In situ fabrication of Li–Al protection layer for lithium metal anodes has been achieved with ultrathin Al foil. The hybrid Li–Al/Li anodes demonstrate excellent cycling stability at plating current and capacity up to 8 mA cm−2 and 4 mA h cm−2.
Solid-state lithium metal batteries (LMBs) assembled with polymer electrolytes (PEs) and lithium metal anodes are promising batteries owing to their enhanced safeties and ultrahigh theoretical energy densities. Nevertheless, polymer electrolytes...
Protective Polymer Coatings (PPCs) protect lithium metal anodes in rechargeable batteries to stabilize the Li/electrolyte interface and to extend the cycle life by reducing parasitic reactions and improving the lithium deposition morphology.