Tuesday publication post! 📖 In this newest study, the #PoseidonAX system enabled in situ liquid TEM to directly visualize lithium deposition dynamics in anode-free lithium-metal batteries (AFLMBs). By combining nanoscale interface engineering with real-time imaging, the authors uncover how interfacial chemistry governs lithium growth and cycling stability.
Key highlights:
🔬 In situ liquid TEM reveals the formation of compact, dense lithium deposits, confirming uniform plating behavior at the nanoscale
⚡ An inorganic-rich interphase reduces charge-transfer resistance (Rct) at the Li/electrolyte interface, improving reaction kinetics
🧪 Poly(DOL) forms in situ via ring-opening polymerization, initiated by the Lewis acid nature of LixSn, enhancing interfacial stability and mechanical robustness
This work highlights how in situ electron microscopy can directly link interfacial chemistry to electrochemical performance, offering valuable design insights for stabilizing lithium metal and accelerating the development of practical anode-free batteries.
Want to read the entire work? Find it here!
https://www.doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2025.08.077
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