Publications by authors named "Naila Riaz Mastoi"

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  • Lithium, known for its high capacity and low redox potential, faces practical issues in battery applications due to uneven deposition and dendrite formation, posing safety risks.
  • Our research indicates that incorporating silver-based materials improves the uniformity of lithium deposition on modified surfaces, addressing these safety challenges and enhancing cycling stability.
  • We employed advanced techniques like Kelvin probe force microscopy and electrochemical atomic force microscopy to investigate the electrical properties and mechanisms of lithium deposition, aiding in the design of safer, more efficient lithium metal batteries.
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Lithium metal is promising for high-capacity batteries because of its high theoretical specific capacity of 3860 mAh g and low redox potential of -3.04 V versus the standard hydrogen electrode. However, it encounters challenges, such as dendrite formation, which poses risks of short circuits and safety hazards.

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