Coupling Agents in Lithium Batteries: Impact on Enhancing Interfacial Bonding and Stability
Wen Yan1, Chi Wang1, Xiaoyue Li1
1School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jiangsu Normal University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221116, China.
Chemsuschem
|April 7, 2025
Summary
Coupling agents enhance battery interfaces by improving bonding and stability. This review explores their role in advanced lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries for better energy storage.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries are crucial for energy storage but suffer from interfacial instability.
- Key challenges include solid-electrolyte interphase formation, lithium dendrite growth, and electrode degradation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of coupling agents in optimizing battery interfaces.
- To examine their functions, applications, and molecular-level interaction mechanisms.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on coupling agents in battery interfacial engineering.
- Analysis of coupling agent roles as adhesion promoters, protective layers, and synthesis precursors.
- Discussion of applications in composite solid electrolytes, gel polymer electrolytes, and protective coatings.
Main Results:
- Coupling agents enhance interfacial bonding, improve compatibility, and reduce resistance in battery systems.
- They are effective in composite solid electrolytes, gel polymer electrolytes, and protective coatings for anodes and current collectors.
- Molecular-level examination reveals their impact on interfacial stability and interaction mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- Coupling agents are vital for interfacial engineering in high-performance batteries.
- Future research should focus on leveraging coupling agents for optimized battery interfaces and composite materials.
- Addressing recent advancements and challenges will drive innovation in battery technology.
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