Lithium-activated SnS–graphene alternating nanolayers enable dendrite-free cycling of thin sodium metal anodes in carbonate electrolyte
Wei Liu, Zidong Chen, Zheng Zhang, Pingxian Jiang, Yungui Chen, Eunsu Paek, Yixian Wang, David Mitlin
Abstract
Lithium activated SnS–graphene nanocomposite membrane is employed as an artificial Li-based SEI layer, allowing cyclability of record-thin 100 μm Na metal foils.
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GrapheneElectrolyteMaterials scienceAnodeNanocompositeLithium (medication)Lithium metalChemical engineeringThin filmMetalSodiumInorganic chemistryNanotechnologyElectrodeMetallurgyChemistryEndocrinologyMedicineEngineeringPhysical chemistryAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced battery technologies research