Coordination compounds in lithium storage and lithium-ion transport

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• Chemistry

Background:

• Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are crucial for portable electronics but require enhanced energy/power density and cycle life for advanced applications.
• Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) offer higher energy density but face challenges with dendrite formation and interfacial stability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the application of coordination chemistry in developing next-generation electrode and electrolyte materials for LIBs and LMBs.
• To explore design strategies for coordination compounds to improve lithium storage and ion transport.

Main Methods:

• Reviewing the development of coordination chemistry from discrete compounds to coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Discussing design strategies for coordination compounds in lithium storage and ion transport.
• Summarizing reticular chemistry for MOFs as electrolytes for lithium-ion transmission.

Main Results:

• Coordination compounds offer well-defined molecular structures for advanced battery materials.
• Strategies exist to enhance electrochemical properties, capacity, stability, and rate capability of coordination compound-based electrodes.
• MOFs can be designed with specific structures and pore metrics for efficient lithium-ion transport.

Conclusions:

• Coordination chemistry is a promising avenue for next-generation LIBs and LMBs.
• Further research into coordination compounds can address current challenges and unlock future battery technologies.