Interfacial engineering of polyolefin separators via caffeic acid-titanium coating for high-efficiency lithium dendrite suppression

Key Points

• Lithium dendrites were effectively suppressed through the use of caffeic acid-titanium coatings on polyolefin separators.
• The study reports a significant enhancement in separator performance metrics related to dendrite formation.
• This technique involves interfacial engineering by applying titanium coatings to polyolefin materials, enhancing their durability.
• The findings may indicate a pathway for developing safer lithium-ion batteries, crucial for energy storage applications.