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Title: Functionalizing the Surface of Lithium-Metal Anodes

Journal Article · · ChemPlusChem
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  1. Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
  2. Northern Illinois Univ., DeKalb, IL (United States)

Metal-air batteries are an important aspect of many beyond lithium ion research efforts. However, as our understanding of how molecular oxygen can act as a rechargeable cathode has progressed; the problems associated with how these materials at various states of charge interact with the lithium metal anode are only beginning to come to the surface. In this study we have devised a method to coat the surface a lithium with a functional group to act as either an anchor for further derivation studies or be polymerized to create a nanometer thick polymer coating attached to the surface by silane groups. These stable films, formed by polymerization of vinyl substituents, lower cell impedance at the electrode and over the first 50 cycles, increase cycling efficiency and demonstrate lower capacity fade.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Vehicle Technologies Office (EE-3V); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1392338
Journal Information:
ChemPlusChem, Vol. 80, Issue 2; ISSN 2192-6506
Publisher:
ChemPubSoc EuropeCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 9 works
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Web of Science

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