The research team, led by Prof. Roland A. Fischer, Chair of Inorganic and Metal-Organic Chemistry at the TUM School of Natural Sciences, uses a unique material for this purpose: a porous organic ...

α-Al2O3 protective layer that sticks to metal surface with functions of an anchor and peg. Tokyo Institute of Technology. Journal Surface and Coatings Technology DOI 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2023.129787.

Extending the life of a lithium metal anode using a protective layer made of an extremely tough gel electrolyte. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2023 ...

When applied to BiVO 4 photoanodes, the newly developed protective layer enabled stable water decomposition reactions for over 400 hours at a high current density of 2.03 mA/cm².

However, as the lithium metal is very reactive, especially towards a liquid electrolyte, protective layers are essential on the lithium surface. They prevent parasitic reactions with the electrolyte.

Researchers have developed a highly effective dual-layer coating that provides 99.6% protection against iron corrosion. The breakthrough combines a thin molecular primer with a durable polymer ...

Despite their high energy density, lithium metal batteries still have to overcome challenges with regard to their safety and lifetime. A key factor to further develop the technology is the intensive ...