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Quantifying the Growth Kinetics of Lithium Metal Reduced from Solid Ionic Conductors
Wenbo Zhai1, Yue Zhang1, Hongsheng Shi1
1School of Physical Science and Technology & Shanghai Key Laboratory of High-Resolution Electron Microscopy, ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai 201210, China.
Journal of the American Chemical Society
|May 8, 2024
Summary
Understanding lithium metal growth in solid-state batteries is key. This study reveals distinct growth patterns in Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO) under different conditions, offering insights into battery longevity.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Solid-State Batteries
Background:
- Investigating lithium metal growth kinetics is vital for solid-state battery development.
- Understanding failure mechanisms in lithium metal anodes is crucial for battery lifespan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively analyze lithium metal growth kinetics in Ta-doped Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12 (LLZTO).
- To explore the influence of electron dose rate and Li source on lithium deposition.
- To report a novel pathway for lithium metal formation via field emission.
Main Methods:
- Direct observation of lithium metal formation using transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
- Quantitative analysis of lithium growth kinetics under varying conditions (Li-source-free vs. Li-source supplied).
- Investigation of electron dose rate effects on lithium growth.
Main Results:
- Lithium growth in LLZTO exhibits cubic-curve kinetics without an external Li source.
- Linear growth kinetics are observed when an external Li source is supplied.
- Even low electron dose rates (1-3 e-/Å2/s) significantly impact lithium growth.
- A new lithium metal formation pathway involving field emission was identified.
Conclusions:
- The study provides quantitative insights into lithium metal growth mechanisms in LLZTO.
- Findings highlight the importance of controlling electron dose rates during in-situ TEM analysis.
- The research offers strategies for regulating lithium growth in solid-state batteries and other ionic conductors.
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