ACS Applied Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(22), P. 10238 - 10244
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
High-nickel
LiNi1–x–yMnxAlyO2
is
a
preferred
cathode
material
for
next-generation
cobalt-free
lithium-ion
batteries.
However,
the
uneven
distribution
of
aluminum
remains
challenge
due
to
its
inability
complex
with
ammonia.
Herein,
LiNi0.9Mn0.05Al0.05O2
was
successfully
prepared
by
using
glycol-modulated
coprecipitation.
The
introduction
glycerol
transformed
precursor
into
nanocrystals,
enabling
uniform
Al-dispersion
in
transition
metal
lattice.
This
process
updates
our
understanding
inheritance
relationship
between
precursors
and
cathodes.
superior
that
ammonia
after
100
cycles,
operates
at
higher
voltage
≈70
mV,
slightly
compromised
rate
capability.
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(15), P. 4552 - 4567
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
mini-review
summarises
the
recent
progress
of
doping
strategies
and
elucidates
corresponding
element
substitution
mechanisms
in
sodium
vanadium
phosphate
(N3VP)
for
obtaining
high-performance
cathode
materials.
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
overviews
the
recent
advances
in
electrodialysis
(ED)
extracting
critical
metals
from
spent
battery
leachate.
In
addition,
strategies
and
challenges
regarding
ED
techniques
toward
recycling
are
pointed
out.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 3, 2024
Abstract
Solid
polymer
electrolytes
(SPEs)
offer
inherent
advantages
for
battery
applications,
such
as
high
safety
and
excellent
processability,
but
their
practical
use
is
limited
by
challenges
like
low
ionic
conductivity,
subpar
mechanical
properties,
instability
of
the
electrode/electrolyte
interface.
Here,
novel
SPEs
are
developed
embedding
2D
MXenes
decorated
at
surface
with
methoxypolyethylene
glycol
chains
into
poly(vinylidene
fluoride)‐hexafluoropropylene
matrices,
enhanced
succinonitrile
a
plasticizer.
This
innovative
design
improves
compatibility
modified
MXene
in
and,
together
synergistic
effects
succinonitrile,
promotes
dissociation
lithium
salt.
The
SPE
achieves
conductivity
1.49
×
10
−4
S
cm
−1
30
°C,
Li‐ion
transference
number
0.59.
These
results
supported
comprehensive
experimental
characterization,
COMSOL
simulations,
DFT
calculations.
enables
stable
reversible
Li
plating/stripping
over
2100
h
Li/Li
symmetric
cells,
while
fabricated
Li/LiFePO
4
full
cells
deliver
notable
capacity
135.4
mAh
g
an
average
Coulombic
efficiency
98.9%
after
100
cycles
0.2
C.
Furthermore,
Li/LiNi
0.6
Co
Mn
O
2
also
demonstrate
140.5
200
0.5
C,
showcasing
impressive
retention
rate
99.6%.
Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(6)
Published: Dec. 13, 2024
Lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs),
the
energy
conversion
and
storage
technologies
that
have
been
thoroughly
investigated,
are
utilized
in
various
areas.
Most
current
commercial
LMBs
use
liquid
electrolytes,
but
their
safety
cannot
be
guaranteed.
In
contrast,
all-solid-state
with
solid-state
electrolytes
(SSEs)
regarded
as
next-generation
systems
owing
to
enhanced
safety.
examination
of
SSEs,
benefits
composite
SSEs
(CSSEs)
particularly
prominent.
CSSEs
relying
on
multiphase
composites
better
flexibility
tailor
electrolyte
performance
based
demand
and,
thus,
design
components.
Based
existing
research
presentations,
we
herein
review
development
CSSEs.
Firstly,
essential
components
introduced,
focusing
explaining
transport
channel
Li
ions
within
polymer
matrix
impact
fillers
this
channel.
The
key
parameters
described
detail.
Subsequently,
meticulously
classified;
critical
roles
played
by
different
clarified,
hotspots
summarized.
Furthermore,
prevalent
structural
methodologies
examined,
structures
battery
is
elucidated.
Finally,
problems
future
prospects
This
significant
because
it
provides
ideas
for
contributes
realize
wide
application.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 7, 2025
Abstract
Lithium
metal
anodes
are
considered
as
optimal
choice
for
high‐energy
batteries;
however,
uncontrollable
dendritic
growth,
low
Coulombic
efficiency,
and
safety
concerns
limit
their
practical
applications.
Herein,
a
concept
of
pseudo
ultralow
concentration
electrolyte
featuring
high
ion
conductivity,
Li
+
transference
number,
nonflammability,
broad
electrochemical
window
is
proposed
via
incorporating
ratio
fluoroether
inert
cosolvent
into
phosphate‐based
active
solvent
high‐voltage
lithium
batteries.
Intermolecular
dipole–dipole
interactions
between
the
phosphate
trigger
competitive
solvation
effect
among
cosolvent,
phosphate,
,
which
can
effectively
regulate
structure,
thereby
weakening
‐phosphate
interaction
promoting
anionic
participation
in
sheath.
Such
enriched
‐anion
configuration
facilitates
preferred
decomposition
anions
formation
highly
conductive
mechanically
robust
solid
interphase,
induces
dense
homogeneous
deposition
achieves
plating/stripping
efficiency.
Consequently,
Li||Cu
cell
with
an
as‐designed
obtains
efficiency
99.1%.
Additionally,
Li||NCM622
exhibits
initial
specific
capacity
>170.8
mAh
g
−1
over
200
cycles
99.4%
retention.
This
work
presents
novel
strategy
designing
ultralow‐concentration
electrolytes
EcoEnergy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 30, 2024
Abstract
Lithium
(Li)
metal
anode
is
considered
the
“Holy
grail”
for
most
promising
next‐generation
rechargeable
lithium
batteries
(LMBs)
because
of
ultra‐high
theoretical
specific
capacity,
ultra‐low
reduction
potential
and
small
density.
However,
uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
inevitable
side
reaction
seriously
hindered
application
practical
LMBs
deteriorating
electrochemical
performances
exacerbating
safety
issues
LMBs.
Thus,
improving
by
constructed
functionalized
separator
overcoming
above‐mentioned
challenges
due
to
its'
significantly
advantages,
such
as
enhancing
mechanical
thermal
stability,
regulating
diffusion
migration
Li
ions,
homogenizing
ion
flux,
forming
protective
layer
on
surfaces,
etc.
The
relational
investigations
have
increased
since
2020,
while
comprehensive
reviews
this
research
direction
are
relatively
rare,
especially
in
detailed
mechanism
aspects.
In
review,
an
overview
stable
discussed
detail.
Firstly,
current
in‐depth
discussion
general
strategies
summarized.
Subsequently,
requirements
limitations
separator,
well
advantages
summarized
reviewed.
Most
importantly,
protection
mechanisms
advances
advanced
comprehensively
Furthermore,
applications
metal‐based
full
cells
Finally,
opportunities
future
development
rational
design
highlighted
obtain
directions
related
significant
strategy
constructing
dendrite‐free
