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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Anode-free lithium metal batteries (AFLMBs) offer high energy density and low cost but suffer from short lifespans.
  • This limited cycle life is primarily due to uneven lithium deposition/dissolution and unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a practical AFLMB with an enhanced lifespan.
  • To address the challenges of uneven lithium deposition and SEI instability in host-free electrodes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a novel crossover-coupled electrolyte to engineer the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI).
  • Investigated the interfacial reactions at both anode and cathode interfaces.
  • Characterized the SEI's homogeneity, flexibility, and ion transport properties.
  • Evaluated the AFLMB's cycling stability, capacity retention, and power output.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a practical 500 Wh kg⁻¹ level AFLMB with significantly enhanced lifespan.
  • The crossover-coupled electrolyte generated a B-F-based polymer-rich SEI with sub-nanometer homogeneity and high flexibility.
  • Demonstrated stable cycling for 100 cycles at 100% depth of discharge (DoD) and 250 cycles at 80% DoD with 80% capacity retention.
  • Achieved reversible planar lithium deposition/dissolution of 5.6 mAh cm⁻² and high power output (2650 W kg⁻¹).

Conclusions:

  • Established crossover-coupled interphase chemistry as a key strategy for improving AFLMB performance.
  • Addressed the inherent structural instability of host-free electrodes by creating a self-adaptive SEI mesh-film.
  • Advanced the practical implementation of high-energy-density, long-lasting anode-free lithium metal batteries.