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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Anode-less batteries offer simpler manufacturing and improved capacity by omitting reactive anode metals.
  • Sacrificial salts are known agents for solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation and ion compensation in energy storage devices.
  • Existing anode-less battery designs face challenges in SEI stability and uniform metal deposition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the novel application of sacrificial salts in anode-less battery systems.
  • To analyze the impact of sacrificial salts on SEI and cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) composition.
  • To evaluate lithium deposition behavior and interphase homogeneity in these systems.

Main Methods:

  • Electrochemical testing of anode-less battery cells with sacrificial salts.
  • Surface analysis techniques to characterize SEI and CEI formation.
  • Microscopy to assess lithium metal deposition and interphase uniformity.

Main Results:

  • Sacrificial salts effectively contribute to SEI formation and stabilization in anode-less configurations.
  • Improved homogeneity of lithium deposition on the current collector was observed.
  • Enhanced cathode electrolyte interphase properties were noted, contributing to overall stability.

Conclusions:

  • Sacrificial salts represent a promising strategy for advancing anode-less battery technology.
  • This approach addresses key challenges in SEI formation and Li metal management.
  • The findings pave the way for safer, higher-capacity, and more easily manufactured batteries.