Solution‐Processable Fluorinated Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity Enable Ion Transport and Mechanical Shielding for Robust Li Metal Anodes

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Authors: Y J Zhang, Y J Zhang, Cen Zhang, Yankai Hao, Ke Feng, Tianyi Zhang, Kairu Gao, Xiaomeng Chu, Aiping Wang, Xi Zhang, Yaying Dou, Shaojie Liu
+3 more Zhiwei Zhao, Yantao Zhang, Yantao Zhang
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Suppressing lithium dendrites and stabilizing Li interfaces remain key obstacles for high energy density batteries. Fluorinated regulators show a delicate fluorine‐content dependence, moderate fluorination promotes Li + desolvation and interfacial stability, whereas excessive levels hinder ion transport via resistive LiF formation. To clarify this fluorine‐governed chemistry, a dual‐functional fluorinated PIM was designed as solution‐processable artificial SEI that synergistically regulates ion flux and reinforces interfacial mechanics. The abundant ─CF 3 groups in PX‐HFP impart strong electronegativity and a high modulus (8.37 GPa), establishing an electrostatic barrier that repels anions, elevates the Li + transference number (0.90), and homogenizes Li + flux via surface electric‐field enhancement. Surface spectroscopy further reveals that fluorine modulation favors Li 3 N formation while suppressing excessive LiF accumulation, thereby optimizing ionic transport and interfacial stability. Benefiting from these synergistic effects, PX‐HFP@Li symmetric cells deliver an ultralow overpotential of 44 mV at 40 mA cm − 2 for over 5000 h, Li|Cu cells maintain 250 stable cycles with a Coulombic efficiency of 97.85%, and LFP full cells retain 84.56% capacity after 1300 cycles. These results unveil a mechanical confinement–electric field co‐regulation mechanism enabled by the fluorinated PIM shield, offering a scalable strategy toward robust and safe lithium metal batteries.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies Advancements in Battery Materials Fiber-reinforced polymer composites

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
36
Issue
51
Publication date
31 May 2026
Language
EN