
synthesized,
denoted
as
Zr-BDC-Fx
(x
=
0,
2,
4),
to
assemble
high
performance
quais-solid-state
(QSSEs)
PVDF-HFP.
The
chemical
complexation
of
F-sites
Zr-BDC-F4
stabilized
PVDF-HFP
chains
β-phase
disordered
oscillation
enhanced
charge
transfer
Li
transmit
property.
Besides,
porous
confinement
electronegativity
F-groups
capture
dissociation
TFSI-
anions
homogeneous
deposition
LiF
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI),
promoting
high-efficient
transport
Li+
ions
inhibiting
growth
dendrites.
superb
specific
capacities
high-loaded
Li.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(22)
Published: March 5, 2024
Abstract
The
practical
application
of
polymer
electrolytes
is
hindered
due
to
the
low
ionic
conductivity
and
interfacial
instability
between
electrodes.
Herein,
a
strategy
for
designing
solid
developed
that
facilitates
rapid
lithium‐ion
migration
through
weak
coordination
with
chain
segments,
as
well
fast
ion
channel
transport
oligomers.
Moreover,
in
situ‐produced
electrolyte
(PFVS)
can
form
stable
LiF‐rich
interfaces
both
lithium
metal
anode
different
cathodes.
When
PFVS
applied
Li‐metal
batteries,
excellent
properties
are
achieved
at
room
temperature.
A
Li||Li
symmetric
cell
be
stably
cycled
4000
h
current
density
0.1
mA
cm
−1
,
Li||LiFePO
4
full
maintain
capacity
retention
high
still
94.4%
after
600
cycles
1
C,
Li||NCM811
retain
80%
180
C.
2.6
Ah
Graphite|PFVS|NCM90
pouch
made
demonstrating
potential,
it
also
cycled.
provides
promising
path
effectively
extend
lifespan
Li
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(38)
Published: June 7, 2023
Electrolyte
optimization
by
solvent
molecule
design
is
recognized
as
an
effective
approach
for
stabilizing
lithium
(Li)
metal
batteries.
However,
the
coordination
pattern
of
Li
ions
(Li+
)
with
molecules
sparsely
considered.
Here,
electrolyte
strategy
reported
based
on
bi/tridentate
chelation
Li+
and
to
tune
solvation
structure.
As
a
proof
concept,
novel
multi-oxygen
sites
demonstrated
facilitate
formation
anion-aggregated
shell,
enhancing
interfacial
stability
de-solvation
kinetics.
result,
as-developed
exhibits
ultra-stable
cycling
over
1400
h
in
symmetric
cells
50
µm-thin
foils.
When
paired
high-loading
LiFePO4
,
full
maintain
92%
capacity
500
cycles
deliver
improved
electrochemical
performances
wide
temperature
range
from
-10
60
°C.
Furthermore,
concept
validated
pouch
cell
(570
mAh),
achieving
retention
99.5%
after
100
cycles.
This
brand-new
insight
engineering
provides
guidelines
practical
high-performance
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(32)
Published: April 5, 2024
Solid
polymer
electrolytes
(SPEs)
for
lithium
metal
batteries
have
garnered
considerable
interests
owing
to
their
low
cost,
flexibility,
lightweight,
and
favorable
interfacial
compatibility
with
battery
electrodes.
Their
soft
mechanical
nature
compared
solid
inorganic
give
them
a
large
advantage
be
used
in
pressure
solid-state
batteries,
which
can
avoid
the
cost
weight
of
cages.
However,
application
SPEs
is
hindered
by
relatively
ionic
conductivity.
In
addressing
this
limitation,
enormous
efforts
are
devoted
experimental
investigation
theoretical
calculations/simulation
new
classes.
Recently,
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
been
shown
effective
enhancing
ion
transport
SPEs.
mechanisms
Li
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
Reviews in Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
44(3), P. 347 - 375
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Abstract
This
review
covers
the
basics
of,
inorganic-polymer
composite
electrolyte
materials
that
combine
inorganic
components
with
polymer
matrices
to
enhance
ionic
conductivity
and
mechanical
properties
of
electrolyte.
These
electrolytes
are
commonly
employed
in
solid-state
batteries,
fuel
cells,
supercapacitors,
other
electrochemical
devices.
The
incorporation
components,
such
as
ceramic
nanoparticles
or
metal
oxides,
into
a
matrix
provides
several
advantages.
can
improve
overall
by
providing
pathways
for
ion
transport,
reducing
tortuosity
matrix,
facilitating
hopping
between
chains.
Additionally,
often
exhibit
higher
thermal
chemical
stability
compared
pure
polymers,
which
safety
durability
electrolytes.
Polymer
used
vary,
but
common
choices
include
polyethylene
oxide
(PEO),
polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF),
polyacrylonitrile
(PAN),
oxide/polypropylene
(PEO/PPO)
blends.
polymers
offer
good
flexibility
processability,
allowing
fabrication
thin
films
membranes.
methods
depend
on
specific
application
desired
properties.
Common
approaches
solution
casting,
situ
polymerization,
melt
blending,
electrospinning.
During
process,
typically
dispersed
mixed
resulting
is
processed
form,
films,
membranes,
coatings.
performance
evaluated
based
their
conductivity,
strength,
stability,
compatibility
electrode
materials.
Researchers
continue
explore
various
combinations
well
optimization
strategies,
further
these
advanced
energy
storage
conversion
applications.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Understanding
the
Li-ions
conduction
network
and
transport
dynamics
in
polymer
electrolyte
is
crucial
for
developing
reliable
all-solid-state
batteries.
In
this
work,
advanced
nano-
X-ray
computed
tomography
combined
with
Raman
spectroscopy
solid
state
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
are
used
to
multi-scale
qualitatively
quantitatively
reveal
ion
of
poly(ethylene)
oxide
(PEO)-based
(from
atomic,
nano
macroscopic
level).
With
clear
mapping
microstructural
heterogeneities
segments,
aluminium-oxo
molecular
clusters
(AlOC)
reconstruct
a
high-efficient
conducting
high
available
(76.7%)
continuous
amorphous
domains
via
strong
supramolecular
interactions.
Such
superionic
PEO
conductor
(PEO-LiTFSI-AlOC)
exhibites
molten-like
Li-ion
behaviour
among
whole
temperature
range
delivers
an
ionic
conductivity
1.87
×
10
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(5)
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Solid
polymer
electrolytes
suffer
from
the
polymer-dominated
Li
+
solvation
structure,
causing
unstable
electrolyte/electrode
interphases
and
deteriorated
battery
performance.
Here,
we
design
a
class
of
selectively
fluorinated
aromatic
lithium
salts
(SFALS)
as
single
conducting
to
regulate
structure
interfacial
chemistry
for
all-solid-state
metal
batteries.
By
tuning
anionic
-polyether
coupling
is
weakened,
-anion
coordination
enhanced.
The
hydrogen
bonding
between
SFALS
matrix
induces
special
“triad”-type
which
improves
electrolyte
homogeneity
mechanical
strength,
promotes
formation
an
ultrathin
robust
2
O-rich
solid
interphase.
Therefore,
stable
cycling
more
than
1650
cycles
(Coulombic
efficiency,
99.8%)
LiFePO
4
/Li
half
cells
580
(97.4%
capacity
retention)
full
achieved.
This
molecular
engineering
strategy
could
inspire
further
advancements
functional
practical
application
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(46)
Published: July 31, 2023
Abstract
Sodium
metal
batteries
(SMBs)
using
gel
polymer
electrolytes
(GPEs)
with
high
theoretical
capacity
and
low
production
cost
are
regarded
as
a
promising
candidate
for
energy‐density
batteries.
However,
the
inherent
flammability
of
GPEs
uncontrolled
Na
dendrite
caused
by
inferior
mechanical
properties
interfacial
stability
hinder
their
practical
applications.
Herein,
an
anion‐trapping
fireproof
composite
electrolyte
(AT‐FCGE)
is
designed
through
chemical
grafting–coupling
strategy,
where
functionalized
boron
nitride
nanosheets
(M‐BNNs)
used
both
nanosized
crosslinker
anion
capturer
coupled
poly(ethylene
glycol)diacrylate
in
poly(vinylidene
fluoride‐co‐hexafluoropropylene)
matrix,
to
expedite
+
transport
suppress
growth.
Experimental
calculation
studies
suggest
that
effect
M‐BNNs
abundant
Lewis‐acid
sites
can
promote
dissociation
salts,
thus
remarkably
improving
ionic
conductivity
transference
number.
Meanwhile,
formation
highly
crosslinked
semi‐interpenetrating
network
effectively
situ
encapsulate
non‐flammable
phosphate
without
sacrificing
properties.
Consequently,
resulting
AT‐FCGE
shows
significantly
enhanced
conductivity,
properties,
excellent
stability.
The
enables
long‐cycle
dendrite‐free
Na/Na
symmetric
cell,
prominent
electrochemical
performance
demonstrated
solid‐state
SMBs.
approach
provides
broader
promise
great
potential
fire‐retardant
high‐performance
SMBs
beyond.