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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Catalysis

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  • The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is critical for battery performance, influencing stability, lifespan, and efficiency.
  • Current research focuses on electrolyte engineering and artificial SEI design, often overlooking precise control of electrolyte decomposition.
  • Controlling electrolyte decomposition dynamics is key to optimizing SEI properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the recent advancements in interfacial catalysis for engineering solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layers.
  • To highlight the potential of interfacial catalysis in precisely controlling SEI formation and enhancing battery performance.
  • To consolidate knowledge on catalytic mechanisms, catalyst design, and applications in various anode systems.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing and synthesizing recent literature on interfacial catalysis for SEI formation.
  • Analyzing catalytic mechanisms that selectively decompose electrolyte components, particularly anions.
  • Examining catalyst design principles tailored for electrode-electrolyte interfaces.
  • Compiling representative applications across diverse anode systems.

Main Results:

  • Interfacial catalysis offers a novel approach to modulate electrolyte decomposition, enabling precise control over SEI formation.
  • Selective anion decomposition, facilitated by catalytic sites, allows for tailored SEI composition and microstructure.
  • This approach has demonstrated significant improvements in SEI functionality and battery performance.
  • Successful applications have been shown in lithium metal, sodium metal, alloy, and carbonaceous anodes.

Conclusions:

  • Interfacial catalysis is a powerful strategy for advanced SEI engineering in batteries.
  • Precise control over SEI formation via catalysis leads to enhanced electrochemical stability and cycling life.
  • Further research into catalyst design and mechanisms will unlock new possibilities for high-performance energy storage systems.