摘要
High energy density lithium(Li)metal batteries have attracted great attention,but they are faced with challenges of cycling instability and safety hazards.Due to high activity and drastic volume changes of metallic Li,potential dendritic risks cannot be fully eliminated.Therefore,suppressing already existing Li dendrites must be evaluated.In addition,Li-active solids alloying with Li always face mechanical instability and fractures with cycling.Herein,we present touch ablation of dendrites by liquid metal,namely forming a defense layer on the electrode to directly react with the dendrites.Embrittlement,supercooling,and other liquid characteristics make the liquid gallium(Ga)exhibit continuous and reversible reactions with Li.The unique layout with a hierarchical porous structure inhibits upward growth of the dendrites.The protected Li||Li cells achieve stable cyclic performance even at 10 mA cm^(–2)and a large capacity of 5 mA h cm^(-2).
基金
support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant no.21673161)
the Sino-German Center for Research Promotion(grant no.1400).
