Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 6, 2025
Abstract
It
is
still
challengeable
to
inhibit
the
uncontrollable
growth
of
lithium
dendrites
and
large
volume
expansion
during
cycling
for
high‐energy
metal
batteries
(LMBs).
To
simultaneously
address
such
issues,
herein,
first
time,
a
novel
dual‐protective
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interface
(SEI)
combining
“soft”
covalent–organic
framework
(COF)
spheres
grown
on
“rigid”
MXene
nanosheets
(MXene/COF)
via
facile
mild
method
presented.
The
can
provide
abundant
lithium‐ion
diffusion
channels
promote
rapid
uniform
deposition.
unique
rigid‐soft
MXene/COF
composite
has
outstanding
mechanical
flexibility
mitigate
SEI
cracking,
limit
prevent
dendrite
puncture
cycling.
As
result,
Li||Li
symmetrical
cell,
Li||LFP
full
cell
Li||NCM811
with
dual
protective
interlayers
demonstrate
much
better
electrochemical
performances,
compared
those
without
interfaces.
performance
enhancement
mechanism
revealed
by
X‐ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
depth
profiling
in
situ
optical
microscopy
be
attributed
form
lithiophilic
layer,
fast
Li
+
transport,
deposition
caused
interface.
This
work
provides
new
insight
into
rational
design,
fabrication,
mechanisms
dual‐protective,
soft‐rigid
high‐performance
LMBs.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(28)
Published: May 7, 2024
Alkali
metals
(e.g.
Li,
Na,
and
K)
multivalent
Zn,
Mg,
Ca,
Al)
have
become
star
anodes
for
developing
high-energy-density
rechargeable
batteries
due
to
their
high
theoretical
capacity
excellent
conductivity.
However,
the
inevitable
dendrites
unstable
interfaces
of
metal
pose
challenges
safety
stability
batteries.
To
address
these
issues,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
as
emerging
materials,
been
widely
investigated
regular
porous
structure,
flexible
molecular
design,
specific
surface
area.
In
this
minireview,
we
summarize
research
progress
COFs
in
stabilizing
anodes.
First,
present
origins
delve
into
advantages
based
on
physical/chemical
properties
alkali
metals.
Then,
special
attention
has
paid
application
host
design
anodes,
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interfaces,
additives,
solid-state
electrolytes,
separator
modifications.
Finally,
a
new
perspective
is
provided
from
pore
modulation,
synthesis
COFs.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 10, 2025
Abstract
The
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interphase
(SEI)
layer
is
capable
of
protecting
lithium
anodes
and
preventing
side
reactions
with
electrolytes.
development
inorganic/organic
composite
hybrid
SEI
can
be
considered
as
an
efficient
strategy
to
combine
the
merits
high
ion
conductivity,
mechanical
modulus,
flexibility.
However,
it
still
poses
a
great
challenge
solve
agglomeration
problem
in
these
maintain
strong
interaction
between
metal.
Herein,
bilayer
ultra‐thin
(P‐FEM@Li)
derivative
from
reactive
fluorinated
copolymer
(P‐FEM)
prepared
shows
ultra‐large
Young's
modulus
(>
75
GPa).
robust
inorganic
LiF‐rich
provides
superior
ionic
conductivity
large
while
flexible
organic
polymer
regulates
ions
transport
compatibility.
P‐FEM
induced
demonstrate
stable
cycles
for
more
than
4400
h
at
1
mA
cm
−2
average
coulombic
efficiency
(CE)
Li||P‐FEM@Cu
99.78%
after
100
cycles.
Moreover,
P‐FEM@Li||NCM811
punch
cell
428
Wh
kg
−1
exhibits
high‐capacity
retention
73%
175
This
work
new
way
prepare
practical
anodes.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Abstract
Multivalent
manganese‐based
Prussian
blue
analogues
(Mn‐PBA)
possess
multi‐electron
transfer
characteristics
and
exhibit
unique
properties
for
achieving
high
energy
density
in
ammonium
ion
batteries
(AIBs).
However,
the
irreversible
structural
collapse
sluggish
ionic
diffusion
kinetics
result
inferior
rate
capability
undesirable
lifespan.
Herein,
guided
by
theoretical
calculations,
a
series
of
ultrafine
Mn‐PBA@
conductive
polymers
core–shell
composites
through
an
situ
polymerization
encapsulation
strategy
are
synthesized
to
solve
above
existing
issues
Mn‐PBA.
Among
various
designed
(including
poly‐pyrrole
(ppy),
polyaniline,
poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene))
coated
on
Mn‐PBA,
Mn‐PBA@ppy
shows
strongest
adsorption
ions
highest
manganese
atom
removal
barrier.
Acting
as
cathode
AIBs,
exhibits
remarkable
capacity
72
mAh
g
−1
,
super‐stable
discharge
platform
0.81
V,
excellent
cycling
stability
94%
retention
over
300
cycles
(0.1
A
)
with
ultrahigh
NH
4
+
coefficient
≈1.38
×
10
−8
cm
−2
s
.
This
work
offers
polymer
approach
simultaneously
enhance
stability.
More
importantly,
this
organic/inorganic
interfacial
design
can
promote
development
materials
rapid
cyclic
Energy & Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 5993 - 6002
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
high-anion-concentration
interface,
immobilizing
a
high
concentration
of
anions
at
electrolyte/electrode
can
alleviate
formation
space
charge
layer
with
uneven
electric
field
distribution
and
inhibit
the
growth
Li
dendrites.
Advanced Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(38)
Published: July 27, 2024
Abstract
Homogeneous
Li‐ion
flux
is
a
significant
precondition
of
uniform
deposition
in
Li
metal
batteries
(LMBs).
Numerous
methodologies
have
been
presented
for
homogenizing
before
based
on
the
features
deposition.
Separators
that
provide
transfer
channels
and
are
directly
exposed
to
anodes
attracted
rising
attention
their
role
guiding
regular
distribution.
More
novel
functional
separators
proposed
aiming
achieve
dendrite‐free
Herein,
factors
strategies
regulate
distribution
through
toward
LMBs
concentrated
on.
The
current
mechanisms
regulation
by
first
highlighted,
including
physical
properties,
interactions
with
electrolyte,
modification
solid‐state
electrolyte
interphase.
According
these
mechanisms,
separator
regulating
divided
into
three
methodologies,
typical
examples
introduced.
Finally,
limitations
suggestions
future
studies
presented,
inspire
engaged
researchers
newcomers
trigger
more
exciting
works
this
area.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
Lithium
(Li)
metal
batteries
with
remarkable
energy
densities
are
restrained
by
short
lifetime
and
low
Coulombic
efficiency
(CE),
resulting
from
the
accumulative
Li
dendrites
dead
during
cycling.
Here,
we
prepared
a
new
three-dimensional
(3D)
covalent
organic
framework
(COF)
dense
lithiophilic
sites
(heteoatom
weight
contents
of
32.32
wt
%)
as
an
anodic
protective
layer
batteries.
The
3D
COF
was
synthesized
using
[6+4]
synthesis
strategy
inducing
flexible
6-connected
cyclotriphosphazene
derivative
aldehyde
4-connected
porphyrin-based
tetraphenylamines.
Both
phosphazene
porphyrin
rings
in
served
electron-rich
sites,
enhancing
homogeneous
Small Methods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(11)
Published: April 22, 2024
Abstract
Improving
the
wide‐temperature
operation
of
rechargeable
batteries
is
crucial
for
boosting
adoption
electric
vehicles
and
further
advancing
their
application
scope
in
harsh
environments
like
deep
ocean
space
probes.
Herein,
recent
advances
electrolyte
solvation
chemistry
are
critically
summarized,
aiming
to
address
long‐standing
challenge
notable
energy
diminution
at
sub‐zero
temperatures
rapid
capacity
degradation
elevated
(>45°C).
This
review
provides
an
in‐depth
analysis
fundamental
mechanisms
governing
Li‐ion
transport
process,
illustrating
how
these
insights
have
been
effectively
harnessed
synergize
with
high‐capacity,
high‐rate
electrodes.
Another
critical
part
highlights
interplay
between
interfacial
reactions,
as
well
stability
resultant
interphases,
particularly
employing
ultrahigh‐nickel
layered
oxides
cathodes
high‐capacity
Li/Si
materials
anodes.
The
detailed
examination
reveals
factors
pivotal
mitigating
fade,
thereby
ensuring
a
long
cycle
life,
superior
rate
capability,
consistent
high‐/low‐temperature
performance.
In
latter
part,
comprehensive
summary
situ/operational
presented.
holistic
approach,
encompassing
innovative
design,
interphase
regulation,
advanced
characterization,
offers
roadmap
battery
technology
extreme
environmental
conditions.
Angewandte Chemie,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
136(28)
Published: May 7, 2024
Abstract
Alkali
metals
(e.g.
Li,
Na,
and
K)
multivalent
Zn,
Mg,
Ca,
Al)
have
become
star
anodes
for
developing
high‐energy‐density
rechargeable
batteries
due
to
their
high
theoretical
capacity
excellent
conductivity.
However,
the
inevitable
dendrites
unstable
interfaces
of
metal
pose
challenges
safety
stability
batteries.
To
address
these
issues,
covalent
organic
frameworks
(COFs),
as
emerging
materials,
been
widely
investigated
regular
porous
structure,
flexible
molecular
design,
specific
surface
area.
In
this
minireview,
we
summarize
research
progress
COFs
in
stabilizing
anodes.
First,
present
origins
delve
into
advantages
based
on
physical/chemical
properties
alkali
metals.
Then,
special
attention
has
paid
application
host
design
anodes,
artificial
solid
electrolyte
interfaces,
additives,
solid‐state
electrolytes,
separator
modifications.
Finally,
a
new
perspective
is
provided
from
pore
modulation,
synthesis
COFs.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(41)
Published: July 17, 2024
The
appearance
of
disordered
lithium
dendrites
and
fragile
solid
electrolyte
interfaces
(SEI)
significantly
hinder
the
serviceability
metal
batteries.
Herein,
guided
by
theoretical
predictions,
a
multi-component
covalent
triazine
framework
with
partially
electronegative
channels
(4C-TA
