Li-B Alloy as an Anode Material for Stable and Long Life Lithium Metal Batteries
Rechargeable Li metal batteries have attracted lots of attention because they can achieve high energy densities. However, the commercialization of rechargeable Li metal batteries is delayed because Li dendrites may be generated during the batteries’ electrochemical cycles, which may cause...
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| author | Qiang Liu Sisi Zhou Cong Tang Qiaoling Zhai Xianggong Zhang Rui Wang |
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| description | Rechargeable Li metal batteries have attracted lots of attention because they can achieve high energy densities. However, the commercialization of rechargeable Li metal batteries is delayed because Li dendrites may be generated during the batteries’ electrochemical cycles, which may cause severe safety issues. In this research, a Li-B alloy is investigated as an anode for rechargeable batteries instead of Li metal. Results show that the Li-B alloy has better effects in suppressing the formation of dendritic lithium, reducing the interface impedance and improving the cycle performance. These effects may result from the unique structure of Li-B alloy, in which free lithium is embedded in the Li7B6 framework. These results suggest that Li-B alloy may be a promising anode material applicable in rechargeable lithium batteries. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-04cf314c946a4a9f90ffb4ab54eb403e2022-12-22T02:06:51ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732018-09-011110251210.3390/en11102512en11102512Li-B Alloy as an Anode Material for Stable and Long Life Lithium Metal BatteriesQiang Liu0Sisi Zhou1Cong Tang2Qiaoling Zhai3Xianggong Zhang4Rui Wang5Wuhan Institute of Marine Electric Propulsion, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Wuhan 430064, ChinaWuhan Institute of Marine Electric Propulsion, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Wuhan 430064, ChinaFaculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, ChinaFaculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, ChinaWuhan Institute of Marine Electric Propulsion, China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Wuhan 430064, ChinaFaculty of Materials Science and Chemistry, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, ChinaRechargeable Li metal batteries have attracted lots of attention because they can achieve high energy densities. However, the commercialization of rechargeable Li metal batteries is delayed because Li dendrites may be generated during the batteries’ electrochemical cycles, which may cause severe safety issues. In this research, a Li-B alloy is investigated as an anode for rechargeable batteries instead of Li metal. Results show that the Li-B alloy has better effects in suppressing the formation of dendritic lithium, reducing the interface impedance and improving the cycle performance. These effects may result from the unique structure of Li-B alloy, in which free lithium is embedded in the Li7B6 framework. These results suggest that Li-B alloy may be a promising anode material applicable in rechargeable lithium batteries.http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/10/2512Lithium ion batteriesanodeLi-B alloyLi metalelectrochemical cycle |
| spellingShingle | Qiang Liu Sisi Zhou Cong Tang Qiaoling Zhai Xianggong Zhang Rui Wang Li-B Alloy as an Anode Material for Stable and Long Life Lithium Metal Batteries Energies Lithium ion batteries anode Li-B alloy Li metal electrochemical cycle |
| title | Li-B Alloy as an Anode Material for Stable and Long Life Lithium Metal Batteries |
| title_full | Li-B Alloy as an Anode Material for Stable and Long Life Lithium Metal Batteries |
| title_fullStr | Li-B Alloy as an Anode Material for Stable and Long Life Lithium Metal Batteries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Li-B Alloy as an Anode Material for Stable and Long Life Lithium Metal Batteries |
| title_short | Li-B Alloy as an Anode Material for Stable and Long Life Lithium Metal Batteries |
| title_sort | li b alloy as an anode material for stable and long life lithium metal batteries |
| topic | Lithium ion batteries anode Li-B alloy Li metal electrochemical cycle |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/10/2512 |
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