Batteries,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(10), P. 369 - 369
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Anode-free
lithium
batteries
(AFLBs)
present
an
opportunity
to
eliminate
the
need
for
conventional
graphite
electrodes
or
excess
lithium–metal
anodes,
thus
increasing
cell
energy
density
and
streamlining
manufacturing
process.
However,
their
attributed
poor
coulombic
efficiency
leads
rapid
capacity
decay,
underscoring
importance
of
achieving
stable
plating
stripping
Li
on
negative
electrode
success
this
configuration.
A
promising
approach
is
utilization
lithiophilic
coatings
such
as
silver
mitigate
nucleation
overpotential
Cu
current
collector,
thereby
improving
process
plating/stripping.
On
other
hand,
inkjet
printing
(IJP)
emerges
a
technique
modification
in
batteries,
offering
fast
scalable
technology
capable
depositing
both
thin
films
patterned
structures.
In
work,
Fujifilm
Dimatix
printer
was
used
deposit
Ag
sites
aiming
modulate
interfacial
electrochemistry
system.
Samples
were
fabricated
with
varying
areas
coverage
electrochemical
performance
system
systematically
evaluated
from
bare
(non-lithiophilic)
designed
pattern
(partially
lithiophilic)
fully
coated
film
case
(lithiophilic).
Increasing
lithiophilicity
resulted
lower
charge
transfer
resistance,
higher
exchange
reduced
(from
55.75
mV
13.5
case).
Enhanced
half-cell
cyclability
also
achieved
(91.22%
CE
over
76
cycles
Cu,
97.01%
250
case),
alongside
more
uniform
deposition
fewer
macroscopic
irregularities.
Moreover,
our
observations
demonstrated
that
surface
patterning
through
could
represent
innovative,
easy
strategy
provide
preferential
guide
subsequent
deposition.
Nature Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
The
advancement
of
all-solid-state
lithium
metal
batteries
requires
breakthroughs
in
solid-state
electrolytes
(SSEs)
for
the
suppression
dendrite
growth
at
high
current
densities
and
capacities
(>3
mAh
cm
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 20, 2024
Abstract
“Anodeless”
electrodes
for
all‐solid‐state
batteries
(ASSBs)
have
been
attracting
attention
as
a
solution
achieving
high
energy
density.
Recent
studies
on
anodeless
shown
improvements
in
cycle
life
and
density
through
the
stabilization
of
plated
lithium
(Li)
using
Li‐soluble
metals
(e.g.,
Ag,
Zn,
etc.).
In
this
study,
magnesium‐based
materials
(MgF
2
@C)
are
introduced
use
an
electrode.
Nanodot
magnesium
fluoride
)
is
synthesized
onto
carbon
black
surface
via
sonochemical
synthesis.
MgF
converted
to
Mg‐Li
alloy
LiF
during
lithiation.
The
from
@C
electrode
reduces
lithiation
overpotential
provides
uniform
dense
Li
layer
between
current
collector
ASSB
cell
assembled
with
exhibits
81.4%
capacity
retention
after
200
cycles
at
30
°C.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. 5373 - 5382
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Alloy
anodes
present
promising
alternatives
to
alkali
metals
in
solid-state
batteries
but
still
face
morphological
instability
upon
cycling.
Unlike
conventional
using
liquid
electrolytes,
interfacial
evolution
between
electrolytes
and
alloy
is
determined
by
electrochemistry
mechanics.
Here,
we
adapt
a
classical
chemomechanical
model
for
Li
metal
apply
anodes.
This
allows
generalizing
principle,
namely,
the
hard
soft
pairing
guide
improving
stability.
Specifically,
"hard"
(high-shear-modulus)
ceramic
should
be
paired
with
"harder"
alloys,
while
"soft"
(low-shear-modulus)
polymer
favor
"softer"
alloys.
We
examine
properties
of
several
Li–M
alloys
(M
=
Al,
Mg,
In,
Sn,
Sb).
Consistent
Li–Sn
anode
exhibits
flattened
morphology
Li6PS5Cl
electrolyte
after
Conversely,
Li–In
evolves
extremely
rough,
indicating
dendrite
formation.
Our
work
underscores
significance
tuning
mechanical
properties,
incorporating
well-established
rules
traditional
metallurgy.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
The
storage
and
release
of
energy
is
an
economic
cornerstone.
In
quantum
dots
(QDs),
mostly
governed
by
their
surfaces,
in
particular
surface
chemistry
faceting.
impact
free
(SFE)
through
faceting
has
already
been
studied
QDs.
Here,
we
introduce
dominant
representing
the
structural
order
surface.
particular,
propose
that
realistic
QDs
attain
complicated
polyhedral
quasi-spherical
shapes
while
keeping
dominance
a
certain
type
facet.
facet
determines
rates
surface-related
processes.
Therefore,
connecting
with
SFE,
trends
analogical
to
bulk
material
are
kept
despite
lack
evident
microscopic
shape
control.
To
demonstrate
applicability
faceting,
synthesize
sets
silicon
sizes
around
5
nm
classify
them
based
on
increasing
SFE
corresponding
analytic
geometrical
models,
using
detailed
analysis.
Total
energies
released
during
oxidation
synthesized
reach
theoretical
limit,
unlike
reference,
"large"
(>100
nm)
nanoparticles,
which
about
15%
less
energy.
Next,
perform
comprehensive
experimental
study
dehydrogenation
thermal
temperature
range
25-1100
°C,
identifying
as
key
factor
determining
stability
reactivity.
four
distinctive
stages
were
observed
onset
temperatures
ranging
between
140
250
≈500
650-700
respectively,
for
SFE-differing
samples.
Finally,
completed
at
lower
decreasing
from
1065
970
°C
being
>
150
than
larger
reference
nanoparticles.
rich
mixture
features,
our
description
linking
allows
us
fully
explain
all
trends,
demonstrating
both
potential
SFE-based
engineering
energy-storage
properties
prospects
material.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 512 - 512
Published: March 28, 2025
All-solid-state
batteries
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
potential
exceed
the
energy
density
of
conventional
lithium-ion
batteries,
particularly
when
alloying-based
materials
or
lithium
metal
anodes
are
used.
However,
achieving
compatibility
with
remains
a
persistent
bottleneck.
In
this
study,
we
shed
light
on
SnHPO3
tin
phosphite
and
Ni3.4Sn4
intermetallic
as
novel
conversion/alloying
anode
for
all-solid-state
using
Li6PS5Cl
solid
electrolyte.
The
two
Sn-based
active
were
nanostructured
by
ball-milling
demonstrate
considerable
promise
application
in
half-cells.
Galvanostatic
cycling
at
room
temperature
revealed
electrochemical
behavior
based
reactions
akin
those
observed
batteries.
Promisingly,
both
exhibited
satisfying
stability,
coulombic
efficiencies
exceeding
97%.
These
findings
indicate
that
electrolyte
is
compatible
alloying
anodes.