Texture Evolution of Plated Lithium in Anode-Free Solid-State Batteries
Abstract
This study investigates lithium plating texture in anode-free solid-state batteries using synchrotron-based X-ray diffraction. Conventional methods are limited by lithium’s low electron density and softness, which hinders direct interrogation in anode-free solid-state batteries. Results reveal that lithium plating texture is influenced by temperature and current density. Under mild conditions, lithium exhibited a ⟨110⟩ fiber texture. However, higher current densities and elevated temperatures led to a more randomized orientation, suggesting a dependence on plating conditions. The results highlight how the operating and processing conditions for lithium metal can influence the texture of lithium metal and reversible operation.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
Advancements in Battery Materials
Advanced Battery Technologies Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ACS Energy Letters
- Publisher
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 1705–1713
- Publication date
- 29 January 2026
- Language
- EN