Recent advances in lithiophilic materials: material design and prospects for lithium metal anode application

Recent advances in lithiophilic materials: material design and prospects for lithium metal anode application

Author: Jiaxiang Liu

Publisher: OAE Publishing Inc.

Published: 2023-05-19

Total Pages: 27

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The rapid development of electronic technology and energy industry promotes the increasing desire for energy storage systems with high energy density, thus calling for the exploration of lithium metal anode. However, the enormous challenges, such as uncontrollable lithium deposition, side reaction, infinite volume change and dendrite generation, hinders its application. To address these problems, the deposition behavior of lithium must be exactly controlled and the anode/electrolyte interface must be stabilized. The deposition of lithium is a multi-step process influenced by multi-physical fields, where nucleation is the key to final morphology. Hence, increasing investigations have focused on the employment of lithiophilic materials that can regulate lithium nucleation in recent years. The lithiophilic materials introduced into the deposition hosts or solid electrolyte interphases can regulate the nucleation overpotential and facilitate uniform deposition. However, the concept of lithiophilicity is still undefined and the mechanism is still unrevealed. In this review, the recent advances in the regulation mechanisms of lithiophilicity are discussed, and the applications of lithiophilic materials in hosts and protective interphases are summarized. The in-depth exploration of lithiophilic materials can enhance our understanding of the deposition behavior of lithium and pave the way for practical lithium metal batteries.


Recent advances in lithiophilic materials: material design and prospects for lithium metal anode application

Recent advances in lithiophilic materials: material design and prospects for lithium metal anode application

Author: Jiaxiang Liu

Publisher: OAE Publishing Inc.

Published: 2023-05-19

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13:

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The rapid development of electronic technology and energy industry promotes the increasing desire for energy storage systems with high energy density, thus calling for the exploration of lithium metal anode. However, the enormous challenges, such as uncontrollable lithium deposition, side reaction, infinite volume change and dendrite generation, hinders its application. To address these problems, the deposition behavior of lithium must be exactly controlled and the anode/electrolyte interface must be stabilized. The deposition of lithium is a multi-step process influenced by multi-physical fields, where nucleation is the key to final morphology. Hence, increasing investigations have focused on the employment of lithiophilic materials that can regulate lithium nucleation in recent years. The lithiophilic materials introduced into the deposition hosts or solid electrolyte interphases can regulate the nucleation overpotential and facilitate uniform deposition. However, the concept of lithiophilicity is still undefined and the mechanism is still unrevealed. In this review, the recent advances in the regulation mechanisms of lithiophilicity are discussed, and the applications of lithiophilic materials in hosts and protective interphases are summarized. The in-depth exploration of lithiophilic materials can enhance our understanding of the deposition behavior of lithium and pave the way for practical lithium metal batteries.


Advanced 3D-structured electrode for potassium metal anodes

Advanced 3D-structured electrode for potassium metal anodes

Author: Dongqing Liu

Publisher: OAE Publishing Inc.

Published: 2023-07-03

Total Pages: 22

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The potassium (K) metal anode, following the "Holy Grail" Li metal anode, is one of the most promising anode materials for next-generation batteries. In comparison with Li, K exhibits even more pronounced energy storage properties. However, it suffers from similar challenges as most alkali metal anodes, such as safety and cyclability issues. Borrowing strategies from Li/Na metal anodes, the three-dimensional (3D)-structured current collector has proven to be a universal and effective strategy. This study examines the recent research progress of 3D-structured electrodes for K metal anodes, focusing on the most commonly used host materials, including carbon-, metal-, and MXene-related electrode materials. Finally, existing challenges, various perspectives on the rational design of K metal anodes, and the future development of K batteries are presented.


Towards Next Generation Energy Storage Technologies

Towards Next Generation Energy Storage Technologies

Author: Minghua Chen

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2024-09-04

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 3527845305

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Develop the clean technologies of the future with these novel energy storage technologies Energy storage is a crucial component of the broader battle to develop clean energy sources and transform the power grid in light of advancing climate change. Numerous new energy storage technologies based on electrochemical redox reactions have recently been developed or proposed, promising to reduce costs and enable energy-dense devices and applications of many kinds. This urgent work demands to be incorporated into chemistry, materials science, and industry at every level. Towards Next Generation Energy Storage Technologies offers a comprehensive overview of these novel technologies and their applications. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamentals of electrochemistry and energy storage, it offers current and future research questions, design strategies, and much more. It is a must-own for scientists and engineers looking to develop the energy grid of the future. Towards Next Generation Energy Storage Technologies readers will also find: Summaries of state-of-the-art research and open challenges Detailed discussion of technologies including lithium-ion batteries, all-solid-state batteries, aqueous multi-valence energy storage systems, and more Discussion of applications including electric vehicles, aerospace devices, and many others Towards Next Generation Energy Storage Technologies is ideal for materials scientists, inorganic chemists, electrochemists, electronics engineers, and anyone working on the clean energy grid or electrical devices.


Toward safer lithium metal batteries: a review

Toward safer lithium metal batteries: a review

Author: Shifei Kang

Publisher: OAE Publishing Inc.

Published: 2023-10-09

Total Pages: 35

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The energy density of conventional graphite anode batteries is insufficient to meet the requirement for portable devices, electric cars, and smart grids. As a result, researchers have diverted to lithium metal anode batteries. Lithium metal has a theoretical specific capacity (3,860 mAh·g-1) significantly higher than that of graphite. Additionally, it has a lower redox potential of -3.04 V compared to standard hydrogen electrodes. These properties make high-energy lithium metal batteries a promising candidate for next-generation energy storage devices, which have garnered significant interest for several years. However, the high activity of lithium metal anodes poses safety risks (e.g., short circuits and thermal runaway) that hinder their commercial growth. Currently, modification of reversible lithium anodes is the primary focus of lithium metal batteries. This article presents conceptual models and numerical simulations that address failure processes and offer specific techniques to mitigate the challenges of lithium metal anodes, including electrolyte design, interface engineering, and electrode modification. It is expected that lithium metal batteries will recover and become a feasible energy storage solution.


Design, Fabrication and Electrochemical Performance of Nanostructured Carbon Based Materials for High-Energy Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Design, Fabrication and Electrochemical Performance of Nanostructured Carbon Based Materials for High-Energy Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

Author: Guangmin Zhou

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-02-09

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 9811034060

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This book focuses on the design, fabrication and applications of carbon-based materials for lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. It provides insights into the localized electrochemical transition of the “solid-solid” reaction instead of the “sulfur-polysulfides-lithium sulfides” reaction through the desolvation effect in subnanometer pores; demonstrates that the dissolution/diffusion of polysulfide anions in electrolyte can be greatly reduced by the strong binding of sulfur to the oxygen-containing groups on reduced graphene oxide; manifests that graphene foam can be used as a 3D current collector for high sulfur loading and high sulfur content cathodes; and presents the design of a unique sandwich structure with pure sulfur between two graphene membranes as a very simple but effective approach to the fabrication of Li-S batteries with ultrafast charge/discharge rates and long service lives. The book offers an invaluable resource for researchers, scientists, and engineers in the field of energy storage, providing essential insights, useful methods, and practical ideas that can be considered for the industrial production and future application of Li-S batteries.


Atomically Dispersed Metallic Materials for Electrochemical Energy Technologies

Atomically Dispersed Metallic Materials for Electrochemical Energy Technologies

Author: Wei Yan

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2022-09-13

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 1000634310

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Atomically dispersed metallic materials (ADMMs) are the most advanced materials used in energy conversion and storage devices to improve their performance for portable electronics, electric vehicles, and stationary power stations. Atomically Dispersed Metallic Materials for Electrochemical Energy Technologies aims to facilitate research and development of ADMMs for applications in electrochemical energy devices. It provides a comprehensive description of the science and technology of ADMMs, including material selection, synthesis, characterization, and their applications in fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and H2O/CO2/N2 electrolysis to encourage progress in commercialization of these clean energy technologies. Offers a comprehensive introduction to various types of ADMMs, their fabrication and characterization, and how to improve their performance Analyzes, compares, and discusses advances in different ADMMs in the application of electrochemical energy devices, including commercial requirements Describes cutting-edge methodologies in composite ADMM design, selection, and fabrication Summarizes current achievements, challenges, and future research directions Written by authors with strong academic and industry expertise, this book will be attractive to researchers and industry professionals working in the fields of materials, chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as nanotechnology and clean energy.


Lithium metal stabilization for next-generation lithium-based batteries: from fundamental chemistry to advanced characterization and effective protection

Lithium metal stabilization for next-generation lithium-based batteries: from fundamental chemistry to advanced characterization and effective protection

Author: Yu Yan

Publisher: OAE Publishing Inc.

Published: 2023-01-11

Total Pages: 32

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Lithium (Li) metal-based rechargeable batteries hold significant promise to meet the ever-increasing demands for portable electronic devices, electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage, making them the optimal alternatives for next-generation secondary batteries. Nevertheless, Li metal anodes currently suffer from major drawbacks, including safety concerns, capacity decay and lifespan degradation, which arise from uncontrollable dendrite growth, notorious side reactions and infinite volume variation, thereby limiting their current practical application. Numerous critical endeavors from different perspectives have been dedicated to developing highly stable Li metal anodes. Herein, a comprehensive overview of Li metal anodes regarding fundamental mechanisms, scientific challenges, characterization techniques, theoretical investigations and advanced strategies is systematically presented. First, the basic working principles of Li metal-based batteries are introduced. Specific attention is then paid to the fundamental understanding of and challenges facing Li metal anodes. Accordingly, advanced characterization approaches and theoretical computations are introduced to understand the fundamental mechanisms of dendrite growth and parasitic reactions. Recent key progress in Li anode protection is then comprehensively summarized and categorized to generate an overview of the respective superiorities and limitations of the various strategies. Furthermore, this review concludes the remaining obstacles and potential research directions for inspiring the innovation of Li metal anodes and endeavors to accomplish the practical application of next-generation Li-based batteries.