Constructing lithiophilic sites–rich artificial solid electrolyte interphase to enable dendrite−free and corrosion−free lithium–sulfur batteries

An artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) with lithiophilic sites and chemical bonds anchoring lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) has been developed as a potential solution to protect the lithium (Li) metal anode of Lithium−sulfur (Li–S) batteries. This strategy aims to guide consistent Li depositi...

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Main Authors: Wei Lu, Anshun Zhao, Qiuxu Chen, Sihan Liu, Mingxi Yu, Zihao Wang, Ze Gao, Xue Zhao, Guiru Sun, Ming Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2024-12-01
Series:Green Energy & Environment
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468025724001389
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Summary:An artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) with lithiophilic sites and chemical bonds anchoring lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) has been developed as a potential solution to protect the lithium (Li) metal anode of Lithium−sulfur (Li–S) batteries. This strategy aims to guide consistent Li deposition and relieve lithium corrosion. Herein, the evolution process of lithiophilic sites based on aluminum fluoride (AlF3) in an artificial SEI is disclosed in Li–S batteries with metal−based lithiophilic sites. The polyester polymer (PMMA and PPC)/AlF3 artificial SEI (MPAF−SEI) was homogeneously anchored on Li anode by in−situ polymerization. The conversion of AlF3 into Li–Al and LiF lithiophilic sites effectively reduce the Li nucleation overpotential and prevents the formation of Li dendrites. At the same time, the polymer can anchor LiPSs by chemical bonds and prevents Li corrosion. The optimized MPAF−SEI protected Li demonstrates excellent stability for over 3000 h at a capacity of 1 mAh cm−2 in Li || Li symmetric cells. The Li–S battery with low N/P (4) exhibits a capacity of 532.6 mAh g −1 over 300 cycles lifespan at 0.5 C.
ISSN:2468-0257