This invention relates to the field of
lithium battery technology, specifically to a method for protecting an
electrode, an
electrode, and a
lithium battery. The
electrode protection method includes placing a
mixed solution containing cyclic anhydride and
epoxy ether on the electrode surface, placing a catalyst on the electrode surface, and conducting an in-situ
polymerization reaction to form a
polymer protective layer on the electrode surface. The catalyst forms a coordination intermediate with
trace amounts of water carried by the
mixed solution, which then attacks the
epoxy ether to form oxonium ions. The oxonium ions then
attack the
epoxy ether to form a homopolymer product of the epoxy ether, while simultaneously attacking the cyclic anhydride to open its ring. Finally, the two products alternately polymerize to form an ester-alt-ether structure, resulting in a high
lithium-
ion transference number. Ultimately, a high oxidation potential
interface layer is synthesized on the electrode and
electrolyte surfaces, greatly improving the stability of the
lithium metal battery and extending its cycle life.