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Review
. 2021 Apr;17(13):e2007717.
doi: 10.1002/smll.202007717. Epub 2021 Mar 10.

Design of Robust, Lithiophilic, and Flexible Inorganic-Polymer Protective Layer by Separator Engineering Enables Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Batteries with LiNi0.8 Mn0.1 Co0.1 O2 Cathode

Liwen Tan  1 , Yue Sun  1 , Chuanliang Wei  1 , Yuan Tao  1 , Yuan Tian  1 , Yongling An  1 , Yuchan Zhang  1 , Shenglin Xiong  2 , Jinkui Feng  1
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Design of Robust, Lithiophilic, and Flexible Inorganic-Polymer Protective Layer by Separator Engineering Enables Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Batteries with LiNi0.8 Mn0.1 Co0.1 O2 Cathode

Liwen Tan et al. Small. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

As a promising candidate for the high energy density cells, the practical application of lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) is still extremely hindered by the uncontrolled growth of lithium (Li) dendrites. Herein, a facile strategy is developed that enables dendrite-free Li deposition by coating highly-lithiophilic amorphous SiO microparticles combined with high-binding polyacrylate acid (SiO@PAA) on polyethylene separators. A lithiated SiO and PAA (lithiated-SiO/PAA) protective layer with synergistic flexible and robust features is formed on the Li metal anode via the in situ reaction to offer outstanding interfacial stability during long-term cycles. By suppressing the formation of dead Li and random Li deposition, reducing the side reaction, and buffering the volume changes during the lithium deposition and dissolution, such a protective layer realizes a dendrite-free morphology of Li metal anode. Furthermore, sufficient ionic conductivity, uniform lithium-ion flux, and interface adaptability is guaranteed by the lithiated-SiO and Li polyacrylate acid. As a result, Li metal anodes display significantly enhanced cycling stability and coulombic efficiency in Li||Li and Cu||Li cells. When the composite separator is applied in a full cell with a carbonate-based electrolyte and LiNi0.8 Mn0.1 Co0.1 O2 cathode, it exhibits three times longer lifespan than control cell at current density of 5 C.

Keywords: composite separators; dendrite-free lithium deposition; lithium metal anodes; polyacrylate acid; silicon monoxide.

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