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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Rechargeable aluminum batteries (RABs) offer high theoretical capacity but suffer from anode instability.
  • The dynamic evolution of the aluminum anode interface in ionic liquid electrolytes is a key challenge for practical application.
  • Imidazolium cations (EMI+) in electrolytes are identified as primary drivers of anode degradation and instability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand the interfacial evolution of aluminum anodes in ionic liquid electrolytes.
  • To develop a protective layer that mitigates anode degradation and enhances cycling stability in RABs.
  • To resolve the long-standing interfacial issues hindering the large-scale application of RABs.

Main Methods:

  • Advanced in situ characterizations were employed to investigate anode interface dynamics.
  • A metal-organic framework (MOF-C) layer with selective nanochannels was engineered.
  • Differential access mechanism utilized to block corrosive cations (EMI+) and facilitate anion (AlCl4-) diffusion.

Main Results:

  • A transition from dendrite formation to corrosion was observed on the aluminum anode.
  • The engineered MOF-C layer effectively blocked corrosive EMI+ cations while promoting AlCl4- diffusion.
  • Modified Al/MOF-C anodes demonstrated exceptional cycling stability exceeding 11,000 hours in symmetric cells.
  • Full cells with natural graphite cathodes retained 95% capacity over 500 cycles.

Conclusions:

  • Imidazolium cations (EMI+) are the main cause of anode degradation in RABs.
  • The MOF-C layer provides an effective solution for stable aluminum anodes by controlling interfacial evolution.
  • This work establishes a viable strategy for developing next-generation, stable rechargeable aluminum batteries.