Regulating Anode Behaviors in Lithium Metal Batteries

Guest Speaker： Assoc.Prof. Ge Li，University of Alberta,  Canada

Inviter: Assoc.Prof. Yao Li 

Date&Time: Thursday, 4. July. 9:00-10:00

Venue: Meeting Room 308 , Xu Zuyao Building 

Biography:

Dr. Ge Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta. Her research interests are in complex material design and synthesis, electrochemical investigation, and device construction for energy conversion and storage.

Appointments: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, May 2019 – present 

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta

Visiting Professor, July 2018 – April 2019

Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Concordia University

Education:

Ph.D., Condensed Matter Physics, 2013, East China Normal University, P.R. China

B.Sc., Automation, 2007, Hohai University, P.R. China

Abstract:

Large-scale deployment of lithium metal anode in practical batteries still requires a scientific breakthrough in solving major challenges of dendrite growth and low plating/stripping efficiency of metallic lithium. To address the issues related to lithium anodes in LMBs, several effective strategies have been developed to stabilize Li anodes, including liquid electrolytes, surface coating, solid-state electrolytes, and porous current collectors. In this presentation, we will present our recent work on the materials design and development for next-generation LMBs by focusing on the in-depth understanding of interphase engineering. More specifically, we will discuss (1) the systematic electrolyte design and (2) the anode construction.