Submicron Interfacial Layers for Nanoscale Control of Lithium Deposition in Surface-Engineered Current Collectors

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how submicron interfacial layers can improve lithium deposition in lithium metal batteries.
• Utilized surface-engineered current collectors with submicron interfacial layers.
• Evaluated lithium plating/stripping performance under various conditions.
• Analyzed the impact on battery efficiency and stability.
• Improved lithium deposition efficiency was observed with the engineered collectors.
• Achieved a reduction in Li plating defects, enhancing cycle stability.
• Significant improvements in overall battery performance metrics were reported.