Abstract
Lithium (Li) metal anodes (LMAs) are considered to be the holy grail of electrodes to enable advanced battery chemistry for energy‐intensive applications. However, the formation of Li dendrites and their intricate interplay with the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) remain unclear to date. Herein, a simple yet efficient methodology for in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation is reported, and the relationship between the SEI chemistry and the morphology of LMAs is unraveled by a combination of TEM imaging and selected area electron diffraction analysis in an unprecedented way. The authors find that the coexistence of LiF and Li3N in the SEI layer helps realize dendrite‐free Li deposition and directly visualize the deposition–dissolution behavior of individual Li deposits with different microstructures. The approach should be applicable to scrutinize a broad range of interfacial reactions in nonvolatile electrolytes (e.g., ionic liquid, glass‐, and ceramic‐based electrolytes) relevant to future energy storage devices, including magnesium secondary batteries.
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