Next Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100135 - 100135
Published: April 30, 2024
Lithium–oxygen
(Li–O2)
batteries
with
ultra-high
theoretical
specific
energy
(3500
Wh
kg−1)
have
attracted
significant
attention,
but
the
sluggish
electrochemical
processes
of
discharge
product
Li2O2
lead
to
poor
cycling
stability.
Redox
mediators
(RMs)
as
soluble
catalysts
are
widely
used
assist
formation/decomposition
Li2O2.
However,
shuttle
effect
RMs
causes
severe
deterioration
both
and
Li
metal
anodes.
Herein,
for
first
time
we
synthesize
a
lithiated
zeolite-based
protective
layer
on
anodes
mitigate
2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyloxy
(TEMPO)
in
Li–O2
batteries.
The
successfully
blocks
migration
TEMPO
toward
anode
owing
angstrom-level
aperture
size
zeolite.
Due
excellent
redox-mediator-sieving
capability
layer,
cycle
life
Li−O2
is
significantly
prolonged
more
than
ten
times
at
current
density
250
mA
g−1
limited
capacity
500
h
g−1.
This
work
demonstrates
that
capable
molecular
sieving
facile
scalable
way
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 Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Anode-free
all
solid-state
batteries
(AF-ASSBs)
employ
"empty"
current
collector
with
three
active
interfaces
that
determine
electrochemical
stability;
lithium
metal
-
Solid
electrolyte
(SE)
interphase
(SEI-1),
interface,
and
SE
(SEI-2).
Argyrodite
Li6PS5Cl
(LPSCl)
solid
displays
SEI-2
containing
copper
sulfides,
formed
even
at
open
circuit.
Bilayer
of
140
nm
magnesium/30
tungsten
(Mg/W-Cu)
controls
the
allows
for
state-of-the-art
performance
in
half-cells
fullcells.
AF-ASSB
NMC811
cathode
achieves
150
cycles
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
above
99.8%.
With
high
mass-loading
(8.6
mAh
cm-2),
retains
86.5%
capacity
after
45
0.2C.
During
electrodeposition
Li,
gradient
Li-Mg
solution
is
formed,
which
reverses
upon
electrodissolution.
This
promotes
conformal
wetting/dewetting
by
Li
stabilizes
SEI-1
lowering
thermodynamic
driving
force
reduction.
Inert
refractory
W
underlayer
required
to
prevent
ongoing
formation
also
drives
degradation.
Mo
Nb
layers
likewise
protect
Cu
from
corroding,
while
Li-alloying
(Mg,
Sn)
are
less
effective
due
volume
changes
associated
pulverization.
Mechanistic
explanation
observed
segregation
within
alloying
LixMg
layer
provided
through
mesoscale
modelling,
considering
opposing
roles
diffusivity
differences
interfacial
stresses.
Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(3)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Composite
polymer
electrolytes
that
incorporate
ceramic
fillers
in
a
matrix
offer
mechanical
strength
and
flexibility
as
solid
for
lithium
metal
batteries.
However,
fast
Li+
transport
between
Li+-conductive
filler
phases
is
not
simple
achievement
due
to
high
barriers
exchange
across
the
interphase.
This
study
demonstrates
how
modification
of
Li7La3Zr2O12
(LLZO)
nanofiller
surfaces
with
silane
chemistries
influences
at
local
global
electrolyte
scales.
Anhydrous
reactions
covalently
link
amine-functionalized
silanes
[(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane
(APTES)]
LLZO
nanoparticles,
which
protects
air.
APTES
functionalization
lowers
poly
(ethylene
oxide)
(PEO)-LLZO
interphase
resistance
half
unmodified
increases
effective
transference
number,
while
insulating
Al2O3
completely
blocks
ion
number
conductivity
PEO-lithium
bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide
(LiTFSI)-LLZO
composites.
Modeling
an
inner
resistive
PEO
surrounded
by
outer
conductive
explains
non-linear
trends.
Solid-state
7Li
&
6Li
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
shows
only
exchanges
PEO-LiTFSI
some
interphase,
no
appreciable
through
bulk
LLZO.
Surface
promising
path
toward
lowering
polymer-ceramic
resistance.
work
changes
affect
macroscopic
performance,
highlighting
intricate
relationships
all
interfaces
inherently
heterogeneous
composite
electrolytes.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Abstract
The
advancement
of
photo‐assisted
rechargeable
sodium‐metal
batteries
with
high
energy
efficiency,
lightweight
structure,
and
simplified
design
is
crucial
for
the
growing
demand
in
portable
electronics.
However,
addressing
intrinsic
safety
concerns
liquid
electrolytes
sluggish
reaction
kinetics
existing
photoelectrochemical
storage
cathodes
(PSCs)
remains
a
significant
challenge.
In
this
work,
functionalized
light‐driven
composite
solid
electrolyte
(CSE)
fillers
are
systematically
screened,
optimized
PSC
materials
employed
to
construct
advanced
solid‐state
battery
(PSSMB).
To
further
enhance
mechanical
properties
poly(ethylene
oxide)
compatibility
CSE,
natural
lignocellulose
incorporated,
enabling
fabrication
flexible
PSSMBs.
situ
tests
density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
that
electric
field
facilitated
sodium
salt
dissociation,
reduced
interfacial
resistance,
improved
ionic
conductivity
(0.1
mS
cm
−1
).
Meanwhile,
energy‐level
matching
maximized
utilization
photogenerated
carriers,
accelerating
enhancing
interface
between
cathode.
resulting
pouch‐type
PSSMB
demonstrates
remarkable
discharge
capacity
117
mAh
g
outstanding
long‐term
cycling
stability,
retaining
89.1%
its
achieving
an
efficiency
96.8%
after
300
cycles
at
1
C.
This
study
highlights
versatile
strategy
advancing
safe,
high‐performance
batteries.
ACS Energy Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(7), P. 3409 - 3417
Published: June 20, 2024
Solid-state
batteries
(SSBs)
are
considered
a
promising
approach
to
realizing
an
anode-free
concept
with
high
energy
densities.
However,
the
initial
Coulombic
efficiency
(ICE)
has
remained
insufficient
for
using
sulfide-based
solid
electrolytes
(SEs).
Herein,
we
incorporated
hydride-based
interlayer,
3LiBH4-LiI
(LBHI),
between
typical
sulfide
SE,
Li6PS5Cl,
and
Cu
current
collector.
By
investigating
Li
plating
stripping
behaviors
(electro)chemical
stability
SEs
plated
Li,
demonstrated
that
LBHI
can
effectively
improve
interfacial
stability,
leading
ICE
exceeding
94%
in
half
cells.
This
interlayer
also
improves
efficiencies
specific
capacities
full
Furthermore,
utilization
of
enables
one
study
without
interference
from
instabilities.
The
analysis
stack
pressure
evolution
during
electrochemical
cycling
reveals
soft
shorting
SSBs
arises
both
dendrite
formation
deformation,
offering
insights
into
further
optimizing
solid-state
batteries.
Energy & environment materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
The
replacement
of
non‐aqueous
organic
electrolytes
with
solid‐state
(SSEs)
in
lithium
metal
batteries
(SLMBs)
is
considered
a
promising
strategy
to
address
the
constraints
lithium‐ion
batteries,
especially
terms
energy
density
and
reliability.
Nevertheless,
few
SLMBs
can
deliver
required
cycling
performance
long‐term
stability
for
practical
use,
primarily
due
suboptimal
interface
properties.
Given
diverse
solidification
pathways
leading
different
characteristics,
it
crucial
pinpoint
source
deterioration
develop
appropriate
remedies.
This
review
focuses
on
Li|SSE
issues
between
anode
SSE,
discussing
recent
advancements
understanding
(electro)chemistry,
impact
defects,
evolutions
that
vary
among
SSE
species.
state‐of‐the‐art
strategies
concerning
modified
SEI,
artificial
interlayer,
surface
architecture,
composite
structure
are
summarized
delved
into
internal
relationships
characteristics
enhancements.
current
challenges
opportunities
characterizing
modifying
suggested
as
potential
directions
achieving
SLMBs.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Abstract
Designing
solid
polymer
electrolytes
(SPEs)
with
high
ionic
conductivity
for
room‐temperature
operation
is
essential
advancing
flexible
all‐solid‐state
energy
storage
devices.
Innovative
strategies
are
urgently
required
to
develop
SPEs
that
safe,
stable,
and
high‐performing.
In
this
work,
we
introduce
photoexcitation‐modulated
heterojunctions
as
catalytically
active
fillers
within
SPEs,
guided
by
photocatalytic
design
principles,
meanwhile
employ
natural
bacterial
cellulose
improve
the
compatibility
poly(ethylene
oxide),
coordination
environment
of
lithium
salts,
optimize
both
ion
transport
mechanical
properties.
situ
photothermal
experiments
theoretical
calculations
reveal
strong
photogenerated
electric
field
produced
trace
oxide)
under
photoexcitation
significantly
enhances
salt
dissociation,
increasing
concentration
mobile
Li
+
.
This
results
in
a
substantial
increase
conductivity,
reaching
0.135
mS
cm
−1
at
25
°C,
transference
number
0.46.
The
lithium‐metal
pouch
cells
exhibit
an
impressive
discharge
capacity
178.8
mAh
g
even
after
repeated
bending
folding,
demonstrate
exceptional
long‐term
cycling
stability,
retaining
86.7
%
their
initial
250
cycles
1
C
(25
°C).
research
offers
novel
approach
developing
high‐performance
batteries.
APL Energy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Thermal
runaway
(TR)
modeling
is
one
of
the
primary
tools
that
can
be
used
to
overcome
challenges
associated
with
lithium-ion
battery
(LIB)
safety.
Among
all
LIB
accidents
have
occurred
over
past
decade,
Internal
Short
Circuit
(ISC)
remains
most
common
trigger
mechanism.
Many
available
models
in
literature
either
use
a
simplified
approach
simulate
ISC
or
completely
ignore
its
contribution.
The
aim
this
study
understand
nature
heat
released
for
different
types
scenarios,
including
aluminum-anode,
anode–cathode,
and
copper-cathode
ISC.
We
behavior
using
coupled
electrochemical–thermal
model
an
integrated
TR
chemical
kinetics
solver
built
COMSOL
Multiphysics
framework.
time
duration
release
magnitude
peak
current
are
studied
as
functions
parameters
such
size
penetrating
filament
capacity
cell.
numerical
results
build
empirical
validated
against
published
experimental
propagation
data.
Our
successfully
viable
low-cost
substitute
lower
order
(lumped)
simulations
enable
prevention
mitigation.