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.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(1)
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
Abstract
The
use
of
all‐solid‐state
lithium
metal
batteries
(ASSLMBs)
has
garnered
significant
attention
as
a
promising
solution
for
advanced
energy
storage
systems.
By
employing
non‐flammable
solid
electrolytes
in
ASSLMBs,
their
safety
profile
is
enhanced,
and
the
anode
allows
higher
density
compared
to
traditional
lithium‐ion
batteries.
To
fully
realize
potential
solid‐state
(SSEs)
must
meet
several
requirements.
These
include
high
ionic
conductivity
Li
+
transference
number,
smooth
interfacial
contact
between
SSEs
electrodes,
low
manufacturing
cost,
excellent
electrochemical
stability,
effective
suppression
dendrite
formation.
This
paper
delves
into
essential
requirements
enable
successful
implementation
ASSLMBs.
Additionally,
representative
state‐of‐the‐art
examples
developed
past
5
years,
showcasing
latest
advancements
SSE
materials
highlighting
unique
properties
are
discussed.
Finally,
provides
an
outlook
on
achieving
balanced
improved
addressing
failure
mechanisms
solutions,
critical
challenges
such
reversibility
plating/stripping
thermal
runaway,
characterization
techniques,
composite
SSEs,
computational
studies,
ASS
lithium–sulfur
lithium–oxygen
With
this
consideration,
ASSLMBs
can
be
realized.
Journal of the American Chemical Society,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
146(45), P. 30836 - 30847
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
The
unstable
lithium
(Li)/electrolyte
interface,
causing
inferior
cycling
efficiency
and
unrestrained
dendrite
growth,
has
severely
hampered
the
practical
deployment
of
Li
metal
batteries
(LMBs),
particularly
in
carbonate
electrolytes.
Herein,
we
present
a
robust
approach
capitalizing
on
dynamic
supramolecular
elastomer
(DSE)
interface
layer,
which
is
capable
being
reduced
with
to
spontaneously
form
strong
Small Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 17, 2025
The
escalating
global
energy
demand
and
the
imperative
to
mitigate
carbon
emissions
have
intensified
pursuit
for
sustainable
solutions,
with
hydrogen
emerging
as
a
pivotal
clean
carrier.
Transition
metal‐based
metal‐organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
garnered
significant
attention
their
potential
in
efficient
production
due
high
surface
area,
tunable
porosity,
versatile
catalytic
properties.
Despite
notable
advancements
MOF
synthesis,
critical
challenges
related
stability,
electrical
conductivity,
scalability
continue
hinder
widespread
application.
This
review
provides
comprehensive
analysis
of
recent
progress
design
synthesis
transition
MOFs,
emphasizing
role
electrocatalytic
photocatalytic
production.
Key
synthetic
strategies
influence
on
performance
are
systematically
discussed,
alongside
identification
existing
limitations
knowledge
gaps.
By
highlighting
these
areas
proposing
pathways
future
research,
this
aims
accelerate
practical
integration
MOFs
into
economy.
