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SEI growth on Lithium metal anodes in solid-state batteries quantified with coulometric titration time analysis

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  • Burak Aktekin

    (Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen)

  • Luise M. Riegger

    (Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen)

  • Svenja-K. Otto

    (Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen)

  • Till Fuchs

    (Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen)

  • Anja Henss

    (Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen)

  • Jürgen Janek

    (Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen)

Abstract

Lithium-metal batteries with a solid electrolyte separator are promising for advanced battery applications, however, most electrolytes show parasitic side reactions at the low potential of lithium metal. Therefore, it is essential to understand how much (and how fast) charge is consumed in these parasitic reactions. In this study, a new electrochemical method is presented for the characterization of electrolyte side reactions occurring on active metal electrode surfaces. The viability of this new method is demonstrated in a so-called anode-free stainless steel ∣ Li6PS5Cl ∣ Li cell. The method also holds promise for investigating dendritic lithium growth (and dead lithium formation), as well as for analyzing various electrolytes and current collectors. The experimental setup allows easy electrode removal for post-mortem analysis, and the SEI’s heterogeneous/layered microstructure is revealed through complementary analytical techniques. We expect this method to become a valuable tool in the future for solid-state lithium metal batteries and potentially other cell chemistries.

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  • Burak Aktekin & Luise M. Riegger & Svenja-K. Otto & Till Fuchs & Anja Henss & Jürgen Janek, 2023. "SEI growth on Lithium metal anodes in solid-state batteries quantified with coulometric titration time analysis," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-14, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:14:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-023-42512-y
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42512-y
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