Lithium Metal Anodes with Nonaqueous Electrolytes

High-energy rechargeable lithium (Li) metal batteries (LMBs) with Li metal anode (LMA) were first developed in the 1970s, but their practical applications have been hindered by the safety and low-efficiency concerns related to LMA. Recently, a worldwide effort on LMA-based rechargeable LMBs has been revived to replace graphite-based, Li-ion batteries because of the much higher energy density that can be achieved with LMBs. This review focuses on the recent progress on the stabilization of LMA with nonaqueous electrolytes and reveals the fundamental mechanisms behind this improved stability. Various strategies that can enhance the stability of LMA in practical conditions and perspectives on the future…

• UD
  U.S. Department of Energy

  Awards: 76RL01830, AC05-76RL01830, DE-AC05-76RL01830, Battery500, DE-AC05, DE-AC05-76RLO1830
• B
  Battelle

  Awards: AC05-76RL01830, DE-AC05-76RLO1830, DE-AC05, DE-AC05-76RL01830
• VT
  Vehicle Technologies Program

  Award: DE-AC05-76RLO1830
• DO
  Division of Materials Research
• PN
  Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

  Awards: DE-AC05-76RL01830, 76RL01830, DE-AC05-76RLO1830