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  • 1College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, China.

Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
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A novel polymer mediator (PTMA) enables uniform lithium deposition in solid-state batteries, preventing dendrite formation. This breakthrough enhances the stability and performance of lithium metal batteries for practical applications.

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free radical chemicalsmediator layersolid electrolyte interphasesolid polymer electrolytessolid‐state battery

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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Lithium dendrite formation hinders all-solid-state lithium metal battery applications due to uneven lithium ion diffusion.
  • Achieving uniform lithium deposition is crucial for battery safety and longevity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a mediator layer for even lithium ion deposition in polyethylene oxide-Li7La3Zr2O12 (PEO-LLZO) composite solid polymer electrolytes.
  • To investigate the mechanism of lithium ion transport and deposition mediated by poly(2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyloxy methacrylate) (PTMA).

Main Methods:

  • Utilized PTMA as a Li+ transport and deposition mediator in PEO-LLZO electrolytes.
  • Employed isotopic labeling (PTMA-6Li with PTMA-7Li) and 6Li-tracing NMR to confirm the Li+ transport route.
  • Performed Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to understand Li+ coordination and deposition energetics.

Main Results:

  • PTMA effectively anchors and transports Li+, facilitating molecular-scale deposition and avoiding electric field influence.
  • NMR and DFT studies confirmed Li+ preferentially coordinates with PTMA before deposition.
  • Lithium symmetrical batteries demonstrated stable cycling for 4000 hours at 0.1 mA cm-2 and 60°C.
  • LiFePO4/Li batteries exhibited excellent cyclic and rate performance.

Conclusions:

  • PTMA acts as an effective mediator for uniform lithium deposition, significantly improving battery performance.
  • The developed composite electrolyte with PTMA shows great potential for next-generation solid-state lithium metal batteries.
  • This approach offers a viable strategy to overcome lithium dendrite challenges in solid-state batteries.