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Oxygen-Mediated Isotropic Lithium Diffusion on Electrocatalyst Surface for Efficient Li-CO₂ Batteries.

Han Cheng¹, Chen Chen², Jing Zhang³

¹Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230000, P. R. China.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)

|November 3, 2025

Summary

Researchers discovered a new oxygen-mediated lithium diffusion process in lithium-carbon dioxide (Li-CO2) batteries. This breakthrough enhances ion transport, improving battery performance and efficiency for carbon neutrality goals.

Keywords:

Li–CO2 battery dynamic coupling electrocatalyst surface lithium diffusion oxygen mediation

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Area of Science:

Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Energy Storage

Background:

Lithium-carbon dioxide (Li-CO2) batteries offer dual functionality for energy storage and CO2 recycling, crucial for carbon neutrality.
Efficiency is hindered by insulating discharge products (e.g., Li2CO3) with slow Li+ diffusion.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate a novel mechanism for enhancing Li+ diffusion kinetics in Li-CO2 batteries.
To improve the dynamic rates and high-current performance of Li-CO2 batteries through advanced electrocatalyst design.

Main Methods:

Exploration of oxygen-mediated isotropic lithium diffusion on electrocatalyst surfaces.
Utilized Ruthenium (Ru)-based electrocatalysts as a proof-of-concept.
Characterized Li+ surface diffusion rates and electrochemical performance.

Main Results:

Discovered oxygen isotropic mediation creating Li+ diffusion channels and pathways.
Achieved a tenfold increase in Li+ surface diffusion rate (5.0 × 10^-11 cm s^-1).
Demonstrated elevated discharge (2.86 V) and charge (3.76 V) voltages in electrocatalyst-based cells.

Conclusions:

Oxygen-mediated isotropic lithium diffusion significantly accelerates Li2CO3 nucleation and decomposition.
Provides a design strategy for electrocatalysts enabling ultrafast surface ion diffusion.
Accelerates the development and adoption of efficient Li-CO2 batteries for sustainable energy solutions.