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A hydrophobic artificial solid-interphase-protective layer with fast self-healable capability for stable lithium metal anodes

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Lithium (Li) metal has been considered as one of the most promising anodes for high-energy-density batteries. However, the hyperactivity of metallic Li and its dendrite growth are the major hurdles to its practical applications. Herein, a multi-functional solid-interphase-protective layer with excellent waterproof performance and fast self-healing properties was modified on the surface of Li metal to address the above issues. Under the protection of this interface, the metallic Li (denoted as P—Li) exhibited superior electrochemical stability in both Li/Li symmetric cells and full cells. Notably, even after being exposed to humid air for 3 h, the LiFePO4∥Li full battery with P—Li anodes still showed long-term stability with a transcendental capacity retention of ∼100% after 100 cycles, revealing a significant advantage to the non-working LiFePO4∥Li battery with air-exposed bare Li anodes.

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21975063), the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province (B2020205019, B2021205019, B2019205249 and B2021205029) and the School Fund of Hebei Normal University (L2017B03).

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    Lu Zhou, Mengfan Zhao, Xinyu Chen, Jinming Zhou, Mingxing Wu & Na Wu

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Zhou, L., Zhao, M., Chen, X. et al. A hydrophobic artificial solid-interphase-protective layer with fast self-healable capability for stable lithium metal anodes. Sci. China Chem. 65, 1817–1821 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-022-1323-8

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