Using a hybrid fixture, application of an appropriate external pressure on Li-metal pouch cells with a liquid electrolyte considerably reduces cell swelling. Mapping of the pressure distribution across the cell surface provides insight into the electroplating process that could inform strategies to overcome uneven Li plating on the Li-metal surface.
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This is a summary of: Liu, D. et al. Controlled large-area lithium deposition to reduce swelling of high-energy lithium metal pouch cells in liquid electrolytes. Nat. Energy https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-024-01488-9 (2024).
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Uncovering the impact of pressure on lithium-metal pouch cells with liquid electrolytes. Nat Energy 9, 518–519 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-024-01489-8
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