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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Battery Technology

Background:

  • Dendritic challenges in lithium (Li) metal batteries are a major obstacle to their performance and safety.
  • Porous 3D current collectors are used to mitigate these issues but often suffer from non-uniform Li deposition (top growth).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a strategy for achieving uniform, bottom-up Li deposition in 3D current collectors.
  • To suppress Li dendrite formation and volumetric expansion in Li metal batteries.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a 3D porous copper framework.
  • Pulse electroplating of a gradient lithiophilic magnesium (Mg) seed layer, targeting the bottom of the structure.
  • Optimization of Mg seed size and distribution for maximal catalytic effect.
  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) and 3D simulations to elucidate the growth mechanism.

Main Results:

  • Achieved precise control over Mg seed distribution, promoting bottom growth of Li.
  • Demonstrated significantly reduced dendrite formation and improved Li plating density.
  • Enhanced the cycle life of Li metal batteries.

Conclusions:

  • The Mg-gradient porous-Cu structure effectively guides bottom-up Li growth, overcoming the limitations of conventional 3D current collectors.
  • This approach represents a significant advancement in developing high-performance and safe Li metal batteries.