Erecting Stable Lithium Metal Batteries: Comprehensive Review and Future Prospects
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
Abstract
As
the
global
energy
structure
transforms
and
renewable
rapidly
develops,
rechargeable
batteries
are
increasingly
focus
on
high
density,
rapid
charge/discharge
rates,
enhanced
safety
performance,
particularly
in
extreme
environments.
Lithium
metal
(LMBs)
have
emerged
as
a
significant
research
area
recent
years
owing
to
capacity
low
electrochemical
potential
of
lithium
(Li).
However,
challenges,
uncontrolled
Li
dendrite
growth,
unstable
solid
electrolyte
interface
separator
puncture/interface
incompatibility,
greatly
impact
battery
life
lead
failure,
thus
impeding
commercialization.
This
review
presents
thorough
analysis
key
challenges
facing
stable
LMBs
from
multiple
perspectives,
alongside
regulatory
strategies.
The
methods
include
anode,
interface,
solid/liquid
electrolytes,
separators,
pressure
artificial
intelligence.
An
in‐depth
discussion
operational
mechanism,
advantages/drawbacks
is
provided.
Additionally,
it
offers
succinct
overview
anticipated
future
trends
challenges.
A
comprehensive
numerous
documents
studies
has
been
conducted
summarize
number
published
papers
unique
characteristics
corresponding
provides
valuable
recommendations
for
practical
application
other
high‐energy‐density
(Sodium,
Potassium,
Magnesium,
Zinc),
thereby
contributing
effectively
implementation
national
strategic
planning
new
sector.
Language: Английский
Dual‐Aspect Control of Lithium Nucleation and Growth with Hydroxyapatite and Liquid Crystal Polymers for High‐Performance Lithium Metal Batteries
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 12, 2025
Abstract
Lithium
(Li)
metal
is
a
promising
anode
material
for
next‐generation
high‐energy‐density
batteries.
However,
safety
concerns
and
the
limited
lifespan
due
to
Li
dendrite
formation
hinder
its
practical
application.
The
complex
process
involves
nonuniform
nucleation
radial
growth,
requiring
holistic
strategy
simultaneously
regulate
both
processes.
In
this
work,
dual‐aspect
control
developed
by
designing
protective
layer
composed
of
hydroxyapatite
(HA)
liquid
crystal
polymer
(LCP).
Electrochemical,
microstructural,
computational
analyses
revealed
that
HA
provides
homogenous
0
adsorption
sites,
enhancing
kinetics
uniformity.
Meanwhile,
LCP
self‐assembles
into
cation‐selective
channels,
promoting
Li‐ion
diffusion
regulating
growth
direction.
This
significantly
improved
plating
mitigated
formation.
Benefiting
from
strategy,
symmetric
cell
achieved
critical
current
density
5
mA
cm
−2
maintained
500
h
at
3
.
Furthermore,
in
Li–sulfur
batteries,
exhibited
exceptional
high‐rate
cycling
performance
(>10
)
with
an
average
capacity
decay
rate
only
0.056%
over
1000
cycles.
These
results
highlight
effectiveness
suppressing
dendrites
improving
stability.
Language: Английский
Ultrathin lithium chalcogenide-based nanohybrid SEI layer for suppressing lithium dendrite growth and polysulfide shuttle in Li-S batteries
Minhyuck Park,
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Jimin Park,
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Son Tung Ha
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et al.
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 137419 - 137419
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Construction of Organic–Inorganic Solid Electrolyte Interphase by Gas‐Liquid Plasma for High Performance Lithium Metal Anodes
Jiahao Wang,
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Ping Liu,
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Zhong Qiu
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et al.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 19, 2025
Abstract
The
construction
of
high‐quality
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
on
Li
metal
is
one
the
key
strategies
to
improve
performance
anodes.
Herein,
we
propose
a
novel
gas‐liquid
hybrid
source
plasma
technology
construct
composite
SEI
consisting
organic
lithium
methyl
carbonate
(LMC)
and
inorganic
nitride
(Li
3
N)
oxide
2
O)
metal.
Supported
by
theoretical
calculation,
N
O
phases
possess
low
diffusion
barrier
potentials,
favorable
for
fast
+
transportation,
enhanced
lithophilicity.
Meanwhile,
LMC
can
effectively
accommodate
volume
expansion
due
its
high
mechanical
flexibility.
Accordingly,
anode
modified
plasma‐made
has
overpotential
11.4
mV
at
1
mAh
cm
−2
950
h
with
an
average
Coulombic
efficiency
99.7%,
superior
unmodified
anode.
When
coupled
LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
(NCM811)
cathode,
assembled
full
cell
proven
higher
capacity
retention
87.77%
after
100
cycles
0.5
C,
indicating
significantly
cycling
stability
synergistic
effect
between
N,
O,
in
SEI.
This
research
demonstrates
that
unique
method
constructing
achieve
anodes
energy
storage.
Language: Английский
Electrochemically Tailored Host Design with Gradient Seeds for Dendrite-Free Li Metal Batteries
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(52), P. 35718 - 35728
Published: Dec. 17, 2024
Dendritic
challenges
in
Li
metal
batteries
are
commonly
resolved
using
porous
three-dimensional
(3D)
current
collectors,
which
have
a
significant
issue
that
is
deposited
from
the
top
(top
growth)
of
structure
rather
than
bottom
(bottom
growth),
failing
to
effectively
suppress
dendrite
growth
and
volumetric
expansion.
We
propose
incorporating
gradient
lithiophilic
seed
within
3D
framework
by
pulse
electroplating
Mg,
specifically
targeting
near
promote
achieve
dense
deposition.
This
method
achieves
precise
control
over
catalytic
size
distribution.
Optimal
conditions
for
maximizing
effect
identified.
The
resulting
Mg-gradient
porous-Cu
exhibits
superior
Li-plating
behavior
with
growth,
significantly
reducing
formation
improving
cycle
life.
mechanistic
origin
bottom-guided
supported
DFT
simulation
results.
presents
step
forward
developing
high-performance
Li-metal
batteries.
Language: Английский