Reversing the dendrite growth direction and eliminating the concentration polarization via an internal electric field for stable lithium metal anodes.

ABSTRACT: Lithium (Li) dendrite growth is a long-standing challenge leading to short cycle life and safety issues in Li metal batteries. Li dendrite growth is kinetically controlled by ion transport, the concentration gradient, and the local electric field. In this study, an internal electric field is generated between the anode and Au-modified separator to eliminate the concentration gradient of Li⁺. The Li-Au alloy is formed during the first cycle of Li plating/stripping, which causes Li⁺ deposition on the Au-modified side and lithium anode electrode, reversing the lithium dendrite growth direction. The electrically coupled Li metal electrode and Au-modified film create a uniform electric potential and Li⁺ concentration distribution, resulting in reduced concentrat

SUBMITTER: Ma Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9384804 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature