Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Safety
concerns
and
uncontrollable
dendrite
growths
have
severely
impeded
the
advancement
of
lithium-metal
batteries.
Herein,
a
safe
deep-eutectic-polymer
electrolyte
with
built-in
thermal
shutdown
capability
is
proposed
by
utilizing
hydrophobic
association
methylcellulose
within
novel
deep-eutectic-solvent.
Specifically,
at
elevated
temperatures,
chains
aggregate
to
form
dense
polymer
networks
due
break
solvation
structure
equilibrium
inside
deep-eutectic
system
through
encapsulating
Li
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: May 19, 2024
Abstract
Anode‐free
alkali
metal
batteries
(AFAMBs)
are
regarded
as
the
most
promising
candidates
for
next‐generation
high‐energy
systems
owing
to
their
high
safety,
energy
density,
and
low
cost.
However,
restricted
supply
at
cathode,
severe
dendrite
growth,
unstable
electrode‐electrolyte
interface
result
in
Coulombic
efficiency
severely
short
cycle
life.
The
optimization
strategies
mainly
based
on
laboratory‐level
coin
cells,
but
effectiveness
practical‐level
is
rarely
discussed.
This
review
presents
a
comprehensive
overview
of
recent
developments
challenges
AFAMBs
from
laboratory
toward
practicability.
First,
advances,
major
challenges,
systematically
summarized.
More
significantly,
given
vast
differences
battery
structures
operating
conditions,
gap
between
particularly
emphasized
this
review.
In
addition,
failure
mechanisms
have
been
outlined
key
parameters
affecting
performance
identified.
Finally,
insightful
perspectives
practical
presented,
aiming
provide
helpful
guidance
subsequent
basic
research
promote
large‐scale
commercial
applications
AFAMBs.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 4, 2025
Solid-state
batteries
(SSBs)
could
offer
improved
energy
density
and
safety,
but
the
evolution
degradation
of
electrode
materials
interfaces
within
SSBs
are
distinct
from
conventional
with
liquid
electrolytes
represent
a
barrier
to
performance
improvement.
Over
past
decade,
variety
imaging,
scattering,
spectroscopic
characterization
methods
has
been
developed
or
used
for
characterizing
unique
aspects
in
SSBs.
These
efforts
have
yielded
new
understanding
behavior
lithium
metal
anodes,
alloy
composite
cathodes,
these
various
solid-state
(SSEs).
This
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
strategies
applied
SSBs,
it
presents
mechanistic
SSB
that
derived
methods.
knowledge
critical
advancing
technology
will
continue
guide
engineering
toward
practical
performance.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 16, 2025
Abstract
Ionic
liquids
(IL)‐based
quasi‐solid
polymer
electrolytes
(QSPEs)
hold
promise
for
safe
lithium
metal
batteries
owing
to
their
tunable
electrochemical
properties
and
processability.
However,
traditional
design
strategy
has
ignored
the
interdependencies
among
“component‐function‐interface”,
leading
compromised
practical
applications
hindered
by
sluggish
lithium‐ion
transport
kinetics
safety
concerns.
Herein,
a
triadic
molecular
synergy
paradigm
is
proposed
decouple
conduction
mechanisms
in
flame‐retardant
QSPEs.
Pentaerythritol
tetraacrylate‐lithium
bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide
(LiTFSI)
provides
structural
framework,
while
IL
(1‐butyl‐3‐methylimidazole
bis
(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)
imide,
BmimTFSI)
as
plasticizer
softens
chains
weakening
intermolecular
forces
provide
an
additional
ion‐transport
pathway
imparting
properties.
Additionally,
highly
electronegative
fluorine
atoms
of
additive
(2‐(perfluorohexyl)ethyl
methacrylate,
PFMA)
promote
LiTFSI
dissociation
through
electron
cloud
migration,
simultaneously
immobilizing
TFSI⁻
anions
suppressing
cationic
competition
strong
PFMA−Bmim
+
coordination.
As
proof‐of‐concept,
this
synergistic
achieves
high
transference
number
(0.72),
forms
stable
fluoride‐dominated
interphases,
enhances
battery
via
condensed‐phase
mechanism.
Experimental
validation
demonstrates
that
designed
electrolyte
significantly
cycling
stability
Li
symmetric
cells,
Li||LiFePO
4
Li||LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
2
cells.
The
engineering
establishes
developing
high‐performance
QSPEs
batteries.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: March 17, 2025
Abstract
Composite
solid
electrolytes
(CSEs)
are
promising
for
solid-state
Li
metal
batteries
but
suffer
from
inferior
room-temperature
ionic
conductivity
due
to
sluggish
ion
transport
and
high
cost
expensive
active
ceramic
fillers.
Here,
a
host–guest
inversion
engineering
strategy
is
proposed
develop
superionic
CSEs
using
cost-effective
SiO
2
nanoparticles
as
passive
hosts
poly(vinylidene
fluoride-hexafluoropropylene)
(PVH)
microspheres
polymer
guests,
forming
an
unprecedented
“polymer
guest-in-ceramic
host”
(i.e.,
PVH-in-SiO
)
architecture
differing
the
traditional
“ceramic
guest-in-polymer
host”.
The
exhibits
excellent
Li-salt
dissociation,
achieving
high-concentration
free
+
.
Owing
low
diffusion
energy
barriers
coefficient,
thermodynamically
kinetically
favorable
migrate
at
/PVH
interfaces.
Consequently,
delivers
exceptional
of
1.32
×
10
−3
S
cm
−1
25
°C
(vs
typically
−5
–10
−4
high-cost
ceramics),
achieved
under
ultralow
residual
solvent
content
2.9
wt%
8–15
in
other
CSEs).
Additionally,
electrochemically
stable
with
anode
various
cathodes.
Therefore,
demonstrates
high-rate
cyclability
LiFePO
4
|Li
full
cells
(92.9%
capacity-retention
3C
after
300
cycles
°C)
outstanding
stability
high-mass-loading
(9.2
mg
high-voltage
NCM622
(147.1
mAh
g
).
Furthermore,
we
verify
versatility
by
fabricating
Na-ion
K-ion-based
similarly
promotions
conductivity.
Our
offers
simple,
low-cost
approach
large-scale
application
beyond.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Abstract
Solid‐state
lithium
metal
batteries
(SSLMBs)
with
poly
(ethylene
oxide)
(PEO)‐based
electrolytes
have
increasingly
become
one
of
the
most
promising
battery
technologies
due
to
high
energy
density
and
safety.
However,
adverse
electrode/electrolyte
interface
compatibility
issues
hinder
further
application.
Herein,
a
PEO‐based
composite
solid
electrolyte
excellent
anode
cathode
interfacial
is
designed
via
coordination
modulation
strategy
induced
by
difluorobis(oxalato)phosphate
(DFBOP).
By
utilizing
this
electrolyte,
robust
inorganic‐rich
interphase
involving
LiF,
Li
x
PO
y
F
z
,
P─O
components
in
situ
generated
on
(Li)
LiNi
0.8
Co
0.1
Mn
O
2
(NCM811)
surfaces
forceful
among
PEO,
bis(trifluoromethanesulphonyl)imide,
DFBOP
subsequent
adjustment
front
orbital
levels.
It
contributes
homogeneous
deposition
an
effective
impediment
PEO
oxidation
decomposition
at
voltage,
promoting
superior
stability.
Consequently,
Li‐symmetric
cells
modified
can
achieve
stable
cycle
over
7000
h
0.2
mA
cm
−2
.
Specially,
unique
organic–inorganic
interpenetration
network
structure
enables
4.5
V
Li/NCM811
steadily
100
cycles,
discharge
capacity
215.4
mAh
g
−1
initial
coulombic
efficiency
91.23%.
This
research
has
shed
light
design
from
perspective
regulation
construct
high‐performance
SSLMBs.
Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
388(6744), P. 311 - 316
Published: April 17, 2025
Solid-state
lithium
metal
batteries
(SSBs)
are
promising
for
electric
vehicles
because
of
their
potential
to
provide
high
energy
density
and
enhanced
safety.
However,
these
face
short-circuit
challenges
caused
by
uncontrolled
dendrite
growth
during
cycling.
Using
operando
scanning
electron
microscopy
phase-field
simulations,
we
determined
that
failure
SSBs
is
closely
linked
the
fatigue
anode,
which
markedly
contributes
interface
degradation
in
SSBs.
This
follows
Coffin-Manson
equation
mechanics,
indicating
it
an
innate
characteristic.
Clarifying
essential
role
provides
a
physical
basis
understanding
failures
paves
way
extending
lifespan.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
all‐solid‐state
lithium‐sulfur
batteries
(ASSLSBs)
toward
large‐scale
electrochemical
energy
storage
is
driven
by
the
higher
specific
energies
and
lower
cost
in
comparison
with
state‐of‐the‐art
Li‐ion
batteries.
Yet,
insufficient
mechanistic
understanding
quantitative
parameters
key
components
sulfur‐based
cathode
hinders
advancement
ASSLSB
technologies.
This
review
offers
a
comprehensive
analysis
electrode
parameters,
including
capacity,
voltage,
S
mass
loading
content
establishing
(Wh
kg
−1
)
density
L
ASSLSBs.
Additionally,
this
work
critically
evaluates
progress
enhancing
lithium
ion
electron
percolation
mitigating
electrochemical‐mechanical
degradation
cathodes.
Last,
critical
outlook
on
potential
future
research
directions
provided
to
guide
rational
design
high‐performance
cathodes
practical
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
Solid
electrolytes,
as
the
core
of
all-solid-state
batteries
(ASSBs),
play
a
crucial
role
in
determining
kinetics
ion
transport
and
interface
compatibility
with
cathodes
anodes,
which
can
be
subdivided
into
catholytes,
bulk
anolytes
based
on
their
functional
characteristics.
Among
various
inorganic
solid
ductile
distinguished
from
rigid
oxide
exhibit
excellent
properties
even
under
cold
pressing,
thus
holding
greater
promise
for
industrialization.
However,
challenge
lies
finding
electrolyte
that
simultaneously
serve
catholyte,
electrolyte,
anolyte.
Fortunately,
due
to
immobility
combining
multiple
types
electrolytes
allows
leveraging
respective
advantages.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
five
sulfides,
halides,
nitrides,
antiperovskite-type,
complex
hydrides,
challenges
superiorities
these
are
also
addressed.
The
impact
pressure
ASSBs
has
been
systematically
discussed.
Furthermore,
suitability
anolyte
is
discussed
characteristics
physicochemical
properties.
This
discussion
aims
deepen
our
understanding
enabling
us
harness
advantages
develop
practical,
high-performance
ASSBs.