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Fig. 4

From: Lithiophilic montmorillonite serves as lithium ion reservoir to facilitate uniform lithium deposition

Fig. 4

Lithium ion transfer mechanism on montmorillonite surface. a The charge distribution of Li ions on montmorillonite and Li <001> surface, respectively. b The binding energy and diffusion barrier of Li ion on different material surface. c The schematic energy band diagram at the Li/montmorillonite hetero-junction upon contact that shows electron transfer at the interface. d, e Migrating behavior of Li ions on montmorillonite surface and bulk electrolyte, respectively. f The over-potential of Li||Cu cell using MIP- and ether-based electrolyte

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