Interdisciplinary materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
Abstract
Anode‐free
lithium
metal
batteries
(AFLMBs),
also
known
as
(LMBs)
with
zero
excess
lithium,
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
substantially
higher
energy
density
compared
conventional
anodes,
improved
safety
characteristics,
and
lower
production
costs.
However,
the
current
cycling
stability
of
AFLMBs
faces
formidable
challenges
primarily
caused
by
loss
associated
deposition
metal.
Therefore,
this
review
focuses
on
crucial
aspects
nucleation
growth
anode
side.
Respectively,
aiming
provide
an
in‐depth
understanding
mechanisms,
comprehensively
summarize
corresponding
scientific
influencing
factors,
analyze
specific
strategies
for
addressing
these
issues
through
integration
relevant
exemplary
cases.
Importantly,
endeavors
offer
a
profound
explication
essence
intricate
mechanisms
that
underlie
diverse
modification
strategies.
This
possesses
inherent
capacity
greatly
facilitate
progress
enlightenment
research
in
field,
offering
valuable
resource
researchers.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM)
is
an
indispensable
analytical
technique
in
materials
research
as
it
probes
material
information
down
to
the
atomic
level
and
can
be
utilized
examine
dynamic
phenomena
during
transformations.
In
situ
TEM
resolves
transient
metastable
states
via
direct
observation
of
dynamics
under
external
stimuli.
With
innovative
sample
designs
developed
over
past
decades,
advanced
has
enabled
emulation
battery
operation
conditions
unveil
nanoscale
changes
within
electrodes,
at
interfaces,
electrolytes,
rendering
a
unique
tool
offer
unequivocal
insights
that
are
beam-sensitive,
air-sensitive,
or
contain
light
elements,
etc.
this
review,
we
first
briefly
outline
history
along
with
research,
followed
by
introduction
various
cell
configurations.
We
provide
comprehensive
review
on
studies
for
lithium
batteries
beyond
(e.g.,
sodium
other
chemistries)
open-cell
closed-cell
approaches.
At
end,
raise
several
unresolved
points
regarding
preparation
protocol,
imaging
conditions,
etc.,
experiments.
also
outlook
next-stage
development
study,
aiming
foster
closer
collaboration
between
communities
mutual
progress.
Nano Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
130, P. 110086 - 110086
Published: Aug. 3, 2024
Li
metal
dendrites,
which
can
form
on
the
anode
of
Li-ion
batteries
during
charging,
not
only
accelerate
their
aging
but
may
also
pose
a
safety
hazard
when
causing
short-circuit
within
battery.
Therefore,
fundamental
understanding
mechanisms
governing
early
stages
plating,
progression
into
and
formation
dead
Li,
is
imperative.
Here,
we
employ
operando
electrochemical
liquid
cell
scanning
transmission
electron
microscopy
(ec-LC-STEM)
to
monitor,
in
real-time,
nanoscale
processes
occurring
at
anode-electrolyte
interface
battery
charge/discharge.
Our
results
indicate
that
dendrites
nucleate
as
spherical
nanoparticles
beneath
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
subsequently
grow
until
dendritic
formed.
During
discharge,
undergo
incomplete
dissolution,
leading
Li.
Interestingly,
SEI
layers
play
pivotal
role
both
growth
dissolution
processes.
findings
reveal
multi-step
process:
(i)
nucleation,
(ii)
root
growth,
(iii)
tip
growth.
We
elucidate
associated
with
morphology
initially
developed
structure
layer.
The
thinning
inhomogeneously
thick
whiskers
leads
contraction
before
tip,
ultimately
resulting
creation
electrically
isolated
metal.
This
work
sheds
light
well
provides
significant
insights
for
future
electrode
designs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Abstract
The
battery
formation
process
is
pivotal
for
constructing
a
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
on
graphite
anodes,
generally
conducted
at
high
temperatures.
However,
the
resulting
excessive
SEI
film
causes
significant
lithium
loss
and
an
inferior
charging
rate.
Herein,
unconventional
low‐temperature
technology
based
innovative
temperature‐responsive
with
anion‐dominated
solvation
structure
low
temperature
validated.
During
cycling
5
°C,
enhanced
anion–cation
interaction,
coupled
suppressed
solvent
decomposition,
facilitates
generation
of
thin
fluoride‐rich
film.
Consequently,
anodes
exhibit
5C
fast‐charging
performance
(198.89
mAh
g
−1
,
53.39%
theoretical
capacity),
successfully
overcoming
rate
bottleneck
2C
commonly
encountered
in
commercial
realize
95.88%
capacity
retention
after
400
cycles
0.5C.
Moreover,
compared
to
traditional
high‐temperature
formation,
saves
52.73%
(from
22.02
10.42
h)
time
reduces
from
16.76%
7.21%.
This
work
highlights
importance
opportunities
utilizing
as
“driving
force”
regulating
interfacial
chemistry.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(20), P. 12598 - 12609
Published: May 9, 2024
This
review
presents
an
overview
of
the
application
electrochemical
liquid-phase
transmission
electron
microscopy
(ELP-TEM)
in
visualizing
rechargeable
battery
reactions.
The
technique
provides
atomic-scale
spatial
resolution
and
real-time
temporal
resolution,
enabling
direct
observation
analysis
materials
processes
under
realistic
working
conditions.
highlights
key
findings
insights
obtained
by
ELP-TEM
on
reaction
mechanisms
discusses
current
limitations
future
prospects
ELP-TEM,
including
improvements
expansion
scope
systems
that
can
be
studied.
Furthermore,
underscores
critical
role
understanding
optimizing
design
fabrication
high-performance,
long-lasting
batteries.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Abstract
In
pursuit
of
high
energy
density,
lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
are
undoubtedly
the
best
choice.
However,
leakage
and
inevitable
dendrite
growth
in
liquid
electrolytes
seriously
hinder
its
practical
application.
Solid/quasi‐solid
state
have
emerged
as
an
answer
to
solve
above
issues.
Especially,
polymer
with
excellent
interface
compatibility,
flexibility,
ease
machining
become
a
research
hotspot
for
LMBs.
Nevertheless,
contact
between
electrolyte
inorganic
electrode
materials
low
ionic
conductivity
restrict
development.
On
account
these,
situ
polymerized
is
proposed.
Polymer
solid
produced
through
polymerization
promote
robust
while
simplifying
preparation
steps.
This
review
summarized
latest
progress
These
were
divided
into
three
parts
according
their
methods:
thermally
induced
polymerization,
chemical
initiator
ionizing
radiation
so
on.
Furthermore,
we
concluded
major
challenges
future
trends
It's
hoped
that
this
will
provide
meaningful
guidance
on
designing
high‐performance
