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Phosphorus-induced interfacial chemistry via electrolyte design for dense and highly stable potassium metal anodes †

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  • Junpeng Xie
  • Zhenjiang Yu
  • Jinliang Li
  • Qing Zhang
  • Wenjie Mai
  • Zhixin Tai
  • Yajie Liu
  • Zaiping Guo
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<mark>Journal publication date</mark>15/08/2025
<mark>Journal</mark>Chemical Science
Publication StatusE-pub ahead of print
Early online date15/08/25
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract

Potassium (K) metal anodes have attracted widespread attention in the realm of energy storage due to their cost-effectiveness, abundance, and high theoretical capacity. However, the undesirable K-dendrite growth accompanied by void formation upon prolonged cycling presents formidable obstacles to their real-world applications. Herein, phosphorus-based electrolytes are developed based on the electrolyte additive design criteria of steric hindrance, polar ability, and decomposition preference to enhance the anode/electrolyte interface stability. The additive triphenyl phosphate in the electrolyte could regulate the K+ solvation structure and promote the formation of an inorganic P-rich solid-electrolyte interphase layer, thus ultimately mitigating interfacial polarization, augmenting transport properties, and stabilizing the interphase. Therefore, we have successfully achieved a dense and dendrite-free K metal anode, exhibiting improved coulombic efficiency and prolonged lifespan. Our design tactic demonstrates the promising application of K metal batteries in achieving elevated safety, high energy densities, and extended operational longevity.