Advancing Lithium Metal Batteries
Considering the unsatisfied energy density of traditional graphite anode-based lithium (Li)-ion batteries, any alterative high capacity anodes will be highly expected to be practically applied in future high energy battery systems. Li metal is regarded as one of the most promising anodes due to its ultrahigh capacity (3860 mAh g-1), the lowest standard negative electrochemical potential (-3.040 V) and the very low gravimetric density (0.534 g cm-3). However, dendrite growth and high reactivity of Li metal result in low cycling efficiency and severe safety concerns. The revival of research and development on Li metal anode in recent years has brought new in-depth understandings and key experimental achievements regarding Li metal protection and enhanced performances of Li-metal batteries. In this perspective article, we first concisely review the recent discoveries and then offer possible research directions for further development of Li metal batteries.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1439001
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-131847; VT1201000
- Journal Information:
- Joule, Journal Name: Joule Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 2; ISSN 2542-4351
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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