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Development of quasi-solid-state anode-free high-energy lithium sulfide-based batteries

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  • Yuzhao Liu

    (Dalian University of Technology)

  • Xiangyu Meng

    (Dalian University of Technology)

  • Zhiyu Wang

    (Dalian University of Technology
    Branch of New Material Development, Valiant Co. Ltd
    Beijing University of Chemical Technology)

  • Jieshan Qiu

    (Dalian University of Technology
    Beijing University of Chemical Technology)

Abstract

Anode-free lithium batteries without lithium metal excess are a practical option to maximize the energy content beyond the conventional design of Li-ion and Li metal batteries. However, their performance and reliability are still limited by using low-capacity oxygen-releasing intercalation cathodes and flammable liquid electrolytes. Herein, we propose quasi-solid-state anode-free batteries containing lithium sulfide-based cathodes and non-flammable polymeric gel electrolytes. Such batteries exhibit an energy density of 1323 Wh L−1 at the pouch cell level. Moreover, the lithium sulfide-based anode-free cell chemistry endows intrinsic safety thanks to a lack of uncontrolled exothermic reactions of reactive oxygen and excess Li inventory. Furthermore, the non-flammable gel electrolyte, developed from MXene-doped fluorinated polymer, inhibits polysulfide shuttling, hinders Li dendrite formation and further secures cell safety. Finally, we demonstrate the improved cell safety against mechanical, electrical and thermal abuses.

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  • Yuzhao Liu & Xiangyu Meng & Zhiyu Wang & Jieshan Qiu, 2022. "Development of quasi-solid-state anode-free high-energy lithium sulfide-based batteries," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 13(1), pages 1-11, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:13:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-022-32031-7
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32031-7
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