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Li-containing alloys beneficial for stabilizing lithium anode: a review
  • Xingxing Gu,
  • Jing Dong,
  • Chao Lai
Xingxing Gu
Chongqing Technology and Business University

Corresponding Author:x.gu@ctbu.edu.cn

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Jing Dong
Jiangsu Normal University
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Chao Lai
Jiangsu Normal University
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Abstract

Due to the soaring growth of the electric vehicles and grid energy storage markets, the high-safety and high-energy-density battery storage systems are urgent needed. Lithium metal anode with highest theoretical specific capacity (3860 mA·h·g−1) and the lowest electrochemical potential (−3.04 V vs standard hydrogen electrode) is regarded as the ultimate choice for the high energy density batteries. However, its safety problems as well as the low Coulombic efficiency during the Li plating and stripping processes significantly limit the commercialization of lithium metal batteries. Recently, Li-containing alloys have demonstrated vital roles in inhibiting lithium dendrite growth, controlling interfacial reactions and enhancing the Coulombic efficiency as well as cycle life. Accordingly, in this perspective, the progresses of lithium alloys for robust, stable and dendrite free anode for rechargeable lithium metal batteries are summarized. The challenges and future focus research of lithium-containing alloys in lithium metal batteries are also discussed.
16 Aug 2020Submitted to Engineering Reports
16 Aug 2020Submission Checks Completed
16 Aug 2020Assigned to Editor
18 Aug 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned
25 Sep 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Major
04 Nov 20201st Revision Received
04 Nov 2020Submission Checks Completed
04 Nov 2020Assigned to Editor
05 Nov 2020Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
11 Nov 20202nd Revision Received
11 Nov 2020Submission Checks Completed
11 Nov 2020Assigned to Editor
11 Nov 2020Editorial Decision: Accept
Jan 2021Published in Engineering Reports volume 3 issue 1. 10.1002/eng2.12339