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Industrializable interlayer with catalytic conversion of dead lithium for Ah–level Nickel–rich lithium metal batteries

Huasen Shen, Zhaohuai Li (), Jiantao Li (), Qiu He, Mengjun Li, Yunan Tian, Guoning Wu, Yan Zhao, Xuanxuan Zhang, Jingjing Xiao, Khalil Amine, Yuyu Li (), Ming Xie () and Jun Lu ()
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Huasen Shen: Jianghan University
Zhaohuai Li: Jianghan University
Jiantao Li: Argonne National Laboratory
Qiu He: Sichuan University
Mengjun Li: Jianghan University
Yunan Tian: Jianghan University
Guoning Wu: Jianghan University
Yan Zhao: Sichuan University
Xuanxuan Zhang: Inc.
Jingjing Xiao: Inc.
Khalil Amine: Argonne National Laboratory
Yuyu Li: Jianghan University
Ming Xie: Jianghan University
Jun Lu: Zhejiang University

Nature Communications, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, 1-13

Abstract: Abstract The growth of lithium (Li) dendrites and the accumulation of dead Li (i.e., Li metal regions which are electronically disconnected from the current collector) significantly undermine the safety and performance of Li metal batteries. This study employs kilogram–scale atomic layer deposition technology to construct zinc oxide with a preferential (002) crystal orientation, which homogeneously forms on commercial carbon nanotube papers. Our approach emphasizes the importance of achieving a moderate Li adsorption energy and low Li migration energy barriers to suppress Li dendrite growth. In this work, we introduce the concept of “catalytic” effect for dead Li reconversion, as validated through time–of–flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, leading to a Li plating/stripping efficiency of 99.89%. The Ah–level Li metal pouch cells with high–nickel positive electrodes achieve a specific energy of 380 Wh kg−1 (based on the mass of the whole pouch cell) and demonstrate stable cycling under demanding conditions. Analysis of the cycled pouch cells confirms the structural integrity and provides insights into the mechanism of the dead Li “catalytic” conversion.

Date: 2025
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