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A stable liquid-solid interface of a lithium metal anode enabled by micro-region meshing.

Jianzong Man¹, Kun Liu¹, Yehong Du¹

¹Institute of Materials and Technology, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, 116026, China. sunjc@dlmu.edu.cn.

|January 6, 2022

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A novel lithiophilic honeycomb structure enhances lithium metal anode stability in batteries. This design promotes uniform lithium deposition and improves ion transport, significantly extending battery life.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Battery Technology

Background:

Lithium metal anodes offer high energy density but suffer from unstable solid-liquid interfaces, limiting battery lifespan.
Current density distribution and electrode structure critically influence lithium deposition behavior and interface stability.
Stabilizing the lithium metal anode interface is crucial for developing next-generation high-performance batteries.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel electrode structure for stabilizing the lithium metal anode.
To investigate the effect of a lithiophilic honeycomb-like structure on lithium deposition and ion transport.
To evaluate the electrochemical performance of the modified lithium metal anode in symmetrical and full cells.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a lithiophilic honeycomb-like nickel nitride (Ni3N) nanosheet array on nickel foam (Ni3N@NF).
Characterization of the Ni3N@NF electrode structure and its interaction with lithium metal.
Electrochemical testing of symmetrical and full cells using the modified electrode.

Main Results:

The honeycomb structure effectively divides the electrode surface, promoting uniform lithium deposition.
In situ formation of lithium nitride (Li3N) enhances lithium-ion transport across the interface.
Symmetrical cells demonstrated stable lithium plating/stripping for over 1500 hours at 1 mA cm⁻².
Full cells with LiFePO4 cathodes exhibited improved cycling stability and rate performance.

Conclusions:

The lithiophilic Ni3N@NF electrode structure significantly enhances the stability of lithium metal anodes.
The designed electrode architecture mitigates dendrite formation and improves battery cycle life.
This approach offers a promising strategy for developing high-energy-density and long-lasting lithium metal batteries.