Next-Generation Lithium Metal Anode Engineering via Atomic Layer Deposition
- 13 May 2015
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in ACS Nano
- Vol. 9 (6), 5884-5892
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.5b02166
Abstract
Lithium metal is considered to be the most promising anode for next-generation batteries due to its high energy density of 3840 mAh g–1. However, the extreme reactivity of the Li surface can induce parasitic reactions with solvents, contamination, and shuttled active species in the electrolyte, reducing the performance of batteries employing Li metal anodes. One promising solution to this issue is application of thin chemical protection layers to the Li metal surface. Using a custom-made ultrahigh vacuum integrated deposition and characterization system, we demonstrate atomic layer deposition (ALD) of protection layers directly on Li metal with exquisite thickness control. We demonstrate as a proof-of-concept that a 14 nm thick ALD Al2O3 layer can protect the Li surface from corrosion due to atmosphere, sulfur, and electrolyte exposure. Using Li–S battery cells as a test system, we demonstrate an improved capacity retention using ALD-protected anodes over cells assembled with bare Li metal anodes for up to 100 cycles.Keywords
Funding Information
- Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- Basic Energy Sciences
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