Exploiting grain boundary diffusion to minimize dendrite formation in lithium metal-solid state batteries

Yoon, Jeong Seop; Sulaimon, Hafeez; Siegel, Donald J.

doi:10.1039/D3TA03814A

Title: Exploiting grain boundary diffusion to minimize dendrite formation in lithium metal-solid state batteries

Journal Article · 07 November 2023 · Journal of Materials Chemistry. A

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA03814A · OSTI ID:2203484

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2350 Hayward Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2350 Hayward Avenue, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA, Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Materials Institute, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, University of Texas at Austin, USA

A multi-scale model reveals that the microstructure of the Li metal anode can impact the performance of solid-state batteries. Micron-sized, columnar grains are preferred for minimizing void formation at the solid electrolyte interface.

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OSTI ID:: 2203484

Journal Information:: Journal of Materials Chemistry. A, Journal Name: Journal of Materials Chemistry. A Vol. 11 Journal Issue: 43; ISSN 2050-7488

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Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

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