Review—Challenges and Opportunities in Lithium Metal Battery Technology
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Lithium metal battery (LMB) technology is very attractive as it has the potential to offer energy densities greater than 1000 Wh L−1. A thorough investigation of cell performance against various vehicle operational requirements is required for the successful deployment of this technology in practical electric vehicle applications. For instance, there have been several reports on the high reactivity of Li metal with electrolyte leading to continuous electrolyte consumption in LMB. Due to these parasitic reactions, electrolyte dries out and Li metal morphological changes occur leading to reduced cycle life of lithium metal batteries. In contrast, there are also claims of stable and long cycle life of LMB in several publications, although most of the results were obtained in coin cells. In this report we will take a closer look at the LMB cell to understand its performance and manufacturability. Our goal is to investigate and provide a thorough report on advances and challenges starting from the cell level down to component design of LMB.
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OpenAlex topics: Advancements in Battery Materials · Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies · Advanced Battery Technologies Research
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