Protocol for phase-field simulations of lithium dendrite growth with MOOSE framework

Phase-field simulation is a powerful tool for understanding lithium metal electrodeposition. This protocol outlines the process of numerically solving the phase-field equations using the MOOSE framework. Here, we describe steps to obtain the spatiotemporal distribution of major physical characteristics such as phase-field, ion concentration, overpotential, and driving force. Such an approach may help to reveal the underlying physics and kinetics of dendrite growth, while also providing design principles for suppressing lithium dendrites. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Hong and Viswanathan (2018) . • A protocol to simulate lithium electrodeposition using the phase-field model • Uses fully open-source software MOOSE for the phase-field simulations • Reveals the underlying physics of dendrite growth during electrodeposition • Provides theoretical design principles for suppressing lithium dendrites Publisher’s note: Undertaking any experimental protocol requires adherence to local institutional guidelines for laboratory safety and ethics. Phase-field simulation is a powerful tool for understanding lithium metal electrodeposition. This protocol outlines the process of numerically solving the phase-field equations using the MOOSE framework. Here, we describe steps to obtain the spatiotemporal distribution of major physical characteristics such as phase-field, ion concentration, overpotential, and driving force. Such an approach may help to reveal the underlying physics and kinetics of dendrite growth, while also providing design principles for suppressing lithium dendrites.