Solvation structure modulation <i>via</i> dipole–dipole interactions for high-rate lithium metal batteries exceeding 400 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup>
Liwen Zhang, Hongyu Liu, Tingting Wang, Hao Wang, Dong Yan, Min Li, Xiaodi Ren, Hong Li, Liping Wang
Abstract
Tailoring dipole–dipole interactions between diluents and solvents tunes the solvation structure, lowers Li + desolvation barriers, and enhances transport kinetics, offering a new strategy for electrolyte design.
Topics & Concepts
DipoleLithium (medication)SolvationLithium metalMetalChemistryChemical physicsElectronic structureAtomic physicsMaterials scienceComputational chemistryPhysicsPhysical chemistryMoleculeOrganic chemistryElectrodeAnodeMedicineEndocrinologyAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Battery Materials and TechnologiesAdvanced Battery Technologies Research