Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
All-solid-state
lithium
metal
batteries
(ASSLMBs)
have
been
regarded
as
promising
candidates
to
settle
the
safety
issues
of
liquid
electrolytes
for
rechargeable
batteries.
However,
currently
reported
gel
polymer
still
flammable
solvents,
thus
leading
potential
hazard.
Here,
solvent-free
deep
eutectic
solid
(SPEs)
are
designed
and
fabricated
via
an
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 22, 2025
Abstract
Lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
are
highly
valued
due
to
their
high
energy
density.
However,
LMBs
severely
hindered
by
the
unstable
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI),
which
requires
a
rational
design
of
interface
engineering.
Herein,
dual
protection
strategy
Li‐metal
anode
is
proposed
via
coating
black
phosphorus
(BP)
layer
on
separator.
During
battery
assembly
process,
few‐layer
BP
nanosheets
can
be
peeled
off
and
uniformly
modified
lithium
surface,
soft
metallic
properties
lithium,
meanwhile,
remaining
remains
separator,
so
that
they
provide
two
types
during
initial
formation
cycling
processes,
respectively.
lithiation,
stripped
converted
Li
3
P,
beneficial
component
for
stable
fast‐dynamic
SEI.
In
addition,
when
dendrites
dramatically
generated
under
extreme
conditions,
separator
melt
owing
activity
alloying
reaction.
Therefore,
BP‐modified
facilitates
large‐scale
application
metal,
with
generalisability
in
both
ester
ether
electrolytes.
electrolyte,
lifetimes
Li||Li
cells
prolonged
over
2200
h,
Li||LiFePO
4
exhibit
superior
capacity
retention
78%
after
500
cycles
at
1
C.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 4, 2025
Abstract
Ether‐based
electrolytes
promise
superior
interfacial
stability
with
lithium
metal
under
high
salt
concentration,
while
poor
oxidative
limits
the
high‐voltage
operation.
Extending
intrinsic
electrochemical
window
and
reducing
concentration
to
design
batteries
is
challenging
urgent.
Herein,
lightweight
based
on
intermolecular
interactions
regulated
by
ternary
anion
chemistry
are
proposed.
An
anion‐enriched
solvation
structure
achieved
at
a
standard
(1
m
)
via
enhanced
ion‐dipole
interactions,
generating
an
inorganic‐rich
electrode‐electrolyte
interphase
enabling
facile
plating/stripping
kinetics.
This
results
in
exhibiting
average
Coulombic
efficiency
of
97.9%
prolonged
cycling
lifespan
(1000
h)
2
mA
cm⁻
.
The
hydrogen
bond‐like
between
NO
3
−
/TFSI
tetrahydrofuran,
coupled
preferential
decomposition
DFOB
Ni‐rich
cathode,
boosts
electrolyte
mitigates
structural
degradation
cathode.
Consequently,
Li||LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
cells
demonstrate
improved
(retaining
75%
capacity
after
300
cycles)
rate
capability
(153.6
mAh
g⁻
1
5C)
cathode
loading.
work
supplies
molecular‐level
strategy
for
low‐concentration
tailored
batteries,
offering
promising
pathway
toward
practical
high‐energy‐density
storage
systems.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 7, 2024
The
composition
and
physiochemical
properties
of
the
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
significantly
impact
electrochemical
cyclability
Li
metal.
Here,
we
introduce
a
trace
dual-salt
additive
(TDEA)
that
accelerates
LiF
production
from
FEC
decomposition
improves
distribution,
resulting
in
earlier
precipitation
formation
LiF-rich
SEI
on
anode.
TDEA
at
millimolar-level
concentration
was
found
to
alter
morphology
deposited
Li,
suppress
dendrite
formation,
increase
cycling
time
operating
current
density
for
anodes.
Li∥NCM811
full
cells
using
TDEA-based
electrolytes
exhibited
approximately
two
times
longer
lifespan
than
those
without
additives.
Additionally,
enabled
high
energy
347
Wh
kg
Next Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5, P. 100228 - 100228
Published: May 14, 2024
The
poly
(ethylene
oxide)
(PEO)
solid
polymer
electrolytes
suffer
from
narrow
electrochemical
stability
window
and
cannot
match
high
voltage
lithium
cobalt
oxide
(LCO)
cathode.
Herein,
an
ultrathin
Al2O3
nanolayer
was
uniformly
deposited
on
the
surface
of
LCO
via
powder
atomic
layer
deposition
(PALD)
to
realize
electrolyte
cycling
stability.
PEO
contains
20
%
(w/w)
difluoro(oxalate)borate
(LiDFOB)
7.5
titanium
aluminum
phosphate
(LATP)
with
cellulose
nonwoven
as
a
support
substrate.
exhibitsionic
conductivity
1.2×10−4
S
cm−1,
4.5
V
(vs.
Li+/Li)
lithium-ion
transference
number
0.38.
Al2O3@LCO/PEO-LiDFOB20%-LATP7.5%/Li
cell
at
cut-off
delivered
better
initial
discharge
specific
capacity
178.5
mAh
g−1
achieved
retention
ratio
81.6
after
200
cycles
under
0.1
C
50
°C.
Further
analysis
showed
that
served
stable
protective
suppress
generation
strong
oxidative
Co4+
O–
species
separate
electrolyte,
inhibiting
side
reactions
cathode-side
interface.
Therefore,
architecting
precise
interface
cathode
PALD
is
conducive
performance
electrolyte.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(33), P. 43114 - 43133
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Solid-state
electrolytes
(SSEs),
as
the
heart
of
all-solid-state
batteries
(ASSBs),
are
recognized
next-generation
energy
storage
solution,
offering
high
safety,
extended
cycle
life,
and
superior
density.
SSEs
play
a
pivotal
role
in
ion
transport
electron
separation.
Nonetheless,
interface
compatibility
stability
issues
pose
significant
obstacles
to
further
enhancing
ASSB
performance.
Extensive
research
has
demonstrated
that
control
methods
can
effectively
elevate
This
review
delves
into
advancements
recent
progress
interfacial
engineering
over
past
years.
We
discuss
detailed
effects
various
regulation
strategies
directions
on
performance,
encompassing
Li
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
cobalt‐free,
high‐energy‐density
cathode
materials
is
an
important
prerequisite
for
the
commercialization
next
generation
high‐energy‐density,
cost‐effective
lithium
batteries.
Co‐free
spinel
LiNi
0.5
Mn
1.5
O
4
(LNMO)
with
simultaneous
Ni
and
multi‐cation
redox
reactions
possesses
a
high
theoretical
specific
capacity
230
mAh
g
−1
energy
density
865
Wh
kg
.
Unfortunately,
LNMO
cycled
at
2.3–4.95
V
suffered
from
severe
interfacial
dynamic
evolution
electrolyte
decomposition,
leading
to
uncontrollable
transition
metal
dissolution
rapid
decrease
reversible
capacity.
Here,
It
demonstrated
that
addition
appropriate
amount
difluorophosphate
(LiDFP)
common
carbonate‐based
can
achieve
stable
cycling
in
voltage
range
V.
LNMO‐Li
cell
retained
82.8%
its
initial
(175.2
)
after
300
cycles.
improved
cycle
performance
attributed
robust
interface
formed
by
decomposition
LiDFP,
which
inhibits
metals
continued
electrolyte.
This
work
provides
insights
cobalt‐free