On the Origin and Implications of Li${}_2$O${}_2$ Toroid Formation in Nonaqueous Li-O${}_2$ Batteries

Nagaphani B. Aetukuri, Bryan D. McCloskey, Jeannette M. García +3

The lithium-air (Li-O${}_2$) battery has received enormous attention as a possible alternative to current state-of-the-art rechargeable Li-ion batteries given their high theoretical…