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Mask‐Based Separator with Sustained‐Release LiNO 3 as Dendrite Growth Barrier for Potassium Metal Battery

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Separators with low‐cost, superior mechanical properties, such as nanofiber materials, are considered a viable option for solving the dendritic problem in alkali metal batteries. Consuming the dendrites rather than blocking… Click to show full abstract

Separators with low‐cost, superior mechanical properties, such as nanofiber materials, are considered a viable option for solving the dendritic problem in alkali metal batteries. Consuming the dendrites rather than blocking them underpins the long‐life stable cycle performance of the cell. Herein, a five‐layer structural separator (LiNO3@PVDF@mask) is presented, in which a mask is used as a framework and the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) layer loaded with LiNO3 can generate a passivation layer by reacting with K dendrites. In the case of potassium metal batteries, for example, the LiNO3@PVDF@mask separator has excellent mechanical properties that can effectively cope with the hazards caused by the K dendrite. In addition, sustained‐release LiNO3 can react with penetrated K dendrites to form inactive substances like KNO3 and K2O, blocking further dendrite growth. Importantly, the LiNO3@PVDF@mask separator uses a low‐cost abundant mask and possesses excellent wettability of electrolyte with a reduced amount of liquid electrolyte, enabling one to further iron out cost problems. This study opens up a new direction for research and contributes to practical applications of flexible devices for rechargeable alkaline metal batteries.

Keywords: potassium metal; dendrite growth; mask; separator; metal; sustained release

Journal Title: Advanced Energy Materials
Year Published: 2023

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