Sep 1, 2020 · In this review, the annoying Li dendrite growth, unstable reaction interface and practical application issues of Li metal anodes are summarized and detailedly discussed to understand the current challenges concerning Li metal anodes.

Jun 1, 2022 · A lithium-ion battery, as the name implies, is a type of rechargeable battery that stores and discharges energy by the motion or movement of lithium ions between two electrodes with opposite polarity called the cathode and the anode through an electrolyte.

Mar 1, 2025 · Silicon (Si) is a promising anode material for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) due to its high theoretical capacity. However, Si undergoes a significant volumetric expansion during lithiation, leading to cracking, pulverization, …

Jan 6, 2025 · Here we present an approach that directly converts commercial polycrystalline Li (poly-Li) into various monocrystalline Li metal anodes with single facets via a recrystallization technique.

Apr 7, 2025 · In recent years, with the rapid development of fields such as portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems, the performance requirements for lithium-ion batteries have been continuously rising. Among the numerous key components of lithium-ion batteries, the performance of the anode mat

Nov 22, 2024 · In this study, a LiI-coated SnLi alloy composite anode was proposed to address these critical issues. The SnLi alloy provides nucleation sites, suppressing dendrite formation, while the LiI-enriched coating reduces side reactions with the polymer electrolyte, minimizing lithium consumption.

Mar 12, 2025 · Lithium (Li) metal anode (3860 mAh g −1) exhibits a specific capacity 10 times higher than that of the recent graphite anode (372 mAh g −1) and a lowest redox potential (−3.04 V versus standard hydrogen electrode), posing excellent prospect as the next generation anode.

Recent advances in robust and ultra-thin Li metal anode are outlined from methodology innovation to provide an overall insight. Finally, challenges and prospective developments regarding this burgeoning field are critically discussed to afford future outlooks.

15 hours ago · The SiOx anode exhibits a high specific capacity and commendable durability for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, its practical application is hindered by significant volumetric fluctuations during lithiation/delithiation, alongside a metastable nature, which induces mechanical instability and irreversible lithium consumption, ultimately impairing long-term capacity retention in …

5 days ago · A novel hybrid anode material for lithium-ion batteries has been developed, combining reduced graphene oxide with nickel-iron layered double hydroxides. This composite enhances conductivity and charge storage through a pseudocapacitive mechanism, resulting in a high specific capacity of 1687.6 mA h g −1 at 100 mA g −1 after 580 cycles. The ...