Dec, 31, 2024

Vol.57 No.6

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  • The Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering
  • Volume 57(6); 2024
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The Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering 2024;57(6):439-448. Published online: Dec, 31, 2024

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Development of electrodeposited lithium metal anodes for next-generation lithium metal batteries

  • Changmyeon Leea,b, Beom Tak Nab, Hongkee Leeb, Hideo Honmac, Osamu Takaic, Joo-Hyong Noha,c*
    aGraduate School of Engineering, Kanto Gakuin University, Yokohama, 236-8501, Japan bIndustrial Components R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology cMaterials and Surface Engineering Research Institute, Kanto Gakuin University, Yokohama, 236-8501, Japan
Abstract

This study presents a lithium electroplating technology designed to enhance the quality of lithium anodes for next-generation lithium metal batteries. We investigate the electroplating process to achieve a high-density lithium layer. By employing atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment on copper current collectors and applying uniaxial pressure during the electroplating process, significant progress was made in improving the properties of the electrodeposited lithium. Furthermore, we analyze the factors contributing to performance degradation at low E/C ratios (electrolyte-to-capacity ratio) and discuss strategies for the commercialization of electroplated lithium as anode material for lithium metal batteries.

Keywords Lithium metal electrodeposition; charge-discharge stability; high-density lithium metal; protective coating; electrode behavior; lithium metal battery