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First-Principles Study on Polymer Electrolyte Interface Engineering for Lithium Metal Anodes.

Yao Wang^1,2, Ziang Ren¹, Jianhui Zheng^3,4

¹College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China.

|June 5, 2024

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Modifying polymer-lithium metal interfaces is key for high-performance lithium metal batteries (LMBs). Nitrile-containing polymers offer stable interfaces, while fluoropolymers and PEO facilitate lithium ion transport, crucial for battery longevity.

Keywords:

Diffusion mechanism First-principles calculations Lithium metal anode Polymer coatings Polymer-lithium interface

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Computational Chemistry

Background:

High-performance lithium metal batteries (LMBs) require optimized interfaces between the lithium metal anode (LMA) and electrolytes.
Polymer coatings on Li-metal interfaces are a promising strategy to enhance LMB cycling lifespan.
The physical properties of these polymer-Li interfaces remain underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the structural stability, electronic conductivity, and ionic conductivity of polymer-Li interfaces.
To assess representative polymers: polyacrylonitrile (PAN), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and polyethylene oxide (PEO).
To provide fundamental insights for designing advanced composite materials with tailored interface properties.

Main Methods:

First-principles calculations were employed to examine interface properties.
Analysis included structural stability, electronic conductivity, and ionic conductivity.
Specific polymers (PAN, PVDF, PTFE, PEO) were evaluated for their interactions with lithium metal.

Main Results:

Fluoropolymer degradation forms lithium fluoride, explaining experimental observations.
Polymers with nitrile groups show strong adhesion to lithium metal, forming stable interfaces.
Fluoropolymers maintain insulating properties; PAN and PEO show reduced electronic conductivity. PTFE and PEO exhibit low diffusion barriers for lithium ions.

Conclusions:

Different polymer-LMA interfaces possess distinct characteristics.
Nitrile-containing polymers are beneficial for stable interface formation.
PTFE and PEO facilitate efficient lithium ion transport, crucial for battery performance.