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Inhibiting and rejuvenating dead lithium in battery materials
Chengbin Jin1, Ouwei Sheng2, Guoying Wei3
1College of Materials and Chemistry, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China. jincb@cjlu.edu.cn.
Nature Reviews. Chemistry
|June 2, 2025
Summary
Dead lithium (Li) in batteries shortens lifespan. This study explores dead Li origins, its impact, and innovative rejuvenation methods using redox chemistry and electrochemistry to extend battery life.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Energy Storage
Background:
- Lithium and alkali-metal-based batteries are key for next-generation energy storage.
- Electrode inactivation, forming 'dead' lithium (Li) with solid-electrolyte interphases (SEIs), limits battery lifespan.
- Dead Li formation is a critical challenge affecting battery performance and longevity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the origins and effects of dead Li on battery operations.
- To evaluate current strategies for mitigating dead Li formation.
- To explore methods for rejuvenating inactivated Li to prolong battery life.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on dead Li formation mechanisms and challenges.
- Analysis of strategies for reducing dead Li.
- Evaluation of redox chemistry and electrochemical protocols for dead Li recovery and rejuvenation.
Main Results:
- Dead Li formation is an inherent issue in Li-based batteries, stemming from electrode inactivation.
- Challenges include SEI dissolution, dead Li migration, and Li corrosion.
- Rejuvenation through redox and electrochemical methods offers a viable solution for extending battery lifespan.
Conclusions:
- Rejuvenating dead Li is crucial for enhancing battery longevity.
- Future opportunities lie in operando diagnostics and extending rejuvenation techniques to other inactivated electrode materials.
- This research paves the way for more durable and efficient energy storage systems.
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