Stability of polymeric separators in lithium metal batteries in a low voltage environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 5006-5015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing Li ◽  
Jinhui Tao ◽  
Dehong Hu ◽  
Mark H. Engelhard ◽  
Wengao Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Coulombic Efficiency ◽  
Cycling Stability ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Batteries ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode

Separators can largely affect the coulombic efficiency and cycling stability of lithium metal anode, especially when using the LiPF6 electrolyte.

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.

Impact of Anionic Structure of Lithium Salt on the Cycling Stability of Lithium-Metal Anode in Li-S Batteries

2016 ◽  
Vol 163 (8) ◽  
pp. A1776-A1783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Ma ◽  
Bo Tong ◽  
Zheng Fang ◽  
Xingguo Qi ◽  
Wenfang Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Salt ◽  
Cycling Stability ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode

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...

Creep and Anisotropy of Free-Standing Lithium Metal Foils in an Industrial Dry Room

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Lara Dienemann ◽  
Anil Saigal ◽  
Michael A Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Solid State ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Dominant Mode ◽  
Lithium Metal ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Metal Anode ◽  
Lithium Metal Batteries ◽  
Lithium Metal Anode ◽  
Solid State Batteries

Abstract Commercialization of energy-dense lithium metal batteries relies on stable and uniform plating and stripping on the lithium metal anode. In electrochemical-mechanical modeling of solid-state batteries, there is a lack of consideration of specific mechanical properties of battery-grade lithium metal. Defining these characteristics is crucial for understanding how lithium ions plate on the lithium metal anode, how plating and stripping affect deformation of the anode and its interfacing material, and whether dendrites are suppressed. Recent experiments show that the dominant mode of deformation of lithium metal is creep. This study measures the time and temperature dependent mechanics of two thicknesses of commercial lithium anodes inside an industrial dry room, where battery cells are manufactured at high volume. Furthermore, a directional study examines the anisotropic microstructure of 100 µm thick lithium anodes and its effect on bulk creep mechanics. It is shown that these lithium anodes undergo plastic creep as soon as a coin cell is manufactured at a pressure of 0.30 MPa, and achieving thinner lithium foils, a critical goal for solid-state lithium batteries, is correlated to anisotropy in both lithium's microstructure and mechanical properties.

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.

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