Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Abstract
All
solid
state
lithium
metal
batteries
(ASSLMBs)
with
enhanced
energy
density
has
driven
the
exploration
of
Li‐alloy
anodes
such
as
Li‐Mg
alloy
owing
to
its
solid‐solution
structure
and
high
theoretical
specific
capacity.
But
Li
atom
diffusion
limitation
on
electrode
surface
further
leads
sluggish
atoms
transport
dynamics.
Herein,
single‐crystalline
(110)‐oriented
0.9
Mg
0.1
(denoted
LiMg(110))
anode
is
obtained
by
a
tailored
melt‐annealing
procedure
tackle
above
issues.
Theoretical
analyses
experimental
results
demonstrate
that
crystallographic
structural
(110)
orientation
LiMg
can
facilitate
guarantee
stability
during
deep
cycling.
As
result,
LiMg(110)
exhibits
longer
cycle
life
lower
overpotential
than
polycrystalline
at
current
densities
areal
capacities
in
symmetric
cells.
A
critical
(CCD)
forefront
2.5
mA
cm
−2
achieved
3
InCl
6
(LIC)
solid‐state
system.
The
ASSLMB
capacity
(3.8
mAh
),
(0.76
low
negative/positive
N/P
ratio
(2.14)
achieves
exceptional
cyclability
over
160
cycles.
outcomes
highlight
promising
regulation
strategy
toward
practical
applications
high‐performance
batteries.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Rechargeable
batteries
employing
Li
metal
anodes
have
gained
increasing
attention
due
to
their
high
energy
density.
Nevertheless,
low
stability
and
reversibility
of
severely
impeded
practical
applications.
Designing
current
collectors
(CCs)
with
reasonable
structure
composition
is
an
efficient
approach
stabilizing
the
anodes.
However,
in-depth
comprehensive
understanding
about
design
principles
modification
strategies
CCs
for
realizing
stable
still
lacking.
Herein,
a
critical
review
focusing
on
rational
summarized.
First,
requirements
in
are
elucidated
clarify
objectives
CCs.
Then,
including
lithiophilic
site
modification,
3D
architecture
construction,
protective
layer
crystalline
plane
engineering,
as
well
corresponding
highlighted.
On
this
basis,
recent
progress
development
discussed.
Finally,
future
directions
suggested
focus
developing
operando
monitoring
technology,
designing
cells
under
conditions
close
commercial
This
will
spur
more
insightful
researches
toward
advanced
CCs,
promote
commercialization.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Abstract
Unstable
interphase
formed
in
conventional
carbonate‐based
electrolytes
significantly
hinders
the
widespread
application
of
lithium
metal
batteries
(LMBs)
with
high‐capacity
nickel‐rich
layered
oxides
(e.g.,
LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
2
,
NCM811)
over
a
wide
temperature
range.
To
balance
ion
transport
kinetics
and
interfacial
stability
range,
herein
bifunctional
electrolyte
(EAFP)
tailoring
electrode/electrolyte
1,3‐propanesultone
as
an
additive
was
developed.
The
resulting
cathode‐electrolyte
inorganic
inner
layer
organic
outer
possesses
high
mechanical
flexibility,
alleviating
stress
accumulation
maintaining
structural
integrity
NCM811
cathode.
Meanwhile,
inorganic‐rich
solid
inhibits
side
reactions
facilitates
fast
Li
+
transport.
As
result,
Li||Li
cells
exhibit
stable
performance
extensive
temperatures
low
overpotentials,
especially
achieving
long
lifespan
1000
h
at
30
°C.
Furthermore,
optimized
EAFP
is
also
suitable
for
LiFePO
4
LiCO
cathodes
(1000
cycles,
retention:
67
%).
Li||NCM811
graphite||NCM811
pouch
lean
(g/Ah
grade)
operate
stably,
verifying
broad
electrode
compatibility
EAFP.
Notably,
can
climate
range
from
−40
°C
to
60
This
work
establishes
new
guidelines
regulation
by
all‐weather
LMBs.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
The
numerous
grainboundaries
solid
electrolyte
interface,
whether
naturally
occurring
or
artificially
designed,
leads
to
non-uniform
Li
metal
deposition
and
consequently
results
in
poor
full-battery
performance.
Herein,
a
lithium-ion
selective
transport
layer
is
reported
achieve
highly
efficient
dendrite-free
lithium
anode.
layer-by-layer
assembled
protonated
carbon
nitride
nanosheets
present
uniform
macroscopical
structure
without
grainboundaries.
with
ordered
pores
basal
plane
provides
high-speed
channels
low
tortuosity.
Consequently,
the
324
Wh
kg−1
pouch
cell
exhibits
300
stable
cycles
capacity
retention
of
90.0%
an
average
Coulombic
efficiency
up
99.7%.
ultra-dense
anode
makes
current
collector-free
possible,
achieving
high
energy
density
long
cycle
life
7
Ah
(506
kg−1,
160
cycles).
Thus,
it
proved
that
macroscopically
interface
conductive
could
battery
promising
application
potential.
Here,
authors
report
grain
boundary-free
microscopic
+
-selective
enables
deposition,
resulting
kg−1)
(160
cycles)
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Abstract
Solid‐state
alkali‐metal
batteries
experience
dendrite
growth
require
a
robust
solid‐electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
and
high
deformation
resistance
of
electrolytes
to
stabilize
the
electrolyte/metal
interface.
However,
traditional
dual‐ion
polymer
electrolyte
with
large
thickness
has
low
ion
transference
number
insufficient
mechanical
stability,
leading
concentration
gradients
brittle
SEI
that
fails
suppress
dendrite's
growth.
Herein,
an
ultrathin
yet
single‐ion
conducting
quasi‐solid‐state
is
presented
by
copolymerizing
sodium
(4‐vinylphenyl)sulfonate
poly(vinylidene
fluoride‐co‐hexafluoropropylene)
(abbreviated
as
S‐PVSA)
through
atom
transfer
radical
polymerization.
The
developed
S‐PVSA
gel
exhibits
(up
0.95)
achieves
tensile
strength
up
45.3
MPa
even
at
(11
µm).
When
assembled
in
alkali
metal
batteries,
Na||Na
cell
demonstrates
exceptional
stability
over
8000
h
cycling
(>11
months),
3
V
2
(PO
4
)
retains
97%
its
initial
capacity
after
1400
cycles.
Li||Li
enables
long‐term
reversibility
(over
1200
h)
stable
lithium
plating/stripping
current
density
1
mA
cm
−2
60
°C.
This
work
suggests
new
potential
engineering
rejuvenate
batteries.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
unstable
interface
between
reactive
anodes
and
electrolytes
in
batteries
has
been
identified
as
a
critical
factor
limiting
the
long‐cycle
stability
of
batteries.
An
effective
solution
is
to
build
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
that
acts
passivation
layer
mitigate
side
reactions
electrolytes.
mechanical
SEI
important
because
with
poor
cannot
survive
volume
topography
fluctuation
anode
upon
cycling.
stress
built‐up
would
cause
failure
SEI,
resulting
exposure
fresh
surface
electrolyte,
consuming
limited
active
materials
electrolytes,
inducing
rapid
battery
decay.
Therefore,
understanding
regulating
imperative
for
improving
cycle
life.
In
this
review,
properties
are
discussed.
Then,
advanced
characterization
tools
measure
introduced.
Additionally,
recent
progress
on
presented
terms
situ
ex
modifications
SEI.
Finally,
an
insightful
outlook
provided
further
understand
regulate
performance.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(47)
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
extremely
high
chemical
reactivity
of
lithium
metal
(Li°)
electrodes
and
its
enormous
volume
change
during
repetitive
cycles
cause
continuous
interfacial
degradations
in
prevailing
organic
electrolytes,
thus
deteriorating
the
cycling
performances
rechargeable
batteries
(LMBs).
Herein,
departing
from
traditional
wisdom
on
design
electrolyte
components,
a
super
SEI‐forming
anion
(SSA),
as
an
efficient
percussor
for
building
stable
interphases
Li°
electrode,
is
proposed.
Comprehensive
investigations
related
to
unique
chemistry
SSA
reveal
that
sulfonate
polyfluoroalkyl
functionalities
synergistically
contribute
uniform
spatial
distributions
designer
species,
greatly
improving
surface
coverage
property
conformal
ability
resulting
interphases.
Consequently,
incorporation
leads
significant
improvements
cyclability
electrode
(exceeding
575
mAh
cm
−2
before
failure)
corresponding
Li°||LiFePO
4
cells
[a
five‐time
increase
lifespan
compared
benchmark
cell
with
popular
bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide
(FSI)].
present
work
offers
paradigm
shift
tame
notorious
issues
via
upgraded
chemistry,
which
can
promote
practical
development
LMBs
other
kinds
batteries.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Lithium
metal
has
been
considered
as
the
most
promising
anode
for
next-generation
batteries.
However,
its
high
reactivity
with
electrolyte
and
growth
of
lithium
dendrites
hamper
application
metal-based
Herein,
we
demonstrate
that
polyphosphides
(LixPPs)
can
be
dissolved
in
diethyl
carbonate
(DEC)
used
a
reconditioner
generating
protective
layer
regulating
deposition
Li
anode.
Since
LixPPs
are
reduced
prior
to
lithiation
process,
their
product
uniform
tight
at
surface
metal.
The
situ-formed
protection
superhigh
ionic
conductivity,
thickness
easily
controlled
by
tuning
amount
LixPPs,
thus
facilitating
interface
stability.
Li-Li
symmetry
batteries
show
stable
cycling
performance
2
mA
cm-2
1
mAh
over
5000
h.
Interestingly,
it
exhibits
self-healing
function
on
scratched