Acoustic Cavitation Engineering of LLZTO-Coated Separators for Moisture-Resistant Lithium Metal Batteries

Key Points

• This research focuses on enhancing the moisture sensitivity and contamination issues in lithium-metal batteries by engineering LLZTO-coated separators using acoustic cavitation.
• Utilized acoustic cavitation for surface reconstruction of LLZTO nanoparticles
• Engineered separators were tested for moisture resistance
• Evaluated performance metrics of lithium metal batteries with these separators
• LLZTO-coated separators showed a significant reduction in moisture sensitivity.
• Improvements in battery lifetime and efficiency were observed with enhanced separator performance.