scholarly journals An ultrastable lithium metal anode enabled by designed metal fluoride spansules

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. eaaz3112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huadong Yuan ◽  
Jianwei Nai ◽  
He Tian ◽  
Zhijin Ju ◽  
Wenkui Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Layer ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Metal Fluoride ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Lithium Dendrites

The lithium metal anode (LMA) is considered as a promising star for next-generation high-energy density batteries but is still hampered by the severe growth of uncontrollable lithium dendrites. Here, we design “spansules” made of NaMg(Mn)F3@C core@shell microstructures as the matrix for the LMA, which can offer a long-lasting release of functional ions into the electrolyte. By the assistance of cryogenic transmission electron microscopy, we reveal that an in situ–formed metal layer and a unique LiF-involved bilayer structure on the Li/electrolyte interface would be beneficial for effectively suppressing the growth of lithium dendrites. As a result, the spansule-modified anode affords a high Coulombic efficiency of 98% for over 1000 cycles at a current density of 2 mA cm−2, which is the most stable LMA reported so far. When coupling this anode with the Li[Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1]O2 cathode, the practical full cell further exhibits highly improved capacity retention after 500 cycles.

scholarly journals Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Pathak ◽  
Yue Zhou ◽  
Qiquan Qiao
Keyword(s):  
Rational Design ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
High Surface ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode

Rechargeable lithium metal anode (LMA) based batteries have attracted great attention as next-generation high-energy-density storage systems to fuel the extensive practical applications in portable electronics and electric vehicles. However, the formation of unstable solid-electrolyte- interphase (SEI) and growth of lithium dendrite during plating/stripping cycles stimulate safety concern, poor coulombic efficiency (CE), and short lifespan of the lithium metal batteries (LMBs). To address these issues, the rational design of micro/nanostructured Li hosts are widely adopted in LMBs. The high surface area of the interconnected conductive framework can homogenize the Li-ion flux distribution, lower the effective current density, and provides sufficient space for Li accommodation. However, the poor lithiophilicity of the micro/nanostructure host cannot govern the initial lithium nucleation, which leads to the non-uniform/dendritic Li deposition and unstable SEI formation. As a result, the nucleation overpotential and voltage hysteresis increases, which eventually leads to poor battery cycling performance. Thus, it is imperative to decorate a micro/nanostructured Li host with lithiophilic coatings or seeds for serving as a homogeneous nucleation site to guide the uniform lithium deposition. In this review, we summarize research progress on porous metal and non-metal based lithiophilic micro/nanostructured Li hosts. We present the synthesis, structural properties, and the significance of lithiophilic decorated micro/nanostructured Li host in the LMBs. Finally, the perspectives and critical challenges needed to address for the further improvement of LMBs are concluded.

Carbon-rich Conjugated Framework PTEB Modified Cu Nanowires for Stabilizing Lithium Metal Anode

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shan Yang ◽  
Ru Xiao ◽  
Tongwei Zhang ◽  
Yuan Li ◽  
Benhe Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Dendritic Growth ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Cu Nanowires ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode

Lithium metal anode provides a direction for the development of high-energy-density lithium ion batteries. In order to solve lithium dendritic growth and low Coulombic efficiency in lithium plating/stripping process, designing...

Metal-organic framework derived electrical insulating-conductive double-layer configuration for stable lithium metal anode

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianzong Man ◽  
Wenlong Liu ◽  
Haibang Zhang ◽  
Kun Liu ◽  
Yongfu Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Batteries ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Dendrites ◽  
Dendrites Growth ◽  
Metal Organic

Controlling lithium dendrites growth and alleviating volume expansion of lithium metal anode are two key factors to develop high energy density lithium metal batteries. In this work, the planar Cu...

scholarly journals High-capacity, low-tortuosity, and channel-guided lithium metal anode

2017 ◽  
Vol 114 (14) ◽  
pp. 3584-3589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Wei Luo ◽  
Chengwei Wang ◽  
Yiju Li ◽  
Chaoji Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volume Change ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Solid Electrolyte Interphase ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode

Lithium metal anode with the highest capacity and lowest anode potential is extremely attractive to battery technologies, but infinite volume change during the Li stripping/plating process results in cracks and fractures of the solid electrolyte interphase, low Coulombic efficiency, and dendritic growth of Li. Here, we use a carbonized wood (C-wood) as a 3D, highly porous (73% porosity) conductive framework with well-aligned channels as Li host material. We discovered that molten Li metal can infuse into the straight channels of C-wood to form a Li/C-wood electrode after surface treatment. The C-wood channels function as excellent guides in which the Li stripping/plating process can take place and effectively confine the volume change that occurs. Moreover, the local current density can be minimized due to the 3D C-wood framework. Therefore, in symmetric cells, the as-prepared Li/C-wood electrode presents a lower overpotential (90 mV at 3 mA⋅cm−2), more-stable stripping/plating profiles, and better cycling performance (∼150 h at 3 mA⋅cm−2) compared with bare Li metal electrode. Our findings may open up a solution for fabricating stable Li metal anode, which further facilitates future application of high-energy-density Li metal batteries.

Slow surface diffusion on Cu substrates in Li metal batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingeborg Treu Røe ◽  
Sondre K. Schnell
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Batteries ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode ◽  
Slow Surface ◽  
Cu Substrates

Dendrite growth on the lithium metal anode still obstructs a widespread commercialization of high energy density lithium metal batteries. In this work, we investigate how the crystal structure of the...

scholarly journals Bio-inspired low-tortuosity carbon host for high-performance lithium-metal anode

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Chen Yin ◽  
Zhi-Long Yu ◽  
Zhi-Yuan Ma ◽  
Tian-Wen Zhang ◽  
Yu-Yang Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volume Change ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Rate Capability ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode ◽  
Nucleation Sites ◽  
Micro Channels

Abstract Lithium metal is one of the most promising anode materials for high-energy-density Li batteries. However, low stability caused by dendrite growth and volume change during cycling hinders its practical application. Herein, we report an ingenious design of bio-inspired low-tortuosity carbon with tunable vertical micro-channels to be used as a host to incorporate nanosized Sn/Ni alloy nucleation sites, which can guide Li metal's plating/stripping and meanwhile accommodate the volume change. The pore sizes of the vertical channels of the carbon host can be regulated to investigate the structure–performance correlation. After compositing Li, the bio-inspired carbon host with the smallest pore size (∼14 μm) of vertical channels exhibits the lowest overpotential (∼18 mV at 1 mA cm−2), most stable tripping/plating voltage profiles, and best cycling stability (up to 500 cycles) in symmetrical cells. Notably, the carbon/Li composite anode is more rewarding than Li foil when coupled with LiFePO4 in full cells, exhibiting a much lower polarization effect, better rate capability and higher capacity retention (90.6% after 120 cycles). This novel bio-inspired design of a low-tortuosity carbon host with nanoalloy coatings may open a new avenue for fabricating advanced Li-metal batteries with high performance.

scholarly journals Engineering and characterization of interphases for Lithium metal anode 

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulipiya Shadike ◽  
Sha Tan ◽  
Ruoqian Lin ◽  
Xia Cao ◽  
Enyuan Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode ◽  
Battery Systems ◽  
Theoretical Specific Capacity

Lithium metal is a very promising anode material in achieving high energy density for next generation battery systems due to its low redox potential and high theoretical specific capacity of...

scholarly journals Improved Cycle Stability of LiSn Alloy Anode for Different Electrolyte Systems in Lithium Battery

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Jin Lou ◽  
Kanghua Chen ◽  
Nachuan Yang ◽  
Yi Shuai ◽  
Changjun Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Lithium Battery ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Liquid Electrolyte ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Cycle Stability ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Alloy Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode

Lithium metal anode still confronts a series of problems at the way to commercialization though it has advantages in high energy density. The formation of Li dendrite is the major limitation need to be conquered. Here, a facile and simple LiSn alloy anode prepared by a direct metallurgy method is fabricated and evaluated in both liquid electrolyte and solid electrolyte. Structural analysis and electrochemical measurements reveal the promoted ionic transference of interface and enhanced cycling stability in different electrolyte systems, without dendrite formation. Furthermore, the application of this simple and sustainable LiSn alloy can be extended to more alloy anode and might unlock the next-generation anode in the future.

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