Dipole-mediated interfacial solvation for efficient Li-ion transport in dendrite-free Li metal batteries

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how dipole-mediated interfacial solvation affects lithium ion transport in dendrite-free lithium metal batteries.
• Utilization of strongly polar molecules to regulate interfacial solvation.
• Analysis of lithium ion transport efficiency in the battery setup.
• Comparison of dendrite formation in various solvent scenarios.
• Enhanced lithium ion transport efficiency observed with dipole-mediated solvation.
• Reduction of dendrite formation confirmed in the presence of strongly polar molecules.