Constructing multifunctional solid electrolyte interface via in-situ polymerization for dendrite-free and low N/P ratio lithium metal batteries

Dan Luo, Lei Zheng, Zhen Zhang, Matthew Li, Zhongwei Chen (), Ruiguang Cui, Yanbin Shen, Gaoran Li, Renfei Feng, Shaojian Zhang, Gaopeng Jiang, Liwei Chen (), Aiping Yu and Xin Wang ()
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Dan Luo: South China Normal University
Lei Zheng: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zhen Zhang: University of Waterloo
Matthew Li: University of Waterloo
Zhongwei Chen: University of Waterloo
Ruiguang Cui: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Yanbin Shen: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Gaoran Li: University of Waterloo
Renfei Feng: Canadian Light Source
Shaojian Zhang: Xiamen University
Gaopeng Jiang: University of Waterloo
Liwei Chen: Chinese Academy of Sciences
Aiping Yu: University of Waterloo
Xin Wang: South China Normal University

Nature Communications, 2021, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Abstract Stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) is highly sought after for lithium metal batteries (LMB) owing to its efficient electrolyte consumption suppression and Li dendrite growth inhibition. However, current design strategies can hardly endow a multifunctional SEI formation due to the non-uniform, low flexible film formation and limited capability to alter Li nucleation/growth orientation, which results in unconstrained dendrite growth and short cycling stability. Herein, we present a novel strategy to employ electrolyte additives containing catechol and acrylic groups to construct a stable multifunctional SEI by in-situ anionic polymerization. This self-smoothing and robust SEI offers multiple sites for Li adsorption and steric repulsion to constrain nucleation/growth process, leading to homogenized Li nanosphere formation. This isotropic nanosphere offers non-preferred Li growth orientation, rendering uniform Li deposition to achieve a dendrite-free anode. Attributed to these superiorities, a remarkable cycling performance can be obtained, i.e., high current density up to 10 mA cm−2, ultra-long cycle life over 8500 hrs operation, high cumulative capacity over 4.25 Ah cm−2 and stable cycling under 60 °C. A prolonged lifespan can also be achieved in Li-S and Li-LiFePO4 cells under lean electrolyte content, low N/P ratio or high temperature conditions. This facile strategy also promotes the practical application of LMB and enlightens the SEI design in related fields.

Date: 2021
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