Fig. 4: Structural characterizations of the Li metal anodes during cycling.
From: A complex hydride-based electrolyte additive for rechargeable Li−S batteries
SEM images of the Li metal anodes after 1 and 10 cycles at 0.1 C: a the 0.05 M Li(CB11H12) and b pristine electrolytes. Scale bars, 100 μm. XPS spectra of c S 2p, d Li 1s, e F 1s, and f C 1s of the Li metal anodes after 10 cycles. g Schematic illustration of the roles of the Li(CB11H12) additive in Li−S batteries.
