Solid polymer electrolytes are light-weight, flexible, and non-flammable and provide a feasible solution to the safety issues facing lithium-ion batteries through the replacement of organic liquid electrolytes. Substa...Solid polymer electrolytes are light-weight, flexible, and non-flammable and provide a feasible solution to the safety issues facing lithium-ion batteries through the replacement of organic liquid electrolytes. Substantial research efforts have been devoted to achieving the next generation of solid-state polymer lithium batteries. Herein, we provide a review of the development of solid polymer electrolytes and provide comprehensive insights into emerging developments. In particular, we discuss the different molecular structures of the solid polymer matrices, including polyether, polyester, polyacrylonitrile, and polysiloxane, and their interfacial compatibility with lithium, as well as the factors that govern the properties of the polymer electrolytes. The discussion aims to give perspective to allow the strategic design of state-of-the-art solid polymer electrolytes, and we hope it will provide clear guidance for the exploration of high-performance lithium batteries.展开更多
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)afford a profound impact on our modern daily life.However,LIBs are approaching the theoretical energy density,due to the inherent limitations of intercalation chemistry;thus,the...Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)afford a profound impact on our modern daily life.However,LIBs are approaching the theoretical energy density,due to the inherent limitations of intercalation chemistry;thus,they cannot further satisfy the increasing demands of portable electronics,electric vehicles,and grids.Therefore,battery chemistries beyond LIBs are being widely investigated.Next-generation lithium(Li)batteries,which employ Li metal as the anode and intercalation or conversion materials as the cathode,receive the most intensive interest due to their high energy density and excellent potential for commercialization.Moreover,significant progress has been achieved in Li batteries attributed to the increasing fundamental understanding of the materials and reactions,as well as to technological improvement.This review starts by summarizing the electrolytes for next-generation Li batteries.Key challenges and recent progress in lithium-ion,lithium–sulfur,and lithium–oxygen batteries are then reviewed from the perspective of energy and chemical engineering science.Finally,possible directions for further development in Li batteries are presented.Next-generation Li batteries are expected to promote the sustainable development of human civilization.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are one of the most promising candidates for high energy density rechargeable batteries beyond current Li-ion batteries.However,severe corrosion of Li metal anode and low Coulombic effici...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are one of the most promising candidates for high energy density rechargeable batteries beyond current Li-ion batteries.However,severe corrosion of Li metal anode and low Coulombic efficiency(CE)induced by the unremitting shuttle of Li polysulfides immensely hinder the practical applications of Li-S batteries.Herein,a compact inorganic layer(CIL)formed by ex situ reactions between Li anode and ionic liquid emerged as an effective strategy to block Li polysulfides and suppress shuttle effect.A CE of 96.7%was achieved in Li-S batteries with CIL protected Li anode in contrast to 82.4%for bare Li anode while no lithium nitrate was employed.Furthermore,the corrosion of Li during cycling was effectively inhibited.While applied to working batteries,80.6%of the initial capacity after 100 cycles was retained in Li-S batteries with CIL-protected ultrathin(33μm)Li anode compared with 58.5%for bare Li anode,further demonstrating the potential of this strategy for practical applications.This study presents a feasible interfacial regulation strategy to protect Li anode with the presence of Li polysulfides and opens avenues for Li anode protection in Li-S batteries under practical conditions.展开更多
文摘Solid polymer electrolytes are light-weight, flexible, and non-flammable and provide a feasible solution to the safety issues facing lithium-ion batteries through the replacement of organic liquid electrolytes. Substantial research efforts have been devoted to achieving the next generation of solid-state polymer lithium batteries. Herein, we provide a review of the development of solid polymer electrolytes and provide comprehensive insights into emerging developments. In particular, we discuss the different molecular structures of the solid polymer matrices, including polyether, polyester, polyacrylonitrile, and polysiloxane, and their interfacial compatibility with lithium, as well as the factors that govern the properties of the polymer electrolytes. The discussion aims to give perspective to allow the strategic design of state-of-the-art solid polymer electrolytes, and we hope it will provide clear guidance for the exploration of high-performance lithium batteries.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program(2016YFA0202500 and 2016YFA0200102)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21676160,21776019,and 21825501)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program.
文摘Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)afford a profound impact on our modern daily life.However,LIBs are approaching the theoretical energy density,due to the inherent limitations of intercalation chemistry;thus,they cannot further satisfy the increasing demands of portable electronics,electric vehicles,and grids.Therefore,battery chemistries beyond LIBs are being widely investigated.Next-generation lithium(Li)batteries,which employ Li metal as the anode and intercalation or conversion materials as the cathode,receive the most intensive interest due to their high energy density and excellent potential for commercialization.Moreover,significant progress has been achieved in Li batteries attributed to the increasing fundamental understanding of the materials and reactions,as well as to technological improvement.This review starts by summarizing the electrolytes for next-generation Li batteries.Key challenges and recent progress in lithium-ion,lithium–sulfur,and lithium–oxygen batteries are then reviewed from the perspective of energy and chemical engineering science.Finally,possible directions for further development in Li batteries are presented.Next-generation Li batteries are expected to promote the sustainable development of human civilization.
基金This work was supported by National Key Research and Development Program(2016YFA0202500 and 2015CB932500)National Natural Science Foundation of China(21676160,21825501,and U1801257)the Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program.
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries are one of the most promising candidates for high energy density rechargeable batteries beyond current Li-ion batteries.However,severe corrosion of Li metal anode and low Coulombic efficiency(CE)induced by the unremitting shuttle of Li polysulfides immensely hinder the practical applications of Li-S batteries.Herein,a compact inorganic layer(CIL)formed by ex situ reactions between Li anode and ionic liquid emerged as an effective strategy to block Li polysulfides and suppress shuttle effect.A CE of 96.7%was achieved in Li-S batteries with CIL protected Li anode in contrast to 82.4%for bare Li anode while no lithium nitrate was employed.Furthermore,the corrosion of Li during cycling was effectively inhibited.While applied to working batteries,80.6%of the initial capacity after 100 cycles was retained in Li-S batteries with CIL-protected ultrathin(33μm)Li anode compared with 58.5%for bare Li anode,further demonstrating the potential of this strategy for practical applications.This study presents a feasible interfacial regulation strategy to protect Li anode with the presence of Li polysulfides and opens avenues for Li anode protection in Li-S batteries under practical conditions.
