A polymer electrolyte with a thermally induced interfacial ion-blocking function enables safety-enhanced lithium metal batteries

Zhang Huanrui; Huang Lang; Xu Hantao; Zhang Xiaohu; Chen Zhou; Gao Chenhui; Lu Chenglong; Liu Zhi; Jiang Meifang; Cui Guanglei

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Zhang Huanrui, Huang Lang, Xu Hantao, Zhang Xiaohu, Chen Zhou, Gao Chenhui, Lu Chenglong, Liu Zhi, Jiang Meifang, Cui Guanglei. A polymer electrolyte with a thermally induced interfacial ion-blocking function enables safety-enhanced lithium metal batteries[J]. eScience, 2022, 2(2): 201-208. doi: 10.1016/j.esci.2022.03.001

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Zhang Huanrui, Huang Lang, Xu Hantao, Zhang Xiaohu, Chen Zhou, Gao Chenhui, Lu Chenglong, Liu Zhi, Jiang Meifang, Cui Guanglei. A polymer electrolyte with a thermally induced interfacial ion-blocking function enables safety-enhanced lithium metal batteries[J]. eScience, 2022, 2(2): 201-208. doi: 10.1016/j.esci.2022.03.001

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Zhang Huanrui, Huang Lang, Xu Hantao, Zhang Xiaohu, Chen Zhou, Gao Chenhui, Lu Chenglong, Liu Zhi, Jiang Meifang, Cui Guanglei. A polymer electrolyte with a thermally induced interfacial ion-blocking function enables safety-enhanced lithium metal batteries[J]. eScience, 2022, 2(2): 201-208. doi: 10.1016/j.esci.2022.03.001

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A polymer electrolyte with a thermally induced interfacial ion-blocking function enables safety-enhanced lithium metal batteries

doi: 10.1016/j.esci.2022.03.001

Zhang Huanrui^{a, 1},
Huang Lang^{a, 1},
Xu Hantao^{a, b, 1},
Zhang Xiaohu^a,
Chen Zhou^a,
Gao Chenhui^a,
Lu Chenglong^a,
Liu Zhi^a,
Jiang Meifang^a,
Cui Guanglei^{a, c
,
,}

a.
Qingdao Industrial Energy Storage Research Institute, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 189 Songling Road, Qingdao, 266101, China
b.
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yantai University, Yantai, 264005, China
c.
School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

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Corresponding author: Guanglei Cui cuigl@qibebt.ac.cn
Received Date: 2021-11-03
Revised Date: 2021-12-26
Accepted Date: 2022-03-08

Available Online: 2022-03-16

Abstract

Abstract

Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) have recently been revitalized as one of the most promising electrochemical energy storage systems, owing to the ultrahigh specific capacity (3860 mAh g⁻¹) and ultralow potential (−3.04 V vs. standard hydrogen electrode) of lithium metal anodes. However, safety hazards originating from lithium dendrite growth and pulverization during cycling and thermal stimulation present significant challenges to the practical application of LMBs. To address this issue, we have developed an in situ polymer electrolyte with thermally induced interfacial ion-blocking ability. We demonstrate that the repolymerization and deposition of residual vinylene carbonate in the as-prepared electrolyte under thermal abuse predominantly results in thermally induced ion blocking at the solid electrolyte interface, thus achieving superior LMB safety. The developed polymer electrolyte also yields superior cyclability in LMBs. This design philosophy provides a good paradigm for improving the safety of LMBs.
- Lithium metal battery,
- Polymer electrolyte,
- Interfacial ion-blocking ability,
- Battery safety

● Superior cyclability of lithium metal batteries can be achieved.
● The as-developed electrolyte can realize battery shutdown below a battery temperature of thermal runaway.
● A polymer electrolyte with a thermally induced interfacial ion-blocking function is first designed.
1 These authors contribute equally to this work.

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