DOI: 10.1038/ncomms10992. Lithium-coated polymeric matrix as a minimum volume-change and dendrite-free lithium metal anode

Lithium-coated polymeric matrix as a minimum volume-change and dendrite-free lithium metal anode

10.1038/ncomms10992

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Abstract

AbstractLithium metal is the ideal anode for the next generation of high-energy-density batteries. Nevertheless, dendrite growth, side reactions and infinite relative volume change have prevented it from practical applications. Here, we demonstrate a promising metallic lithium anode design by infusing molten lithium into a polymeric matrix. The electrospun polyimide employed is stable against highly reactive molten lithium and, via a conformal layer of zinc oxide coating to render the surface lithiophilic, molten lithium can be drawn into the matrix, affording a nano-porous lithium electrode. Importantly, the polymeric backbone enables uniform lithium stripping/plating, which successfully confines lithium within the matrix, realizing minimum volume change and effective dendrite suppression. The porous electrode reduces the effective current density; thus, flat voltage profiles and stable cycling of more than 100 cycles is achieved even at a high current density of 5 mA cm−2 in both carbonate and ether electrolyte. The advantages of the porous, polymeric matrix provide important insights into the design principles of lithium metal anodes.

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Liu, Y., Lin, D., Liang, Z., Zhao, J., Yan, K., & Cui, Y. (2016). Lithium-coated polymeric matrix as a minimum volume-change and dendrite-free lithium metal anode. Nature Communications, 7(1).

Authors 6

Yayuan Liu (first)
Dingchang Lin (additional)
Zheng Liang (additional)
Jie Zhao (additional)
Kai Yan (additional)
Yi Cui (additional)

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