scholarly journals Non-fluorinated non-solvating cosolvent enabling superior performance of lithium metal anode battery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun yeob Moon ◽  
Dong Ok Kim ◽  
Lieven Bekaert ◽  
Munsoo Song ◽  
Jinkyu Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Critical Parameters ◽  
Design Rule ◽  
Resonance Spectroscopy ◽  
Energy Calculation ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode

Abstract Lithium–ion solvation governs the performance of lithium metal anode (LMA) by tuning its interfacial stability. Solvation degree is modulated by adopting fluorinated non-solvating cosolvents (FNSC) to induce anion-rich solvation structure which is beneficial in constructing mechanically stable interface to suppress lithium dendrite. However, FNSC exhibits low cathodic stability owing to their low lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) level, aggravating long-term cycling of LMA. We establish that spectroscopically measured Lewis basicity and polarity are critical parameters for designing optimal non-solvating cosolvents. Non-fluorinated non-solvating cosolvents (NFNSC) proposed by our design rule (i.e. anisole, ethoxybenzene and furan) delivered 99.0 % coulombic efficiency over 1400 cycles. In these molecules, the aromatic ring delocalizes oxygen electron pairs and lowers solvation capability, confirmed by electrochemical cycling, Raman spectroscopy, and DFT binding energy calculation. Finally, the quantification of remaining NFNSC in the electrolytes using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy proves their reductive stability for extended cycles.

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...

Garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 Electrolyte Prepared by a Solution-Based Technique for Lithium ion battery

2012 ◽  
Vol 1440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiajia Tan ◽  
Ashutosh Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Ionic Conductivity ◽  
Tetragonal Phase ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Cubic Phase ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode ◽  
The One

ABSTRACTHigh quality garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 solid electrolyte was synthesized using a solution-based technique. The electrolyte pellets were sintered at 900 oC, resulting in tetragonal phase, which then transformed to cubic phase after annealing at 1230 oC. The ionic conductivity of both phases was studied and revealed to be 3.67x10-7 S/cm and 1.67×10-4 S/cm, respectively. A proto-type cell comprising of Li7La3Zr2O12 electrolyte, LiCoO2 cathode and lithium metal anode was assembled. The cell made with the cubic phase electrolyte exhibited superior performance than the one made with the tetragonal phase electrolyte. The former cell possessed a very promising gravimetric discharge capacity of 3.4 mAh/g, which is the highest value obtained among similar setups.

scholarly journals Improving Cyclability of Lithium Metal Anode via Constructing Atomic Interlamellar Ion Channel for Lithium Sulfur Battery

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mao Yang ◽  
Nan Jue ◽  
Yuanfu Chen ◽  
Yong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ion Channel ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Specific Capacity ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode ◽  
Li Ion ◽  
Sulfur Battery ◽  
Rapid Transfer

AbstractUniform migration of lithium (Li) ions between the separator and the lithium anode is critical for achieving good quality Li deposition, which is of much significance for lithium metal battery operation, especially for Li–sulfur (Li–S) batteries. Commercial separators such as polypropylene or polyethylene can be prepared by wet or dry processes, but they can indeed cause plentiful porosities, resulting in the uneven Li ion stripping/plating and finally the formation of Li dendrites. Thence, we constructed an atomic interlamellar ion channel by introducing the layered montmorillonite on the surface of the separator to guide Li ion flux and achieved stable Li deposition. The atomic interlamellar ion channel with a spacing of 1.4 nm showed strong absorption capacity for electrolytes and reserved capacity for Li ions, thus promoting rapid transfer of Li ions and resulting in even Li ion deposition at the anode. When assembled with the proposed separator, the Coulombic efficiency of Li||Cu batteries was 98.2% after 200 cycles and stable plating/stripping even after 800 h was achieved for the Li||Li symmetric batteries. Importantly, the proposed separator allows 140% specific capacity increase after 190 cycles as employing the Li–S batteries.

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.

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 A Lithium‐Ion Pump Based on Piezoelectric Effect for Improved Rechargeability of Lithium Metal Anode

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (22) ◽  
pp. 1901120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingwei Xiang ◽  
Zexiao Cheng ◽  
Ying Zhao ◽  
Bao Zhang ◽  
Lixia Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Effect ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Ion Pump ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode

scholarly journals Remedies to Avoid Failure Mechanisms of Lithium-Metal Anode in Li-Ion Batteries

Inorganics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Alain Mauger ◽  
Christian M. Julien
Keyword(s):  
Failure Modes ◽  
Solid Electrolyte Interphase ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Side Reactions ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode ◽  
Power And Energy

Rechargeable lithium-metal batteries (LMBs), which have high power and energy density, are very attractive to solve the intermittence problem of the energy supplied either by wind mills or solar plants or to power electric vehicles. However, two failure modes limit the commercial use of LMBs, i.e., dendrite growth at the surface of Li metal and side reactions with the electrolyte. Substantial research is being accomplished to mitigate these drawbacks. This article reviews the different strategies for fabricating safe LMBs, aiming to outperform lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). They include modification of the electrolyte (salt and solvents) to obtain a highly conductive solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer, protection of the Li anode by in situ and ex situ coatings, use of three-dimensional porous skeletons, and anchoring Li on 3D current collectors.

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