Journal of Energy Chemistry ›› 2022, Vol. 66 ›› Issue (3): 260-294.DOI: 10.1016/j.jechem.2021.08.001

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Status and challenges facing representative anode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries

Liqiang Zhanga,b,*, Chenxi Zhua, Sicheng Yua, Daohan Gea,*, Haoshen Zhoub,c   

  1. aInstitute of Intelligent Flexible Mechatronics, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, Jiangsu, China;
    bCenter of Energy Storage Materials & Technology, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Artificial Functional Materials, National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, Jiangsu, China;
    cEnergy Technology Research Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba 305-8568, Japan
  • Received:2021-03-06 Revised:2021-07-23 Accepted:2021-08-02 Online:2022-03-15 Published:2022-10-25
  • Contact: * E-mail address: zhanglq4158@ujs.edu.cn (L. Zhang).
  • About author:Liqiang Zhang obtained his Bachelor and Master degree from Guilin University of Electronic Technology in 2009. He received his Ph.D. degree in mechatronic engineering from Jiangsu University in 2013 and later worked as a postdoctoral fellow at College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Nanjing University. He currently is an associate professor of School of Mechanical Engineering at Jiangsu University. His research interests focus on packaging reliability and heat management of batteries.
    Chenxi Zhu obtained his Bachelor in mechatronic engineering from Jiangsu University in 2020. Now, he is a Master candidate of School of Mechanical Engineering at Jiangsu University. His research interests focus on anode materials and reliability for Li-ion batteries.
    Sicheng Yu obtained his Bachelor in mechatronic engineering from Suqian College in 2019. Now, he is a Master candidate of School of Mechanical Engineering at Jiangsu University. His research interests focus on anode materials and reliability for Li-ion batteries.
    Daohan Ge received her Bachelor degree in physic from Nanjing University in 2005 and obtained her Ph.D. degree in microelectronics and solid state electronics from Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2010. She currently is associate professor and Ph.D. supervisor of School of Mechanical Engineering at Jiangsu University. During the period from 2017 to 2018, she was a visiting scholar in University of New South Wales. Her research interests focus on MEMS, nano materials, photonic devices, and biosensor.
    Haoshen Zhou obtained his Bachelor in Nanjing University in 1985 and received his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo in 1994. He is the prime senior researcher of National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and the professor in Nanjing University. His research interests include the synthesis of functional materials and their applications in Li-ion batteries, Na-ion batteries, Liredox flow batteries, metal-air batteries, and new type batteries and cells.

Abstract: Rechargeable lithium batteries have been widely regarded as a revolutionary technology to store renewable energy sources and extensively researched in the recent several decades. As an indispensable part of lithium batteries, the evolution of anode materials has significantly promoted the development of lithium batteries. However, since conventional lithium batteries with graphite anodes cannot meet the ever-increasing demands in different application scenarios (such as electric vehicles and large-scale power supplies) which require high energy/power density and long cycle life, various improvement strategies and alternative anode materials have been exploited for better electrochemical performance. In this review, we detailedly introduced the characteristics and challenges of four representative anode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries, including graphite, Li4Ti5O12, silicon, and lithium metal. And some of the latest advances are summarized, which mainly contain the modification strategies of anode materials and partially involve the optimization of electrode/electrolyte interface. Finally, we make the conclusive comments and perspectives, and draw a development timeline on the four anode materials. This review aims to offer a good primer for newcomers in the lithium battery field and benefit the structure and material design of anodes for advanced rechargeable lithium batteries in the future.

Key words: Lithium batteries, Anode, Graphite, Li4Ti5O12, Silicon, Silicon composite anode, Lithium metal