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Progress in Modeling and Applications of Solid Electrolyte Interphase Layers for Lithium Metal Anodes
Zhicong Wei1, Weitao Zheng1, Yijuan Li1
1Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Low-Dimensional Materials and Energy Storage Devices, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Energy Materials, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 11, 2025
Summary
Developing artificial solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layers is key to improving lithium metal battery safety and longevity. This review covers SEI modeling, component functions, and future directions for practical applications.
Area of Science:
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Lithium metal anodes offer high energy density but suffer from unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation.
- Unstable SEI leads to lithium dendrites, short circuits, thermal runaway, and capacity degradation.
- Artificial SEIs are crucial for stabilizing lithium metal anodes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review mathematical modeling of SEI formation.
- To analyze the functional characteristics of various artificial SEI components.
- To discuss challenges and future directions for artificial SEIs in lithium metal batteries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and analysis of existing research on SEI.
- Summarization of mathematical models for SEI.
- Compilation of data on functional characteristics of different SEI components.
Main Results:
- Identified key factors influencing SEI stability and performance.
- Highlighted the role of artificial SEIs in mitigating dendrite growth and improving cycling stability.
- Detailed the impact of different SEI components on battery performance.
Conclusions:
- Artificial SEIs are a promising strategy for enhancing lithium metal battery safety and energy density.
- Further research is needed to overcome challenges in practical implementation and long-term stability.
- Mathematical modeling and component design are critical for optimizing artificial SEI performance.
