Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free 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 (S...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5b70a791935347e9a4d593f9f23064a82023-11-20T04:12:52ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172020-06-011012418510.3390/app10124185Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal AnodeRajesh Pathak0Yue Zhou1Qiquan Qiao2Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USADepartment of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USADepartment of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USARechargeable 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/12/4185lithium metal anodelithiophilicmicro/nanostructurelow nucleation overpotentialdendrite-free Li deposition |
| spellingShingle | Rajesh Pathak Yue Zhou Qiquan Qiao Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode Applied Sciences lithium metal anode lithiophilic micro/nanostructure low nucleation overpotential dendrite-free Li deposition |
| title | Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode |
| title_full | Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode |
| title_fullStr | Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode |
| title_full_unstemmed | Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode |
| title_short | Recent Advances in Lithiophilic Porous Framework toward Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anode |
| title_sort | recent advances in lithiophilic porous framework toward dendrite free lithium metal anode |
| topic | lithium metal anode lithiophilic micro/nanostructure low nucleation overpotential dendrite-free Li deposition |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/12/4185 |
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