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Chichu Qin¹, Li Huang¹, Xuan Zhong¹

¹Department State Key Laboratory of Chem/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Advanced Catalytic Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China.

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This study introduces a novel strategy for sodium-potassium (NaK) alloy anodes in batteries. It enables near-solid processing and liquid operation, preventing dendrite formation and leakage for enhanced safety and performance.

Keywords:

dendrite-free anode in situ phase transformation liquid metal mechanochemistry

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Energy Storage

Background:

Solid alkali metal anodes risk dendrite formation, leading to safety hazards and performance degradation.
Liquid sodium-potassium (NaK) alloy anodes avoid dendrites but pose leakage and short-circuit risks due to their fluidity.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a controllable phase transformation strategy for NaK anodes.
To overcome the challenges of dendrite formation and leakage in alkali metal batteries.
To enable safe and efficient operation of liquid metal anodes in energy storage devices.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a near-solid anode using liquid metal (LM)-assisted mechanochemistry.
Induction of self-accelerated phase transformation via LM-mediated in situ replacement reactions within the battery.
Integration and testing of the NaK alloy anode in a cylindrical cell configuration.

Main Results:

Successfully processed a near-solid NaK anode, preventing leakage during battery integration.
Achieved dendrite-free operation through in situ conversion to a liquid state.
Demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance in a cylindrical cell with the NaK alloy anode.

Conclusions:

The proposed phase transformation strategy effectively addresses safety and leakage concerns associated with liquid metal anodes.
This innovation advances the practical application of liquid metal electrodes in next-generation batteries.
The developed near-solid to liquid processing method enhances the safety and lifespan of energy storage systems.