Important Role of Ion Flux Regulated by Separators in Lithium Metal Batteries

Jia, Hao; Zeng, Chao; Lim, Hyung‐Seok; Simmons, Ashley; Zhang, Yuepeng; Weber, Marc H.; Engelhard, Mark H.; Gao, Peiyuan; Niu, Chaojiang; Xu, Zhijie; Zhang, Ji‐Guang; Xu, Wu

doi:10.1002/adma.202311312

Important Role of Ion Flux Regulated by Separators in Lithium Metal Batteries

Journal Article · Wed Feb 14 23:00:00 EST 2024 · Advanced Materials

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202311312· OSTI ID:2305574

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Energy and Environment Directorate Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Richland WA 99354 USA
Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Richland WA 99354 USA
Applied Materials Division Argonne National Laboratory Lemont IL 60439 USA
Institute of Materials Research Washington State University Pullman WA 99164 USA

Abstract

Polyolefin separators are the most common separators used in rechargeable lithium (Li)‐ion batteries. However, the influence of different polyolefin separators on the performance of Li metal batteries (LMBs) has not been well studied. By performing particle injection simulations on the reconstructed three‐dimensional pores of different polyethylene separators, it is revealed that the pore structure of the separator has a significant impact on the ion flux distribution, the Li deposition behavior, and consequently, the cycle life of LMBs. It is also discovered that the homogeneity factor of Li‐ion toward Li metal electrode is positively correlated to the longevity and reproducibility of LMBs. This work not only emphasizes the importance of the pore structure of polyolefin separators but also provides an economic and effective method to screen favorable separators for LMBs.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: NONE; AC05-76RL01830

OSTI ID:: 2305574

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2305576
OSTI ID: 2453878
OSTI ID: 2507216

Journal Information:: Advanced Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Materials Journal Issue: 19 Vol. 36; ISSN 0935-9648

Publisher:: Wiley Blackwell (John Wiley & Sons)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: Germany

Language:: English

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