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Rational Design of Electrolyte Additives for Low-Temperature Lithium Metal Batteries.

Kaijun Zhang1, Honglu Hu1, Zhiyuan Zeng1,2

  • 1Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China.

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Electrolyte additives improve low-temperature performance in lithium metal batteries (LMBs) by overcoming dendrite growth and desolvation energy barriers. This review details additive mechanisms and proposes a design framework for stable, extreme-condition LMBs.

Keywords:
Dendrite suppressionDesolvation kineticsElectrolyte additivesInterfacial engineeringLithium metal batteriesSolid electrolyte interphase (SEI)

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

Background:

  • Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) offer high energy density for next-generation storage.
  • Low-temperature performance degradation is a key limitation due to lithium dendrites and dead lithium formation.
  • Understanding electrolyte additive mechanisms is crucial for overcoming these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the mechanistic role of electrolyte additives in enhancing low-temperature LMB performance.
  • To categorize additive behaviors and highlight advanced characterization techniques.
  • To propose a design framework for stable, extreme-condition LMBs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on mechanistic explanations of electrolyte additives.
  • Classification of additives into four behavioral types: decomposition, sustained-release, suspension, and adsorption.
  • Discussion of advanced tools for observing interfacial processes.

Main Results:

  • Additive mechanisms at low temperatures were clarified by categorizing them into four types.
  • Advanced characterization techniques provide insights into interfacial phenomena.
  • A multidimensional design framework integrating orbital engineering, entropy regulation, and mechanical toughness was proposed.

Conclusions:

  • Electrolyte additives are essential for mitigating low-temperature issues in LMBs.
  • A mechanistic understanding facilitates the development of improved electrolyte formulations.
  • The proposed design framework can accelerate the development of reliable, extreme-condition LMBs.