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Advanced Interfacial Engineering of Graphite Anodes for Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries
Danhui Zhao1, Meifang Ding1, Mingming Tao1
1State Key Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials and Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tan Kah Kee Innovation Laboratory (IKKEM), Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, P. R. China.
This review explores engineering the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on graphite anodes to improve lithium-ion battery performance under demanding conditions like fast charging and low temperatures.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrochemistry
- Battery Technology
Background:
- Graphite is a cost-effective anode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).
- Extreme conditions like fast charging and low temperatures challenge graphite anode stability and safety.
- The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on graphite is crucial for battery performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review recent advances in SEI engineering for graphite anodes.
- To provide a mechanistic understanding of SEI formation and function.
- To guide the development of high-performance graphite anodes for demanding applications.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of SEI formation pathways, characteristics, and roles.
- Categorization of SEI modification strategies based on component-targeted design.
- Discussion of characterization techniques for SEI evaluation (structural, mechanical, thermal).
Main Results:
- SEI engineering strategies enhance rate capability, low-temperature performance, and long-term stability.
- Mechanistic understanding of SEI components is key to rational design.
- Advanced characterization is vital for assessing SEI properties and battery performance.
Conclusions:
- Rational SEI engineering is essential for overcoming graphite anode limitations.
- This review offers a framework for developing robust graphite anodes.
- Future research should focus on integrated SEI design and evaluation for demanding LIB applications.
