Metal–organic frameworks and their derivatives for optimizing lithium metal anodes
Zhaoyang Wang,
Zijuan Du,
Yiyang Liu,
Caroline E. Knapp,
Yuhang Dai,
Jianwei Li,
Wei Zhang,
Ruwei Chen,
Fei Guo,
Wei Zong,
Xuan Gao,
Jiexin Zhu,
Chuanliang Wei,
Guanjie He
Affiliations
Zhaoyang Wang
Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Energy Storage and Novel Cell Technology, College of Chemistry Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252059, China; Corresponding authors.
Zijuan Du
State Key Laboratory of Silicate Materials for Architectures, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Yiyang Liu
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Caroline E. Knapp
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Yuhang Dai
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Jianwei Li
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK; Key Laboratory of Comprehensive and Highly Efficient Utilization of Salt Lake Resources, Qinghai Institute of Salt Lakes, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xining 810008, China
Wei Zhang
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Ruwei Chen
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Fei Guo
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Wei Zong
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Xuan Gao
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Jiexin Zhu
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK
Chuanliang Wei
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China; Corresponding authors.
Guanjie He
Christopher Ingold Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University College London, London WC1H 0AJ, UK; Corresponding authors.
Lithium metal anodes (LMAs) have been considered the ultimate anode materials for next-generation batteries. However, the uncontrollable lithium dendrite growth and huge volume expansion that can occur during charge and discharge seriously hinder the practical application of LMAs. Metal–organic framework (MOF) materials, which possess the merits of huge specific surface area, excellent porosity, and flexible composition/structure tunability, have demonstrated great potential for resolving both of these issues. This article first explores the mechanism of lithium dendrite formation as described by four influential models. Subsequently, based on an in-depth understanding of these models, we propose potential strategies for utilizing MOFs and their derivatives to suppress lithium dendrite growth. We then provide a comprehensive review of research progress with respect to various applications of MOFs and their derivatives to suppress lithium dendrites and inhibit volume expansion. The paper closes with a discussion of perspectives on future modifications of MOFs and their derivatives to achieve stable and dendrite-free lithium metal batteries.
