Electrolyte/electrode interphase regulation with methylthiolation ionic liquids for high-voltage quasi-solid-state Li metal batteries.

Jin Li, Junjie Chen, Xiaosa Xu, Zhenyu Wang, Zixiao Guo, Pengzhu Lin, Jing Sun, Baoling Huang, Tianshou Zhao

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Jin LiDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID 0009-0007-7971-6798

Junjie ChenDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Xiaosa XuDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Zhenyu WangDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Zixiao GuoDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Pengzhu LinDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2154-8334

Jing SunDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9277-9047

Baoling HuangDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7507-5371

Tianshou ZhaoDepartment of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9942-6228

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Abstract

Quasi-solid-state lithium metal batteries (QSSLMBs) are hindered by interfacial instability at high-voltage cathodes and uncontrolled lithium dendrite growth at the anode, limiting their cycling life and energy density. To overcome these challenges, we have developed a piperidine-based ionic liquid (IL) additive featuring a methylthiolation cationic segment that stabilizes the interphase of layered oxide cathodes and lithium anodes under fast charging and high-voltage conditions. These ILs preferentially oxidize to form a robust cathode-electrolyte interphase with LiF and sulfide species, which effectively suppresses dissolution of transition metal and enhances interfacial ion transport. Simultaneously, the IL-derived diverse inorganic species composite interphase at the anode improves mechanical strength and inhibits lithium dendrite growth. The resulting quasi-solid-state electrolyte demonstrates stable operation at a high voltage of 4.5 V, high mass loading of 21.6 mg cm

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PMID41237230

DOI10.1126/sciadv.adz5203

PMCPMC12617479

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