Conversion–Lithiophilicity Hosts Toward Long‐Term and High‐Energy‐Density Lithium Metal Batteries

Abstract

Abstract Lithium metal anode emerges as an ideal candidate for the next generation of high‐energy‐density batteries. However, challenges persist in achieving high lithium utilization rates while maintaining the demands of high energy density and extended cycle life. In this work, a novel conversion–lithiophilicity strategy is proposed to regulate the longevity of high‐energy‐density batteries by injecting lithium ion activity. This strategy is validated through carbon nanofiber decorated with Fe 3 C and Fe 2 O 3 particles. The uniform metallic lithium deposition induced by lithiophilic Fe 3 C substrates has been verified through lithium deposition/stripping experiments and density functional theory calculations. The electrochemical active Fe 2 O 3 component supplies additional anodic capacity and suppress battery degradation, as demonstrated in lithium‐ion storage research and three electrode system studies. When paired with LiFePO 4 cathodes at an N/P ratio of 2, the full battery showcases outstanding cycling stability over 300 cycles at 1C, with an exceptional energy density of 438 Wh kg −1 (calculated based on the cathode material and lithium content). Furthermore, the full battery delivers rapid kinetics of 124 mAh g −1 at 2C. The conversion–lithiophilicity strategy presented offers a promising avenue for the development of high‐energy density and long‐life lithium metal batteries.