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In Situ Lithiated Anti-Perovskite Nitride-Mediated Li-Ion Redistribution Enabling Fast-Charging Graphite Anodes.

Xu Huang¹, Zhaoyuan Ou¹, Yuanhua Tu¹

¹Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Fuel Cell Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510641, China.

|April 22, 2026

Summary

Researchers developed a new strategy using LiCo3ZnN to improve lithium-ion battery (LIB) fast-charging. This method enhances ion transport and suppresses lithium plating, boosting battery performance for electric vehicles (EVs).

Keywords:

antiperovskite nitride fast-charging graphite anodes lithium plating lithium-ion batteries

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Battery Technology

Background:

Fast charging of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is limited by Li+ transport in graphite anodes.
Controlling lithium plating during fast charging remains a significant challenge for graphite anodes.

Purpose of the Study:

To enhance Li+ transport kinetics and suppress Li plating in graphite anodes for improved LIB fast-charging performance.
To introduce a mediated ion redistribution strategy using in situ lithiated antiperovskite nitride (LiCo3ZnN).

Main Methods:

Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations.
In situ spectroscopic techniques.
Electrochemical performance testing of modified anodes (Co3ZnN@Gr).

Main Results:

LiCo3ZnN facilitates rapid Li+ transport via adsorption and converts dead Li to active Li.
Modified anodes (Co3ZnN@Gr) show enhanced capacity retention (88.64% after 400 cycles at 4C).
Pouch cells with modified anodes maintain 85.82% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 4C.

Conclusions:

The mediated ion redistribution strategy effectively enhances fast-charging performance in LIBs.
LiCo3ZnN acts as a lithiophilic mediator, improving anode stability and reversibility.
This approach shows promise for advancing LIB technology and supporting electric vehicle adoption.