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Title: Understanding and controlling lithium morphology in solid polymer and gel polymer systems: mechanisms, strategies, and gaps

Journal Article · · Materials Advances
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00274H · OSTI ID:2205261
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  1. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, USA, The Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education, The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, USA
  2. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Chemical Sciences Division, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, USA

This perspective examines lithium morphology in solid and gel polymer electrolytes, highlighting the importance of current density and mechanical properties in controlling Li morphology, and noting limitations in understanding the solid electrolyte interphase in polymer systems.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
2205261
Journal Information:
Materials Advances, Journal Name: Materials Advances Journal Issue: 23 Vol. 4; ISSN MAADC9; ISSN 2633-5409
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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