Enabling Stable Lithium Metal Anodes for Next-Generation Solid-State Batteries

Executive Summary

Solid-state batteries have the potential to revolutionize energy storage by providing significantly higher energy densities and improved safety compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries; however, robust high-capacity lithium metal anodes are required to realize this technology. By improving our understanding of the cyclability of high-capacity lithium metal anodes through an optimized host scaffold, we will enable development of safe, high-energy-density, solid-state batteries with optimized designs and fast charging times.

Publications, Presentations, and Patents

Marissa Wood, Yiran Xiao, Bo Wang, Sichi Li, Peng Wang, Megan Freyman, Cheng Zhu. “Enabling Stable Li Metal Anodes for Next-Generation Solid-State Batteries” (Presentation, DOE EERE Vehicle Technologies Office Solid-State Project Review Meeting, August 17-18, 2022).

Marissa Wood, Yiran Xiao, Megan C. Freyman, Bo Wang, Cheng Zhu, and Sichi Li. “Designing Better Li Metal Anodes for Solid-State Batteries Using a Combined Experiment/Theory Approach” (Presentation, 243rd ECS Meeting, Boston, MA, May 28-June 2, 2023).

Marissa Wood, Yiran Xiao, Megan C. Freyman, Cheng Zhu, Bo Wang, and Sichi Li. “Achieving Stable Li Metal Anodes for Solid-State Batteries” (Presentation,  ACS Conference, San Francisco, CA, August 13-17, 2023).