Wetting Phenomena and their Effect on the Electrochemical Performance of Surface-Tailored Lithium Metal Electrodes in Contact with Cross-linked Polymeric Electrolytes.
Angew Chem Int Ed Engl
; 59(39): 17145-17153, 2020 Sep 21.
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Li metal batteries (LMBs) containing cross-linked polymer electrolytes (PEs) are auspicious candidates for next-generation batteries. However, the wetting behavior of PEs on uneven Li metal surfaces has been neglected in most studies. Herein, it is shown that microscale defect sites with curved edges play an important role in a wettability-dependent electrodeposition. The wettability and the viscoelastic properties of PEs are correlated, and the impact of wettability on the nucleation and diffusion near the Li|PE interface is distinguished. It is found that the curvature of the edges is a key factor for the investigation of wetting phenomena. The appearance of microscale defects and phase separation are identified as main causes for erratic nucleation. It is emphasized that the implementation of stable and consistent long-term cycling performance of LMBs using PEs requires a deeper understanding of the "soft-solid"-solid contact between PEs and inherently rough Li metal surfaces.
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Angew Chem Int Ed Engl
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2020
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Alemania
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Alemania