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Sun F, Gao Z, Yang Y, Chen H. Li-Fe-Cl Families as Novel Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39360423 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2024]
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The halides have attracted much attention as novel solid electrolytes because of their easy synthesis, high electrochemical stability, and high ionic conductivities. However, the reported halides for solid electrolytes are still understudied compared with the oxides and sulfides. Here, we studied the Li-Fe-Cl phases that include Li2FeCl4 and Li6FeCl8. Using the self-doping approach, a maximum ionic conductivity of 2.0 × 10-4 S cm-1 at 50 °C was achieved for Li1.8Fe1.1Cl4. It was improved by 3 orders of magnitude compared with that of Li2FeCl4 (8.27 × 10-7 S cm-1 at 50 °C). For the Li|Li1.8Fe1.1Cl4|Li half-cell, it cycled for 2000 h at 50 °C under a current density of 0.01 mA cm-2, indicating an acceptable compatibility between Li2FeCl4 and Li. Finally, an all-solid-state battery was successfully assembled with Li1.8Fe1.1Cl4@LFP as the cathode, Li1.8Fe1.1Cl4 as the electrolyte, and a Li sheet as the anode. The initial specific charge capacity of the battery was 76.36 mAh g-1 at 0.1C and 50 °C. The initial Coulombic efficiency was 73.06%. This study suggests Li2FeCl4 as a new solid electrolyte, and the introduction of Li vacancies into the Li site is an efficient way to improve the electrochemical properties of halides.
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- Futing Sun
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Institute of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Institute of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Institute of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Institute of Functional Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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Liu Z, Chien PH, Wang S, Song S, Lu M, Chen S, Xia S, Liu J, Mo Y, Chen H. Tuning collective anion motion enables superionic conductivity in solid-state halide electrolytes. Nat Chem 2024; 16:1584-1591. [PMID: 39313631 DOI: 10.1038/s41557-024-01634-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024]
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Halides of the family Li3MX6 (M = Y, In, Sc and so on, X = halogen) are emerging solid electrolyte materials for all-solid-state Li-ion batteries. They show greater chemical stability and wider electrochemical stability windows than existing sulfide solid electrolytes, but have lower room-temperature ionic conductivities. Here we report the discovery that the superionic transition in Li3YCl6 is triggered by the collective motion of anions, as evidenced by synchrotron X-ray and neutron scattering characterizations and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations. Based on this finding, we used a rational design strategy to lower the transition temperature and thus improve the room-temperature ionic conductivity of this family of compounds. We accordingly synthesized Li3YClxBr6-x and Li3GdCl3Br3 and achieved very high room-temperature conductivities of 6.1 and 11 mS cm-1 for Li3YCl4.5Br1.5 and Li3GdCl3Br3, respectively. These findings open new routes to the design of room-temperature superionic conductors for high-performance solid batteries.
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- Zhantao Liu
- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Department of Physics and Texas Center for Superconductivity, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Physics and Texas Center for Superconductivity, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA
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- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, USA.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.
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- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Kwak H, Kim JS, Han D, Kim JS, Park J, Kim C, Seo DH, Nam KW, Jung YS. Tuning the Properties of Halide Nanocomposite Solid Electrolytes with Diverse Oxides for All-Solid-State Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:49328-49336. [PMID: 39230579 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c08915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Herein, we report halide nanocomposite solid electrolytes (HNSEs) that integrate diverse oxides with alterations that allow tuning of their ionic conductivity, (electro)chemical stability, and specific density. A two-step mechanochemical process enabled the synthesis of multimetal (or nonmetal) HNSEs, MO2-2Li2ZrCl6, as verified by pair distribution function and X-ray diffraction analyses. The multimetal (or nonmetal) HNSE strategy increases the ionic conductivity of Li2ZrCl6 from 0.40 to 0.82 mS cm-1. Additionally, cyclic voltammetry test findings corroborated the enhanced passivating properties of the HNSEs. Notably, incorporating SiO2 into HNSEs leads to a substantial reduction in the specific density of HNSEs, demonstrating their strong potential for achieving a high energy density and lowering costs. Fluorinated SiO2-2Li2ZrCl5F HNSEs exhibited enhanced interfacial compatibility with Li6PS5Cl and LiCoO2 electrodes. Cells employing SiO2-2Li2ZrCl5F with LiCoO2 exhibit superior electrochemical performance delivering the initial discharge capacity of 162 mA h g-1 with 93.7% capacity retention at the 100th cycle at 60 °C.
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- Hiram Kwak
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
- Department of Battery Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Jeon T, Jung SC. Enhancing Lithium Conductivity Using High-Valence Cations in Cubic Spinel Halide Solid Electrolytes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:47443-47453. [PMID: 39213607 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c07798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Halide solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries have recently emerged as competitors to oxide and sulfide solid electrolytes due to their excellent electrochemical properties. This ab initio study unveils the dynamic nature of Li2Sc2/3Cl4, a rare superionic conductor among cubic spinel halide materials. Li ions in Li2Sc2/3Cl4 prefer to occupy some of the tetrahedral 8a, octahedral 16c, and octahedral 16d sites, leading to disordered Li distribution. Li ions in Li2Sc2/3Cl4 diffuse through the single-ion diffusion mechanism rather than the concerted diffusion mechanism, providing a high conductivity of 1.36 mS cm-1. Li ions at the 16d site diffuse as actively as those at the 8a/16c site, an unexpected result that runs counter to the conventional view. In Li2MgCl4, the same cubic spinel as Li2Sc2/3Cl4, Li ions at the 8a/16c site diffuse actively, but those at the 16d site are almost immobile, resulting in a very low conductivity of 5.3 × 10-4 mS cm-1. The extremely higher conductivity in Li2Sc2/3Cl4 than in Li2MgCl4 is because the concentration of Sc3+/Mg2+ cations blocking the movement of Li ions at the 16d site is lower in Li2Sc2/3Cl4 than in Li2MgCl4. Designing cubic spinel materials containing high-valence cations is proposed as a way to increase conductivity by reducing the concentration of multivalent cations that impede Li diffusion. This study sheds new light on how to control conductivity using site-dependent Li mobility in solid electrolytes.
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- Taegon Jeon
- Department of Physics, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics, Pukyong National University, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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Bonsu JO, Bhadra A, Kundu D. Wet Chemistry Route to Li 3InCl 6: Microstructural Control Render High Ionic Conductivity and Enhanced All-Solid-State Battery Performance. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2403208. [PMID: 38973301 PMCID: PMC11425892 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202403208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Thanks to superionic conductivity and compatibility with >4 V cathodes, halide solid electrolytes (SEs) have elicited tremendous interest for application in all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs). Many compositions based on groups 3, 13, and divalent metals, and substituted stoichiometries have been explored, some displaying requisite properties, but the Li+ conductivity still falls short of theoretical predictions and appealing sulfide-type SEs. While controlling microstructural characteristics, namely grain boundary effects and microstrain, can boost ionic conductivity, they have rarely been considered. Moving away from the standard solid-state route, here a scalable and facile wet chemical approach for obtaining highly conductive (>2 mS cm-1) Li3InCl6 is presented, and it is shown that aprotic solvents can reduce grain boundaries and microstrain, leading to very high ionic conductivity of over 4 mS cm-1 (at 22 °C). Minimized grain boundary area renders improved moisture stability and enhances solid-solid interfacial contact, leading to excellent LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2-based full-cell performance, exemplified by stable room temperature (22 °C) cycling at a 0.2 C rate with 155 mAh g-1 capacity and 85% retention after 1000 cycles at 60 °C with a high 99.75% Coulombic efficiency. The findings showcase the viability of the aprotic solvent-mediated route for producing high-quality Li3InCl6 for all-solid-state batteries.
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- School of Chemical EngineeringUNSW SydneyKensingtonNSW 2052Australia
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- School of Chemical EngineeringUNSW SydneyKensingtonNSW 2052Australia
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringUNSW SydneyKensingtonNSW 2052Australia
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Wang Y, Ren Z, Zhang J, Lu S, Hua C, Yuan H, Luo J, Liu Y, Nai J, Tao X. Prediction of Novel Trigonal Chloride Superionic Conductors as Promising Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2404213. [PMID: 38981036 PMCID: PMC11425969 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202404213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Recently emerging lithium ternary chlorides have attracted increasing attention for solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) due to their favorable combination between ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability. However, a noticeable discrepancy in Li-ion conductivity persists between chloride SSEs and organic liquid electrolytes, underscoring the need for designing novel chloride SSEs with enhanced Li-ion conductivity. Herein, an intriguing trigonal structure (i.e., Li3SmCl6 with space group P3112) is identified using the global structure searching method in conjunction with first-principles calculations, and its potential for SSEs is systematically evaluated. Importantly, the structure of Li3SmCl6 exhibits a high ionic conductivity of 15.46 mS cm-1 at room temperature due to the 3D lithium percolation framework distinct from previous proposals, associated with the unique in-plane cation ordering and stacking sequences. Furthermore, it is unveiled that Li3SmCl6 possesses a wide electrochemical window of 0.73-4.30 V vs Li+/Li and excellent chemical interface stability with high-voltage cathodes. Several other Li3MCl6 (M = Er, and In) materials with isomorphic structures to Li3SmCl6 are also found to be potential chloride SSEs, suggesting the broader applicability of this structure. This work reveals a new class of ternary chloride SSEs and sheds light on strategy for structure searching in the design of high-performance SSEs.
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- Yao Wang
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
- Moganshan Research Institute at Deqing County, Zhejiang University of Technology, Huzhou, 313000, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
- Collaborative Center for Physics and Chemistry, Institute of International Innovation, Beihang University, Hangzhou, 311115, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, China
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Rom CL, Yox P, Cardoza AM, Smaha RW, Phan MQ, Martin TR, Maughan AE. Expanding the Phase Space for Halide-Based Solid Electrolytes: Li-Mg-Zr-Cl Spinels. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS : A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2024; 36:7283-7291. [PMID: 39156716 PMCID: PMC11325553 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.4c01160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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Chloride-based solid electrolytes are intriguing materials owing to their high Li+ ionic conductivity and electrochemical compatibility with high-voltage oxide cathodes for all-solid-state lithium batteries. However, the leading examples of these materials are limited to trivalent metals (e.g., Sc, Y, and In), which are expensive and scarce. Here, we expand this materials family by replacing the trivalent metals with a mix of di- and tetra-valent metals (e.g., Mg2+ and Zr4+). We synthesize Li2Mg1/3Zr1/3Cl4 in the spinel crystal structure and compare its properties with the high-performing Li2Sc2/3Cl4 that has been reported previously. We find that Li2Mg1/3Zr1/3Cl4 has lower ionic conductivity (0.028 mS/cm at 30 °C) than the isostructural Li2Sc2/3Cl4 (1.6 mS/cm at 30 °C). We attribute this difference to a disordered arrangement of Mg2+ and Zr4+ in Li2Mg1/3Zr1/3Cl4, which may block Li+ migration pathways. However, we show that aliovalent substitution across the Li2-z Mg1-3z/2Zr z Cl4 series between Li2MgCl4 and Li2ZrCl6 can boost ionic conductivity with increasing Zr4+ content, presumably due to the introduction of Li+ vacancies. This work opens a new dimension for halide-based solid electrolytes, accelerating the development of low-cost solid-state batteries.
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- Christopher L. Rom
- National
Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- Department
of Chemistry, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- National
Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- National
Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- National
Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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- National
Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
- Department
of Chemistry, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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Li Y, McCoy D, Bordonaro J, Simonson JW, Liu SY, Wang S. High ionic conductivity materials Li 3YBr 6and Li 3LaBr 6for solid-state batteries: first-principles calculations. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2024; 36:445702. [PMID: 39074501 DOI: 10.1088/1361-648x/ad68b4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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High ionic conductivity solid-state electrolytes are essential for powerful solid-state lithium-ion batteries. With density functional theory andab initiomolecular dynamics simulations, we investigated the crystal structures of Li3YBr6and Li3LaBr6. The lowest energy configurations with uniform distribution of lithium ions were identified. Both materials have wide electrochemical stability windows (ESW): 2.64 V and 2.57 V, respectively. The experimental ESW for Li3YBr6is 2.50 V. Through extrapolating various temperature diffusion results, the conductivity of Li3YBr6was obtained at room temperature, approximately 3.9 mS cm-1, which is comparable to the experimental value 3.3 mS cm-1. Li3LaBr6has a higher conductivity, a 100% increase compared with Li3YBr6. The activation energies of Li3YBr6and Li3LaBr6through the Arrhenius plot are 0.26 eV and 0.24 eV, respectively, which is also close to the experimental value of 0.30 eV for Li3YBr6. This research explored high ionic conductivity halide materials and will contribute to developing solid-state lithium-ion batteries.
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- Yaping Li
- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 74104, United States of America
- Department of Physics, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735, United States of America
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- Department of Physics, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735, United States of America
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- Department of Physics, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735, United States of America
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- Department of Physics, Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, NY 11735, United States of America
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- College of Physics and Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK 74104, United States of America
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Song Z, Dai Y, Wang T, Yu Q, Ye X, Wang L, Zhang Y, Wang S, Luo W. An Active Halide Catholyte Boosts the Extra Capacity for All-Solid-State Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2405277. [PMID: 38877545 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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Replacing flammable organic liquid electrolytes with nonflammable solid electrolytes (SEs) in lithium batteries is crucial for enhancing safety across various applications, including portable electronics, electric vehicles, and scalable energy storage. Since typical cathode materials do not possess superionic conductivity, Li-ion conduction in the cathode predominantly relies on incorporating a significant number of SEs as additives to form a composite cathode, which substantially compromises the energy density of solid-state lithium batteries. Here, a halide SE, Li3VCl6 is demonstrated, which not only exhibits a decent Li+ conductivity, but more importantly, delivers a highly reversible capacity of approximately 80 mAh g-1 with an average voltage of 3 V versus Li+/Li. The ionic conductivity of Li3VCl6 experiences marginal fluctuations upon electrochemical lithiation/delithiation, as its prototypical solid-solution reaction results solely in a reduction of lithium vacancy. When combined with the traditional LiFePO4 cathode, the active Li3VCl6 catholyte enables an impressive capacity of 217.1 mAh g-1 LFP and about 50% increase in energy density compared with inactive catholytes. Harnessing the integrated mass of the catholyte-which can serve as an active material-presents an opportunity to boost the extra capacity, rendering it feasible in applications.
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- Zhenyou Song
- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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- Institute of New Energy for Vehicles, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 201804, China
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Ye Y, Geng J, Zuo D, Niu K, Chen D, Lin J, Chen X, Woo HJ, Zhu Y, Wan J. High-Voltage Long-Cycling All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries with High-Valent-Element-Doped Halide Electrolytes. ACS NANO 2024; 18:18368-18378. [PMID: 38970500 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c02678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) have garnered considerable attention as promising candidates for next-generation energy storage systems due to their potentially simultaneously enhanced safety capacities and improved energy densities. However, the solid future still calls for materials with high ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability, and favorable interfacial compatibility. In this study, we present a series of halide solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) utilizing a doping strategy with highly valent elements, demonstrating an outstanding combination of enhanced ionic conductivity and oxidation stability. Among these, Li2.6In0.8Ta0.2Cl6 emerges as the standout performer, displaying a superionic conductivity of up to 4.47 mS cm-1 at 30 °C, along with a low activation energy barrier of 0.321 eV for Li+ migration. Additionally, it showcases an extensive oxidation onset of up to 5.13 V (vs Li+/Li), enabling high-voltage ASSBs with promising cycling performance. Particularly noteworthy are the ASSBs employing LiCoO2 cathode materials, which exhibit an extended cyclability of over 1400 cycles, with 70% capacity retention under 4.6 V (vs Li+/Li), and a capacity of up to 135 mA h g-1 at a 4 C rate, with the loading of active materials at 7.52 mg cm-2. This study demonstrates a feasible approach to designing desirable SSEs for energy-dense, highly stable ASSBs.
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- Yu Ye
- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Research Center for Industries of the Future and School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Physics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Physics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Physics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China
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- Centre for Ionics University of Malaya, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Research Center for Industries of the Future and School of Engineering, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310030, China
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- Future Battery Research Center, Global Institute of Future Technology, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Bian J, Ling S, Deng B, Lin H, Zhao R, Kong L, Yuan H, Zhu J, Han S, Wang L, Zhang RQ, Zhao Y, Lu Z. Ternary Rotational Polyanion Coupling Enables Fast Li Ion Dynamics in Tetrafluoroborate Ion Doped Antiperovskite Li 2OHCl Solid Electrolyte. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400144. [PMID: 38624087 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Li-rich antiperovskite (LiRAP) hydroxyhalides are emerging as attractive solid electrolyte (SEs) for all-solid-state Li metal batteries (ASSLMBs) due to their low melting point, low cost, and ease of scaling-up. The incorporation of rotational polyanions can reduce the activation energy and thus improve the Li ion conductivity of SEs. Herein, we propose a ternary rotational polyanion coupling strategy to fasten the Li ion conduction in tetrafluoroborate (BF4 -) ion doped LiRAP Li2OHCl. Assisted by first-principles calculation, powder X-ray diffraction, solid-state magnetic resonance and electrochemical impedance spectra, it is confirmed that Li ion transport in BF4 - ion doped Li2OHCl is strongly associated with the rotational coupling among OH-, BF4 - and Li2-O-H octahedrons, which enhances the Li ion conductivity for more than 1.8 times with the activation energy lowering 0.03 eV. This work provides a new perspective to design high-performance superionic conductors with multi-polyanions.
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- Juncao Bian
- Faculty of Materials Science, Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, Shenzhen, 518100, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science, Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, Shenzhen, 518100, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong, 515063, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE), Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710129, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Physics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Materials for Electric Power, Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Physics, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 999077, China
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Zhejiang, 315200, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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Zulueta YA, Pham-Ho MP, Nguyen MT. Na 6MCl 8 rock-salt compounds with M = Mg, Ca, Ba, Zn, Sr as components for solid-state sodium ion batteries. RSC Adv 2024; 14:21644-21652. [PMID: 38979451 PMCID: PMC11228939 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03533j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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We investigate a new series of rock-salt type structures, Na6MCl8 with M = Mg, Ca, Ba, Zn and Sr using advanced atomistic simulations. Calculated results show a direct relationship between the size of the M2+ cation and lattice parameters as well as the defect formation energy variation. The NaCl Schottky defect type is highly favourable, and the Na6BaCl8 structure possesses the lowest values of defect formation energies. These structures are predicted to be mechanically stable and ductile, implying their compatibility with possible use as electrodes/electrolytes. The Na6MCl8 structures exhibit semiconductor characteristics with an energy gap ranging between 4.1-4.6 eV, which differs from the previous value of Na6MgCl8. A 3D migration pathway is identified in each rock-salt structure. Despite the small variation of the Na diffusivity and conductivity at 250 K within the structures considered, the Na6BaCl8 is characterized by the highest conductivity at 250 K, while the Na6MgCl8 structure has the highest conductivity and diffusivity values. The outstanding properties predicted for a Na ion battery suggest future development of synthetic strategies for their actual preparation.
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- Yohandys A Zulueta
- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas, Universidad de Oriente CP 90500 Santiago de Cuba Cuba
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT) 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Dist. 10 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Linh Trung, Thu Duc City Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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- Laboratory for Chemical Computation and Modeling, Institute for Computational Science and Artificial Intelligence, Van Lang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
- Faculty of Applied Technology, School of Technology, Van Lang University Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
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Bilo JV, Chang CK, Chuang YC, Fang MH. Coprecipitation Strategy for Halide-Based Solid-State Electrolytes and Atmospheric-Dependent In Situ Analysis. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:27394-27399. [PMID: 38752670 PMCID: PMC11145587 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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In the continuous pursuit of an energy-efficient alternative to the energy-intensive mechanochemical process, we developed a coprecipitation strategy for synthesizing halide-based solid-state electrolytes that warrant both structural control and commercial scalability. In this study, we propose a new coprecipitation approach to synthesized Li3InCl6, exhibiting both structural and electrochemical performance stability, with a high ionic conductivity of 1.42 × 10-3 S cm-1, comparable to that of traditionally prepared counterparts. Through the in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction technique, we unveil the stability mechanisms and rapid chemical reactions of Li3InCl6 under dry Ar, dry O2, and high-humidity atmosphere, which were not previously reported. Furthermore, the fast reversibility capability of moisture-exposed Li3InCl6 was tracked under vacuum, revealing the optimal recovery conditions at low temperatures (150-200 °C). This work addresses the critical challenges in structural engineering and sustainable mass production and provides insights into chemical reactions under real-world conditions.
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- Josanelle
Angela V. Bilo
- Research
Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
- Department
of Engineering and System Science, National
Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Nano
Science and Technology Program, Taiwan International Graduate Program, Academia Sinica and National Tsinghua University, Hsinchu 30013, Taiwan
- Department
of Science and Technology, Philippine Textile
Research Institute, Taguig City 1631, Philippines
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- National
Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- National
Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
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- Research
Center for Applied Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
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Fu C, Li Y, Xu W, Feng X, Gu W, Liu J, Deng W, Wang W, Abeykoon AMM, Su L, Zhu L, Wu X, Xiang H. LaCl 3-based sodium halide solid electrolytes with high ionic conductivity for all-solid-state batteries. Nat Commun 2024; 15:4315. [PMID: 38773104 PMCID: PMC11109254 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48712-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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To enable high performance of all solid-state batteries, a catholyte should demonstrate high ionic conductivity, good compressibility and oxidative stability. Here, a LaCl3-based Na+ superionic conductor (Na1-xZrxLa1-xCl4) with high ionic conductivity of 2.9 × 10-4 S cm-1 (30 °C), good compressibility and high oxidative potential (3.80 V vs. Na2Sn) is prepared via solid state reaction combining mechanochemical method. X-ray diffraction reveals a hexagonal structure (P63/m) of Na1-xZrxLa1-xCl4, with Na+ ions forming a one-dimensional diffusion channel along the c-axis. First-principle calculations combining with X-ray absorption fine structure characterization etc. reveal that the ionic conductivity of Na1-xZrxLa1-xCl4 is mainly determined by the size of Na+-channels and the Na+/La3+ mixing in the one-dimensional diffusion channels. When applied as a catholyte, the NaCrO2||Na0.7Zr0.3La0.7Cl4||Na3PS4||Na2Sn all-solid-state batteries demonstrate an initial capacity of 114 mA h g-1 and 88% retention after 70 cycles at 0.3 C. In addition, a high capacity of 94 mA h g-1 can be maintained at 1 C current density.
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- Chengyu Fu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China
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- School of Chemistry and Material Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230029, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.
- Engineering Research Center of High-Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, USA
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- Materials Science and Devices Institute, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215009, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Design and Assembly of Functional Nanostructures, Fuzhou, 360002, China
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- Brookhaven National Laboratory, National Synchrotron Light Source II, Upton, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
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- School of Chemistry and Material Sciences, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.
- Engineering Research Center of High-Performance Copper Alloy Materials and Processing, Ministry of Education, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, 230009, Anhui, China.
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Lee J, Zhao C, Wang C, Chen A, Sun X, Amine K, Xu GL. Bridging the gap between academic research and industrial development in advanced all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:5264-5290. [PMID: 38619389 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00439b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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The energy storage and vehicle industries are heavily investing in advancing all-solid-state batteries to overcome critical limitations in existing liquid electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries, specifically focusing on mitigating fire hazards and improving energy density. All-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (ASSLSBs), featuring earth-abundant sulfur cathodes, high-capacity metallic lithium anodes, and non-flammable solid electrolytes, hold significant promise. Despite these appealing advantages, persistent challenges like sluggish sulfur redox kinetics, lithium metal failure, solid electrolyte degradation, and manufacturing complexities hinder their practical use. To facilitate the transition of these technologies to an industrial scale, bridging the gap between fundamental scientific research and applied R&D activities is crucial. Our review will address the inherent challenges in cell chemistries within ASSLSBs, explore advanced characterization techniques, and delve into innovative cell structure designs. Furthermore, we will provide an overview of the recent trends in R&D and investment activities from both academia and industry. Building on the fundamental understandings and significant progress that has been made thus far, our objective is to motivate the battery community to advance ASSLSBs in a practical direction and propel the industrialized process.
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- Jieun Lee
- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA.
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA.
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R. China
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- Laurel Heights Secondary School, 650 Laurelwood Dr, Waterloo, ON, N2V 2V1, Canada
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R. China
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA.
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- Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, Argonne National Laboratory, 9700 S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439, USA.
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Yang S, Kim SY, Chen G. Halide Superionic Conductors for All-Solid-State Batteries: Effects of Synthesis and Composition on Lithium-Ion Conductivity. ACS ENERGY LETTERS 2024; 9:2212-2221. [PMID: 38751969 PMCID: PMC11091881 DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.4c00317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Owing to their high-voltage stabilities, halide superionic conductors such as Li3YCl6 recently emerged as promising solid electrolyte (SE) materials for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). It has been shown that by either introducing off-stoichiometry in solid-state (SS) synthesis or using a mechanochemical (MC) synthesis method the ionic conductivities of Li3-3xY1+xCl6 can increase up to an order of magnitude. The underlying mechanism, however, is unclear. In the present study, we adopt a hopping frequency analysis method of impedance spectra to reveal the correlations in stoichiometry, crystal structure, synthesis conditions, Li+ carrier concentrations, hopping migration barriers, and ionic conductivity. We show that unlike the conventional Li3YCl6 made by SS synthesis, mobile Li+ carriers in the defect-containing SS-Li3-3xY1+xCl6 (0 < x < 0.17) and MC-Li3-3xY1+xCl6 are generated with an activation energy and their concentration is dependent on temperature. Higher ionic conductivities in these samples arise from a combination of a higher Li+ carrier concentration and lower migration energy barriers. A new off-stoichiometric halide (Li2.61Y1.13Cl6) with the highest ionic conductivity (0.47 mS cm-1) in the series is discovered, which delivers exceptional cycling performance (∼90% capacity retention after 1000 cycles) in ASSB cells equipped with an uncoated high-energy LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 (NMC811) cathode. This work sheds light on the thermal activation process that releases trapped Li+ ions in defect-containing halides and provides guidance for the future development of superionic conductors for all-solid-state batteries.
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- Shuhao Yang
- Energy Storage and Distributed
Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Energy Storage and Distributed
Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Energy Storage and Distributed
Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National
Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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Subramanian Y, Rajagopal R, Ryu KS. Toward Achieving a High Ionic Conducting Halide Solid Electrolyte through Low-Cost Metal (Zr and Fe) and F Substitution and Their Admirable Performance in All-Solid-State Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 38710157 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c01352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Recently, the halide solid electrolyte (SE) system has been widely used in lithium solid-state batteries due to their specific properties, such as the high electrochemical stability window that prevents any side reaction with the electrode/electrolyte interface. Conspicuously, the halide SE possesses very low ionic conductivity values in the range (0.2-0.5) mS cm-1. In this work, we enhance the ionic conductivity of Li3YCl6 SE by the substitution of low-cost Fe and Zr elements on the Y-site and F on the Cl site, in which the electrolyte is prepared through high-energy ball milling without a heat treatment process. The structural analysis reveals that the prepared halide SEs showed the pure phase of the Li3YCl6 tetragonal crystal structure and were free from impurity phases. In the prepared composition, the Li2.4Y0.4Zr0.6Cl6 and Li2.4Y0.4Zr0.6Cl5.85F0.15 electrolyte exhibited a higher ionic conductivity of 2.05 and 1.45 mS cm-1, respectively, than Li3YCl6 (0.26 mS cm-1). Interestingly, the Li2.4Y0.4Zr0.6Cl5.85F0.15 electrolyte possesses a better electrochemical stability window of 1.29-3.9 V than Li2.4Y0.4Zr0.6Cl6 (2.1-3.79 V). Moreover, the electrochemical results revealed that the assembled solid-state battery using Li2.4Y0.4Zr0.6Cl6 and Li2.4Y0.4Zr0.6Cl5.85F0.15 electrolyte demonstrated the higher initial Coulombic efficiency of 84.7 and 87%, respectively, than Li3YCl6 of 82.6%. We consider Li2.4Y0.4Zr0.6Cl5.85F0.15 to be an important electrolyte candidate in all-solid-state batteries.
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- Yuvaraj Subramanian
- Department of Chemistry, University of Ulsan, Doowang-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 44776, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ulsan, Doowang-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 44776, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Ulsan, Doowang-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 44776, Republic of Korea
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Zulueta YA, Pham-Ho MP, Nguyen MT. Assessing the feasibility of Na6MgCl8 as a material for all-solid-state sodium ion batteries: A theoretical approach. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS 2024; 188:111916. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.111916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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Luo JD, Zhang Y, Cheng X, Li F, Tan HY, Zhou MY, Wang ZW, Hao XD, Yin YC, Jiang B, Yao HB. Halide Superionic Conductors with Non-Close-Packed Anion Frameworks. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202400424. [PMID: 38433094 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202400424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Halide superionic conductors (SICs) are drawing significant research attention for their potential applications in all-solid-state batteries. A key challenge in developing such SICs is to explore and design halide structural frameworks that enable rapid ion movement. In this work, we show that the close-packed anion frameworks shared by traditional halide ionic conductors face intrinsic limitations in fast ion conduction, regardless of structural regulation. Beyond the close-packed anion frameworks, we identify that the non-close-packed anion frameworks have great potential to achieve superionic conductivity. Notably, we unravel that the non-close-packed UCl3-type framework exhibit superionic conductivity for a diverse range of carrier ions, including Li+, Na+, K+, and Ag+, which are validated through both ab initio molecular dynamics simulations and experimental measurements. We elucidate that the remarkable ionic conductivity observed in the UCl3-type framework structure stems from its significantly more distorted site and larger diffusion channel than its close-packed counterparts. By employing the non-close-packed anion framework as the key feature for high-throughput computational screening, we also identify LiGaCl3 as a promising candidate for halide SICs. These discoveries provide crucial insights for the exploration and design of novel halide SICs.
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- Jin-Da Luo
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, Department of Chemical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Ding F, Doi A, Ogawa T, Ubukata H, Zhu T, Kato D, Tassel C, Oikawa I, Inui N, Kuze S, Yamabayashi T, Fujii K, Yashima M, Ou X, Wang Z, Min X, Fujita K, Takamura H, Kuwabara A, Zhang T, Griffith KJ, Lin Z, Chai L, Kageyama H. Anionic Sublattices in Halide Solid Electrolytes: A Case Study with the High-Pressure Phase of Li 3ScCl 6. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202401779. [PMID: 38363076 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202401779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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The Li3MX6 compounds (M=Sc, Y, In; X=Cl, Br) are known as promising ionic conductors due to their compatibility with typical metal oxide cathode materials. In this study, we have successfully synthesized γ-Li3ScCl6 using high pressure for the first time in this family. Structural analysis revealed that the high-pressure polymorph crystallizes in the polar and chiral space group P63mc with hexagonal close-packing (hcp) of anions, unlike the ambient-pressure α-Li3ScCl6 and its spinel analog with cubic closed packing (ccp) of anions. Investigation of the known Li3MX6 family further revealed that the cation/anion radius ratio, rM/rX, is the factor that determines which anion sublattice is formed and that in γ-Li3ScCl6, the difference in compressibility between Sc and Cl exceeds the ccp rM/rX threshold under pressure, enabling the ccp-to-hcp conversion. Electrochemical tests of γ-Li3ScCl6 demonstrate improved electrochemical reduction stability. These findings open up new avenues and design principles for lithium solid electrolytes, enabling routes for materials exploration and tuning electrochemical stability without compositional changes or the use of coatings.
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- Fenghua Ding
- Department of Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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- Advanced Materials Development Laboratory, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Tsukuba, 300-3294, Japan
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- Nanostructures Research Laboratory, Japan Fine Ceramics Center, Nagoya, 456-8587, Japan
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- Department of Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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- Department of Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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- Department of Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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- Department of Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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- Department of Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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- Department of Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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- Energy & Functional Materials Research Laboratory, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Niihama, 792-8521, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-W4-17, O-okayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8551, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1-W4-17, O-okayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 152-8551, Japan
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China
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- Hunan Rare Earth Metal Materials Research Institute Co. Ltd., Changsha, 410126, PR China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China
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- Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto, University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science, Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, Sendai, 980-8579, Japan
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- Nanostructures Research Laboratory, Japan Fine Ceramics Center, Nagoya, 456-8587, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, USA
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, 92093, USA
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, PR China
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- Department of Energy and Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8510, Japan
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Wang X, Yang Z, Li N, Wu K, Gao K, Zhao E, Han S, Guo W. Influence Mechanism of Interfacial Oxidation of Li 3YCl 6 Solid Electrolyte on Reduction Potential. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202303884. [PMID: 38319044 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202303884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Halide-based solid electrolytes are promising candidates for all solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLBs) due to their high ionic conductivity, wide electrochemical window, and excellent chemical stability with cathode materials. However, when tested in practice, their intrinsic electrochemical stability windows do not well match the conditions for stable operation of ASSBs. Existing literature reports halide-based ASSBs that still operate well outside the electrochemical stability window, while ASSBs that do not operate within the window are not well studied or the studies are based on the cathode material interface. In this study, we aim to elucidate the mechanism behind all-solid-state battery failure by investigating how the reduction potential of Li3YCl6 solid-state electrolyte itself changes under overcharging conditions. Our findings demonstrate that in Li-In|Li3YCl6|Li3YCl6-C half-cells during the first state of charge, Cl ions participate in charge compensation, resulting in a depletion of ligands. This phenomenon significantly affects the reduction potential of Y3+, causing it to be reduced to Y2Cl3 and ultimately to Y0 at conditions far exceeding its actual reduction potential. Furthermore, we analyze the interfacial impedance induced by this process and propose a novel perspective on battery failure.
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- Xin Wang
- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Science for Advanced Materials and Large-Scale Scientific Facilities, School of Physical Sciences, Great Bay University, Dongguan, 523000, Guangdong, China
- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, China
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & Department of Physics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, China
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- Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory, Dongguan, 523808, Guangdong, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & Department of Physics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, Guangdong, China
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- Dongguan Key Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Science for Advanced Materials and Large-Scale Scientific Facilities, School of Physical Sciences, Great Bay University, Dongguan, 523000, Guangdong, China
- Great Bay Institute for Advanced Study, Dongguan, 523000, China
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Wang K, Gu Z, Liu H, Hu L, Wu Y, Xu J, Ma C. High-Humidity-Tolerant Chloride Solid-State Electrolyte for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305394. [PMID: 38308195 PMCID: PMC11005720 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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Halide solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) hold promise for the commercialization of all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs); however, the currently cost-effective zirconium-based chloride SSEs suffer from hygroscopic irreversibility, low ionic conductivity, and inadequate thermal stability. Herein, a novel indium-doped zirconium-based chloride is fabricated to satisfy the abovementioned requirements, achieving outstanding-performance ASSLBs at room temperature. Compared to the conventional Li2ZrCl6 and Li3InCl6 SSEs, the hc-Li2+xZr1-xInxCl6 (0.3 ≤ x ≤ 1) possesses higher ionic conductivity (up to 1.4 mS cm-1), and thermal stability (350 °C). At the same time, the hc-Li2.8Zr0.2In0.8Cl6 also shows obvious hygroscopic reversibility, where its recovery rate of the ionic conductivity is up to 82.5% after 24-h exposure in the 5% relative humidity followed by heat treatment. Theoretical calculation and experimental results reveal that those advantages are derived from the lattice expansion and the formation of Li3InCl6 ·2H2O hydrates, which can effectively reduce the migration energy barrier of Li ions and offer reversible hydration/dehydration pathway. Finally, an ASSLB, assembled with reheated-Li2.8Zr0.2In0.8Cl6 after humidity exposure, single-crystal LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2 and Li-In alloy, exhibits capacity retention of 71% after 500 cycles under 1 C at 25 °C. This novel high-humidity-tolerant chloride electrolyte is expected to greatly carry forward the ASSLBs industrialization.
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- Kai Wang
- School of Materials & EnergyLanzhou UniversityLanzhouGansu730000China
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleCAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy ConversionDepartment of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleCAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy ConversionDepartment of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic MaterialsAustralian Institute for Innovative MaterialsUniversity of WollongongWollongongNew South Wales2525Australia
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleCAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy ConversionDepartment of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026China
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- School of Materials & EnergyLanzhou UniversityLanzhouGansu730000China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials EngineeringWenzhou UniversityWenzhouZhejiang325035China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the MicroscaleCAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy ConversionDepartment of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Science and Technology of ChinaHefeiAnhui230026China
- National Synchrotron Radiation LaboratoryHefeiAnhui230026China
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Zhang S, Zhao F, Su H, Zhong Y, Liang J, Chen J, Zheng ML, Liu J, Chang LY, Fu J, Alahakoon SH, Hu Y, Liu Y, Huang Y, Tu J, Sham TK, Sun X. Cubic Iodide Li x YI 3+x Superionic Conductors through Defect Manipulation for All-Solid-State Li Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202316360. [PMID: 38243690 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202316360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Halide solid electrolytes (SEs) have attracted significant attention due to their competitive ionic conductivity and good electrochemical stability. Among typical halide SEs (chlorides, bromides, and iodides), substantial efforts have been dedicated to chlorides or bromides, with iodide SEs receiving less attention. Nevertheless, compared with chlorides or bromides, iodides have both a softer Li sublattice and lower reduction limit, which enable iodides to possess potentially high ionic conductivity and intrinsic anti-reduction stability, respectively. Herein, we report a new series of iodide SEs: Lix YI3+x (x=2, 3, 4, or 9). Through synchrotron X-ray/neutron diffraction characterizations and theoretical calculations, we revealed that the Lix YI3+x SEs belong to the high-symmetry cubic structure, and can accommodate abundant vacancies. By manipulating the defects in the iodide structure, balanced Li-ion concentration and generated vacancies enables an optimized ionic conductivity of 1.04 × 10-3 S cm-1 at 25 °C for Li4 YI7 . Additionally, the promising Li-metal compatibility of Li4 YI7 is demonstrated via electrochemical characterizations (particularly all-solid-state Li-S batteries) combined with interface molecular dynamics simulations. Our study on iodide SEs provides deep insights into the relation between high-symmetry halide structures and ionic conduction, which can inspire future efforts to revitalize halide SEs.
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- Shumin Zhang
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B9, Canada
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang Province, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang Province, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, Wilson Laboratory, Cornell University Ithaca, New York, 14853, United States
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831, United States
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Centre, 101 Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu, 30076, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B9, Canada
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang Province, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang Province, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, N6A 5B9, Canada
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 3150200, P. R. China
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Luo X, Hu X, Zhong Y, Wang X, Tu J. Degradation Evolution for Li 2 ZrCl 6 Electrolytes in Humid Air and Enhanced Air Stability via Effective Indium Substitution. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306736. [PMID: 37880862 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Superionic halides have aroused interests in field of solid electrolytes such as Li2 ZrCl6 . However, they are still facing challenges including poor air stability which lacks in-depth investigation. Here, moisture instability of Li2 ZrCl6 is demonstrated and decomposition mechanism in air is clearly revealed. Li2 ZrCl6 decomposes into Li2 ZrO3 , ZrOCl2 ·xH2 O and LiCl during initial stage as halides upon moisture exposure. Later, these side products evolve into LiCl(H2 O) and Li6 Zr2 O7 after longer time exposure. More importantly, structure of destroyed halides cannot be recovered after postheating. Later, Indium is doped into Li2 ZrCl6 (9.7 × 10-5 S cm-1 ) to explore its effect on structure and properties. Crystal structure of ball-milled In-doped Li2 ZrCl6 electrolytes is converted from the Li3 YCl6 -like to Li3 InCl6 -like with increasing In content and ionic conductivity can also be enhanced (0.768-1.13) × 10-3 S cm-1 ). More importantly, good air stability of optimal Li2.8 Zr0.2 In0.8 Cl6 is achieved since halide hydrates are formed after air exposure instead of total decomposition and the hydrates can be restored to Li2.8 Zr0.2 In0.8 Cl6 after postheating. Moreover, reheated Li2.8 Zr0.2 In0.8 Cl6 after air exposure is successfully applied in solid-state LiNi0.8 Co0.1 Mn0.1 O2 /halides/Li6 PS5 Cl/Li-In battery. The results in this work can provide insights into air instability of Li2 ZrCl6 and effective strategy to regulate air stability of halides.
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- Xuming Luo
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang Province, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang Province, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang Province, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang Province, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Applications for Batteries of Zhejiang Province, and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Zhang S, Zhao F, Chang LY, Chuang YC, Zhang Z, Zhu Y, Hao X, Fu J, Chen J, Luo J, Li M, Gao Y, Huang Y, Sham TK, Gu MD, Zhang Y, King G, Sun X. Amorphous Oxyhalide Matters for Achieving Lithium Superionic Conduction. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:2977-2985. [PMID: 38284994 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c07343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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The recently surged halide-based solid electrolytes (SEs) are great candidates for high-performance all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), due to their decent ionic conductivity, wide electrochemical stability window, and good compatibility with high-voltage oxide cathodes. In contrast to the crystalline phases in halide SEs, amorphous components are rarely understood but play an important role in Li-ion conduction. Here, we reveal that the presence of amorphous component is common in halide-based SEs that are prepared via mechanochemical method. The fast Li-ion migration is found to be associated with the local chemistry of the amorphous proportion. Taking Zr-based halide SEs as an example, the amorphization process can be regulated by incorporating O, resulting in the formation of corner-sharing Zr-O/Cl polyhedrons. This structural configuration has been confirmed through X-ray absorption spectroscopy, pair distribution function analyses, and Reverse Monte Carlo modeling. The unique structure significantly reduces the energy barriers for Li-ion transport. As a result, an enhanced ionic conductivity of (1.35 ± 0.07) × 10-3 S cm-1 at 25 °C can be achieved for amorphous Li3ZrCl4O1.5. In addition to the improved ionic conductivity, amorphization of Zr-based halide SEs via incorporation of O leads to good mechanical deformability and promising electrochemical performance. These findings provide deep insights into the rational design of desirable halide SEs for high-performance ASSBs.
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- Shumin Zhang
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Centre, 101 Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
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- National Synchrotron Radiation Research Centre, 101 Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu 30076, Taiwan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- Research Institute of Interdisciplinary Science and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200, P. R. China
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, United States
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- Canadian Light Source Inc., Saskatoon, SK S7N 2 V3, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200, P. R. China
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Wang Q, Zhou Y, Wang X, Guo H, Gong S, Yao Z, Wu F, Wang J, Ganapathy S, Bai X, Li B, Zhao C, Janek J, Wagemaker M. Designing lithium halide solid electrolytes. Nat Commun 2024; 15:1050. [PMID: 38316799 PMCID: PMC10844219 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45258-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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All-solid-state lithium batteries have attracted widespread attention for next-generation energy storage, potentially providing enhanced safety and cycling stability. The performance of such batteries relies on solid electrolyte materials; hence many structures/phases are being investigated with increasing compositional complexity. Among the various solid electrolytes, lithium halides show promising ionic conductivity and cathode compatibility, however, there are no effective guidelines when moving toward complex compositions that go beyond ab-initio modeling. Here, we show that ionic potential, the ratio of charge number and ion radius, can effectively capture the key interactions within halide materials, making it possible to guide the design of the representative crystal structures. This is demonstrated by the preparation of a family of complex layered halides that combine an enhanced conductivity with a favorable isometric morphology, induced by the high configurational entropy. This work provides insights into the characteristics of complex halide phases and presents a methodology for designing solid materials.
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- Qidi Wang
- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, the Netherlands
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, School of Shenzhen International Graduate, Tsinghua University, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Chemistry Division, Brookhaven National Laboratory, New York, 11973, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Laboratory, Department of Nuclear Physics, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Center of Hydrogen Science, Innovation Center for Future Materials, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Center of Hydrogen Science, Innovation Center for Future Materials, Zhangjiang Institute for Advanced Study, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, School of Shenzhen International Graduate, Tsinghua University, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Surface Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, the Netherlands
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- State Key Laboratory for Surface Physics, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory on Power Battery Safety and Shenzhen Geim Graphene Center, School of Shenzhen International Graduate, Tsinghua University, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, the Netherlands.
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Center for Materials Research, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, D-35392, Germany.
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- Department of Radiation Science and Technology, Delft University of Technology, Delft, 2629JB, the Netherlands.
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Li X, Kim JT, Luo J, Zhao C, Xu Y, Mei T, Li R, Liang J, Sun X. Structural regulation of halide superionic conductors for all-solid-state lithium batteries. Nat Commun 2024; 15:53. [PMID: 38167381 PMCID: PMC10761688 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43886-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Metal halide solid-state electrolytes have gained widespread attention due to their high ionic conductivities, wide electrochemical stability windows, and good compatibility with oxide cathode materials. The exploration of highly ionic conductive halide electrolytes is actively ongoing. Thus, understanding the relationship between composition and crystal structure can be a critical guide for designing better halide electrolytes, which still remains obscure for reliable prediction. Here we show that the cationic polarization factor, which describes the geometric and ionic conditions, is effective in predicting the stacking structure of halide electrolytes formation. By supplementing this principle with rational design and preparation of more than 10 lithium halide electrolytes with high conductivity over 10-3 S cm-1 at 25 °C, we establish that there should be a variety of promising halide electrolytes that have yet to be discovered and developed. This methodology may enable the systematic screening of various potential halide electrolytes and demonstrate an approach to the design of halide electrolytes with superionic conductivity beyond the structure and stability predictions.
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- Xiaona Li
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R. China
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China
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- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada.
- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China.
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada.
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Yang Y, Yang S, Xue X, Zhang X, Li Q, Yao Y, Rui X, Pan H, Yu Y. Inorganic All-Solid-State Sodium Batteries: Electrolyte Designing and Interface Engineering. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308332. [PMID: 37730213 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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Inorganic all-solid-state sodium batteries (IASSSBs) are emerged as promising candidates to replace commercial lithium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage systems due to their potential advantages, such as abundant raw materials, robust safety, low price, high-energy density, favorable reliability and stability. Inorganic sodium solid electrolytes (ISSEs) are an indispensable component of IASSSBs, gaining significant attention. Herein, this review begins by discussing the fundamentals of ISSEs, including their ionic conductivity, mechanical property, chemical and electrochemical stabilities. It then presents the crystal structures of advanced ISSEs (e.g., β/β''-alumina, NASICON, sulfides, complex hydride and halide electrolytes) and the related issues, along with corresponding modification strategies. The review also outlines effective approaches for forming intimate interfaces between ISSEs and working electrodes. Finally, current challenges and critical perspectives for the potential developments and possible directions to improve interfacial contacts for future practical applications of ISSEs are highlighted. This comprehensive review aims to advance the understanding and development of next-generation rechargeable IASSSBs.
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- Yaxiong Yang
- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Institute of Science and Technology for New Energy, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230026, China
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Fu J, Wang S, Wu D, Luo J, Wang C, Liang J, Lin X, Hu Y, Zhang S, Zhao F, Li W, Li M, Duan H, Zhao Y, Gu M, Sham TK, Mo Y, Sun X. Halide Heterogeneous Structure Boosting Ionic Diffusion and High-Voltage Stability of Sodium Superionic Conductors. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2308012. [PMID: 37848393 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202308012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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The development of solid-state sodium-ion batteries (SSSBs) heavily hinges on the development of an superionic Na+ conductor (SSC) that features high conductivity, (electro)chemical stability, and deformability. The construction of heterogeneous structures offers a promising approach to comprehensively enhancing these properties in a way that differs from traditional structural optimization. Here, this work exploits the structural variance between high- and low-coordination halide frameworks to develop a new class of halide heterogeneous structure electrolytes (HSEs). The halide HSEs incorporating a UCl3 -type high-coordination framework and amorphous low-coordination phase achieves the highest Na+ conductivity (2.7 mS cm-1 at room temperature, RT) among halide SSCs so far. By discerning the individual contribution of the crystalline bulk, amorphous region, and interface, this work unravels the synergistic ion conduction within halide HSEs and provides a comprehensive explanation of the amorphization effect. More importantly, the excellent deformability, high-voltage stability, and expandability of HSEs enable effective SSSB integration. Using a cold-pressed cathode electrode composite of uncoated Na0.85 Mn0.5 Ni0.4 Fe0.1 O2 and HSEs, the SSSBs present stable cycle performance with a capacity retention of 91.0% after 100 cycles at 0.2 C.
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- Jiamin Fu
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R. China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315200, P. R. China
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Lee D, Cui Z, Goodenough JB, Manthiram A. Interphase Stabilization of LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5 O 4 Cathode for 5 V-Class All-Solid-State Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306053. [PMID: 37658500 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Employing high voltage cobalt-free spinel LiNi0.5 Mn1.5 O4 (LNMO) as a cathode is promising for high energy density and cost-effectiveness, but it has challenges in all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). Here, it is revealed that the limitation of lithium argyrodite sulfide solid electrolyte (Li6 PS5 Cl) with the LNMO cathode is due to the intrinsic chemical incompatibility and poor oxidative stability. Through a careful analysis of the interphase of LNMO, it is elucidated that even the halide solid electrolyte (Li3 InCl6 ) with high oxidative stability can be decomposed to form resistive interphase layers with LNMO in ASSBs. Interestingly, with Fe-doping and a Li3 PO4 protective layer coating, LNMO with Li3 InCl6 displays stable cycle performance with a stabilized interphase at a high voltage (≈4.7 V) in ASSBs. The enhanced interfacial stability with the extended electrochemical stability window through doping and coating enables high electrochemical stability with LNMO in ASSBs. This work provides guidance for employing high-voltage cathodes in ASSBs and highlights the importance of stable interphases to enable stable cycling in ASSBs.
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- Dongsoo Lee
- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712-1591, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712-1591, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712-1591, USA
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- Materials Science and Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, 78712-1591, USA
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Li F, Cheng X, Lu G, Yin YC, Wu YC, Pan R, Luo JD, Huang F, Feng LZ, Lu LL, Ma T, Zheng L, Jiao S, Cao R, Liu ZP, Zhou H, Tao X, Shang C, Yao HB. Amorphous Chloride Solid Electrolytes with High Li-Ion Conductivity for Stable Cycling of All-Solid-State High-Nickel Cathodes. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:27774-27787. [PMID: 38079498 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c10602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Solid electrolytes (SEs) are central components that enable high-performance, all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs). Amorphous SEs hold great potential for ASSLBs because their grain-boundary-free characteristics facilitate intact solid-solid contact and uniform Li-ion conduction for high-performance cathodes. However, amorphous oxide SEs with limited ionic conductivities and glassy sulfide SEs with narrow electrochemical windows cannot sustain high-nickel cathodes. Herein, we report a class of amorphous Li-Ta-Cl-based chloride SEs possessing high Li-ion conductivity (up to 7.16 mS cm-1) and low Young's modulus (approximately 3 GPa) to enable excellent Li-ion conduction and intact physical contact among rigid components in ASSLBs. We reveal that the amorphous Li-Ta-Cl matrix is composed of LiCl43-, LiCl54-, LiCl65- polyhedra, and TaCl6- octahedra via machine-learning simulation, solid-state 7Li nuclear magnetic resonance, and X-ray absorption analysis. Attractively, our amorphous chloride SEs exhibit excellent compatibility with high-nickel cathodes. We demonstrate that ASSLBs comprising amorphous chloride SEs and high-nickel single-crystal cathodes (LiNi0.88Co0.07Mn0.05O2) exhibit ∼99% capacity retention after 800 cycles at ∼3 C under 1 mA h cm-2 and ∼80% capacity retention after 75 cycles at 0.2 C under a high areal capacity of 5 mA h cm-2. Most importantly, a stable operation of up to 9800 cycles with a capacity retention of ∼77% at a high rate of 3.4 C can be achieved in a freezing environment of -10 °C. Our amorphous chloride SEs will pave the way to realize high-performance high-nickel cathodes for high-energy-density ASSLBs.
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- Feng Li
- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
- Hefei Gotion High-tech Power Energy Co., Ltd., Hefei 230012, Anhui, China
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- Hefei Gotion High-tech Power Energy Co., Ltd., Hefei 230012, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Institute of High Energy Physics, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Material, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Key Laboratory of Computational Physical Science, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
- Shanghai Qi Zhi Institute, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, Zhejiang, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Material, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Key Laboratory of Computational Physical Science, Department of Chemistry, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, China
- Shanghai Qi Zhi Institute, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Division of Nanomaterials and Chemistry, Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, Anhui, China
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Park KH, Kim SY, Jung M, Lee SB, Kim MJ, Yang IJ, Hwang JH, Cho W, Chen G, Kim K, Yu J. Anion Engineering for Stabilizing Li Interstitial Sites in Halide Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Li Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:58367-58376. [PMID: 38079499 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c13002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Halide solid electrolytes (SEs) have been highlighted for their high-voltage stability. Among the halide SEs, the ionic conductivity has been improved by aliovalent metal substitutions or choosing a ccp-like anion-arranged monoclinic structure (C2/m) over hcp- or bcc-like anion-arranged structures. Here, we present a new approach, hard-base substitution, and its underlying mechanism to increase the ionic conductivity of halide SEs. The oxygen substitution to Li2ZrCl6 (trigonal, hcp) increased the ionic conductivity from 0.33 to 1.3 mS cm-1 at Li3.1ZrCl4.9O1.1 (monoclinic, ccp), while the sulfur and fluorine substitutions were not effective. A systematic comparison study revealed that the energetic stabilization of interstitial sites for Li migration plays a key role in improving the ionic conductivity, and the ccp-like anion sublattice is not sufficient to achieve high ionic conductivity. We further examined the feasibility of the oxyhalide SE for practical and all-solid-state battery applications.
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- Kern-Ho Park
- Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam 13509, South Korea
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
- Energy Storage Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, South Korea
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- Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam 13509, South Korea
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- Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam 13509, South Korea
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- Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam 13509, South Korea
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- Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam 13509, South Korea
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- Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam 13509, South Korea
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- Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam 13509, South Korea
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- Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam 13509, South Korea
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- Advanced Batteries Research Center, Korea Electronics Technology Institute, Seongnam 13509, South Korea
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He B, Zhang F, Xin Y, Xu C, Hu X, Wu X, Yang Y, Tian H. Halogen chemistry of solid electrolytes in all-solid-state batteries. Nat Rev Chem 2023; 7:826-842. [PMID: 37833403 DOI: 10.1038/s41570-023-00541-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) using solid-state electrolytes, replacing flammable liquid electrolytes, are considered one of the most promising next-generation electrochemical energy storage devices because of their improved, inherent safety and energy density. A family of solid electrolytes incorporating halogens has attracted attention because of their potentially high ionic conductivity, good deformability and wide electrochemical windows. Although progress has been made for halogen-containing solid electrolytes (HSEs) in ASSBs, challenges in the preparations, characterizations and low-cost industrial scalability remain. In this Review, we focus on the development of halide battery chemistry, the preparation, modification and properties of HSEs, and issues with HSEs in ASSBs. The chemical action of halogen and ion transport mechanisms are discussed. Moreover, the main challenges and future development directions of halide-based ASSBs are discussed to pave the way for practical applications of HSEs for next-generation rechargeable batteries.
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- Bijiao He
- Key Laboratory of Power Station Energy Transfer Conversion and System of Ministry of Education and School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Power Station Energy Transfer Conversion and System of Ministry of Education and School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- Key Laboratory of Power Station Energy Transfer Conversion and System of Ministry of Education and School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Power Station Energy Transfer Conversion and System of Ministry of Education and School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China
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- National Energy Conservation Center, Beijing, China
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- China Construction Third Engineering Group Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China
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- NanoScience Technology Center, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
- Renewable Energy and Chemical Transformation Cluster, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
- Department of Chemistry, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
- The Stephen W. Hawking Center for Microgravity Research and Education, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, USA.
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- Key Laboratory of Power Station Energy Transfer Conversion and System of Ministry of Education and School of Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China.
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Li X, Xu Y, Zhao C, Wu D, Wang L, Zheng M, Han X, Zhang S, Yue J, Xiao B, Xiao W, Wang L, Mei T, Gu M, Liang J, Sun X. The Universal Super Cation-Conductivity in Multiple-cation Mixed Chloride Solid-State Electrolytes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202306433. [PMID: 37800699 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202306433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 09/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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As exciting candidates for next-generation energy storage, all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) are highly dependent on advanced solid-state electrolytes (SSEs). Here, using cost-effective LaCl3 and CeCl3 lattice (UCl3 -type structure) as the host and further combined with a multiple-cation mixed strategy, we report a series of UCl3 -type SSEs with high room-temperature ionic conductivities over 10-3 S cm-1 and good compatibility with high-voltage oxide cathodes. The intrinsic large-size hexagonal one-dimensional channels and highly disordered amorphous phase induced by multi-metal cation species are believed to trigger fast multiple ionic conductions of Li+ , Na+ , K+ , Cu+ , and Ag+ . The UCl3 -type SSEs enable a stable prototype ASSLB capable of over 3000 cycles and high reversibility at -30 °C. Further exploration of the brand-new multiple-cation mixed chlorides is likely to lead to the development of advanced halide SSEs suitable for ASSLBs with high energy density.
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- Xiaona Li
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200, P. R. China
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- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, P. R. China
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- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals and Processes, China GRINM Group Co., Ltd., GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing, 100088, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200, P. R. China
- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China
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- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China
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- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals and Processes, China GRINM Group Co., Ltd., GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing, 100088, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nonferrous Metals and Processes, China GRINM Group Co., Ltd., GRIMAT Engineering Institute Co., Ltd., General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing, 100088, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan, 430062, P. R. China
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200, P. R. China
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- Solid State Batteries Research Center, GRINM (Guangdong) Institute for Advanced Materials and Technology, Foshan, Guangdong, 528051, P. R. China
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- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200, P. R. China
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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Wang S, Fu J, Liu Y, Saravanan RS, Luo J, Deng S, Sham TK, Sun X, Mo Y. Design principles for sodium superionic conductors. Nat Commun 2023; 14:7615. [PMID: 37993459 PMCID: PMC10665354 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-43436-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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Motivated by the high-performance solid-state lithium batteries enabled by lithium superionic conductors, sodium superionic conductor materials have great potential to empower sodium batteries with high energy, low cost, and sustainability. A critical challenge lies in designing and discovering sodium superionic conductors with high ionic conductivities to enable the development of solid-state sodium batteries. Here, by studying the structures and diffusion mechanisms of Li-ion versus Na-ion conducting solids, we reveal the structural feature of face-sharing high-coordination sites for fast sodium-ion conductors. By applying this feature as a design principle, we discover a number of Na-ion conductors in oxides, sulfides, and halides. Notably, we discover a chloride-based family of Na-ion conductors NaxMyCl6 (M = La-Sm) with UCl3-type structure and experimentally validate with the highest reported ionic conductivity. Our findings not only pave the way for the future development of sodium-ion conductors for sodium batteries, but also consolidate design principles of fast ion-conducting materials for a variety of energy applications.
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- Shuo Wang
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, N6A 5B9, Canada.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
- Maryland Energy Innovation Institute, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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Shinde SS, Wagh NK, Kim S, Lee J. Li, Na, K, Mg, Zn, Al, and Ca Anode Interface Chemistries Developed by Solid-State Electrolytes. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2304235. [PMID: 37743719 PMCID: PMC10646287 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202304235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Solid-state batteries (SSBs) have received significant attention due to their high energy density, reversible cycle life, and safe operations relative to commercial Li-ion batteries using flammable liquid electrolytes. This review presents the fundamentals, structures, thermodynamics, chemistries, and electrochemical kinetics of desirable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) required to meet the practical requirements of reversible anodes. Theoretical and experimental insights for metal nucleation, deposition, and stripping for the reversible cycling of metal anodes are provided. Ion transport mechanisms and state-of-the-art solid-state electrolytes (SEs) are discussed for realizing high-performance cells. The interface challenges and strategies are also concerned with the integration of SEs, anodes, and cathodes for large-scale SSBs in terms of physical/chemical contacts, space-charge layer, interdiffusion, lattice-mismatch, dendritic growth, chemical reactivity of SEI, current collectors, and thermal instability. The recent innovations for anode interface chemistries developed by SEs are highlighted with monovalent (lithium (Li+ ), sodium (Na+ ), potassium (K+ )) and multivalent (magnesium (Mg2+ ), zinc (Zn2+ ), aluminum (Al3+ ), calcium (Ca2+ )) cation carriers (i.e., lithium-metal, lithium-sulfur, sodium-metal, potassium-ion, magnesium-ion, zinc-metal, aluminum-ion, and calcium-ion batteries) compared to those of liquid counterparts.
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- Sambhaji S. Shinde
- Department of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringHanyang UniversityAnsanGyeonggi‐do15588Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc.Ansan15588Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringHanyang UniversityAnsanGyeonggi‐do15588Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc.Ansan15588Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringHanyang UniversityAnsanGyeonggi‐do15588Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc.Ansan15588Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Chemical EngineeringHanyang UniversityAnsanGyeonggi‐do15588Republic of Korea
- FLEXOLYTE Inc.Ansan15588Republic of Korea
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Li W, Li M, Chien PH, Wang S, Yu C, King G, Hu Y, Xiao Q, Shakouri M, Feng R, Fu B, Abdolvand H, Fraser A, Li R, Huang Y, Liu J, Mo Y, Sham TK, Sun X. Lithium-compatible and air-stable vacancy-rich Li 9N 2Cl 3 for high-areal capacity, long-cycling all-solid-state lithium metal batteries. SCIENCE ADVANCES 2023; 9:eadh4626. [PMID: 37862412 PMCID: PMC10588954 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adh4626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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Attaining substantial areal capacity (>3 mAh/cm2) and extended cycle longevity in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries necessitates the implementation of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) capable of withstanding elevated critical current densities and capacities. In this study, we report a high-performing vacancy-rich Li9N2Cl3 SSE demonstrating excellent lithium compatibility and atmospheric stability and enabling high-areal capacity, long-lasting all-solid-state lithium metal batteries. The Li9N2Cl3 facilitates efficient lithium-ion transport due to its disordered lattice structure and presence of vacancies. Notably, it resists dendrite formation at 10 mA/cm2 and 10 mAh/cm2 due to its intrinsic lithium metal stability. Furthermore, it exhibits robust dry-air stability. Incorporating this SSE in Ni-rich LiNi0.83Co0.11Mn0.06O2 cathode-based all-solid-state batteries, we achieve substantial cycling stability (90.35% capacity retention over 1500 cycles at 0.5 C) and high areal capacity (4.8 mAh/cm2 in pouch cells). These findings pave the way for lithium metal batteries to meet electric vehicle performance demands.
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- Weihan Li
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
- Department of Chemistry and Soochow-Western Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
- Department of Chemistry and Soochow-Western Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2V3, Canada
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- Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2V3, Canada
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- Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2V3, Canada
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- Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2V3, Canada
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- Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Boulevard, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2V3, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Neutron Scattering Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
- Maryland Energy Innovation, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Soochow-Western Centre for Synchrotron Radiation Research, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Western University, London, ON N6A 5B9, Canada
- Eastern Institute for Advanced Study, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315200, P.R. China
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Wu JF, Zou Z, Pu B, Ladenstein L, Lin S, Xie W, Li S, He B, Fan Y, Pang WK, Wilkening HMR, Guo X, Xu C, Zhang T, Shi S, Liu J. Liquid-Like Li-Ion Conduction in Oxides Enabling Anomalously Stable Charge Transport across the Li/Electrolyte Interface in All-Solid-State Batteries. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2303730. [PMID: 37358065 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202303730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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The softness of sulfur sublattice and rotational PS4 tetrahedra in thiophosphates result in liquid-like ionic conduction, leading to enhanced ionic conductivities and stable electrode/thiophosphate interfacial ionic transport. However, the existence of liquid-like ionic conduction in rigid oxides remains unclear, and modifications are deemed necessary to achieve stable Li/oxide solid electrolyte interfacial charge transport. In this study, by combining the neutron diffraction survey, geometrical analysis, bond valence site energy analysis, and ab initio molecular dynamics simulation, 1D liquid-like Li-ion conduction is discovered in LiTa2 PO8 and its derivatives, wherein Li-ion migration channels are connected by four- or five-fold oxygen-coordinated interstitial sites. This conduction features a low activation energy (0.2 eV) and short mean residence time (<1 ps) of Li ions on the interstitial sites, originating from the Li-O polyhedral distortion and Li-ion correlation, which are controlled by doping strategies. The liquid-like conduction enables a high ionic conductivity (1.2 mS cm-1 at 30 °C), and a 700 h anomalously stable cycling under 0.2 mA cm-2 for Li/LiTa2 PO8 /Li cells without interfacial modifications. These findings provide principles for the future discovery and design of improved solid electrolytes that do not require modifications to the Li/solid electrolyte interface to achieve stable ionic transport.
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- Jian-Fang Wu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology of Clean Energy, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Christian Doppler Laboratory for Lithium Batteries, Graz University of Technology (NAWI Graz), Graz, 8010, Austria
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan, 411105, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Australia
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- Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Christian Doppler Laboratory for Lithium Batteries, Graz University of Technology (NAWI Graz), Graz, 8010, Austria
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, Laboratory of Solid State Ionics, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, P. R. China
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- State Key Lab of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1295 Dingxi Road, Shanghai, 200050, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Genome Institute, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan Joint International Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Technology of Clean Energy, Hunan Province Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Applied Technology, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, P. R. China
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Li Z, Dong H, Zhang B. Motif-Based Exploration of Halide Classes of Li 5M1 0.5M2 0.5X 8 Conductors Using the DFT Method: Toward High Li-Ion Conductivity and Improved Stability. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:42481-42489. [PMID: 37651226 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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The development of all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLIBs) is highly dependent on solid-state electrolyte (SSEs) performance. However, current SSEs cannot satisfactorily meet the requirements for high interfacial stability and Li-ion conductivity, especially under high-voltage cycling conditions. To overcome the intractable problems, we theoretically develop the chemistry of structural units to build a series of MX6-unit mixed framework Li5M10.5M20.5X8 (total 184 halides) for use as SSEs and recommend six halide candidates that combine the (electro)chemical stability with a low Li-ion migration barrier. Among them, three Li5M10.5M20.5F8 compounds (M1 = Ca and Mg; M2 = Ti and Zr) exhibit expansive electrochemical windows with a high cathodic limit (6.3 V vs μLi) and three-dimensional Li diffusion associated with moderate Li-migration barriers. To discuss their stability and compatibility (and in turn as a reference for experiments), the energy above the convex hull, the electrochemical stability window, the predicted (electro)reaction products, and the calculated reaction energies of Li5M10.5M20.5X8 in combination with Li-metal and several cathodes are tabulated. We stress that the importance of the cation-mixed effect and specific moieties for the halide anion leads to a design principle for a halide class of Li-ion SSEs. We provide insight into selecting the optimal halide anion and cations and open a new avenue of broad compositional spaces for stable Li-ion SSEs.
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- Zengzhu Li
- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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Tao B, Zhong D, Li H, Wang G, Chang H. Halide solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries: structural design, synthesis, environmental stability, interface optimization and challenges. Chem Sci 2023; 14:8693-8722. [PMID: 37621443 PMCID: PMC10445474 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc02093b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Since the huge breakthrough in 2018, research on halide solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) has set off a new craze. In comparison with oxide and sulfide SSEs, halide SSEs have more balanced properties in various aspects, including ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability window, and moisture resistance. Herein, the overall knowledge and deep understanding of halide SSEs and their practical applications in all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are introduced. Firstly, the principle of screening halide SSE components is proposed. Among F, Cl, Br and I anions, the Cl anion is excellent owing to its suitable ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability window. The Sc, Y, and lanthanide elements are also more compatible with Cl anions in terms of electronegativity. Secondly, the structural design theory of halide SSEs with high ionic conductivity and the mechanism of Li ion migration are described. A monoclinic structure is more conducive to Li ion migration, compared with trigonal and orthorhombic structures. Additionally, substitution strategies for halide SSEs are discussed, mainly including dual-halogen, isovalent cation substitution, and aliovalent cation substitution. Furthermore, the mechanism of moisture resistance and synthesis method of halide SSEs are analyzed. Compared with the solid-state reaction and mechanochemistry method, wet chemical synthesis is more likely to achieve scale-up production of halide SSEs. Finally, the application prospects and challenges of halide SSEs in ASSBs are outlined.
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- Boran Tao
- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of New-Energy Vehicle Lithium Battery, School of Electronic Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology Liuzhou 545006 China
- Quantum-Nano Matter and Device Lab, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of New-Energy Vehicle Lithium Battery, School of Electronic Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology Liuzhou 545006 China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of New-Energy Vehicle Lithium Battery, School of Electronic Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology Liuzhou 545006 China
- Quantum-Nano Matter and Device Lab, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of New-Energy Vehicle Lithium Battery, School of Electronic Engineering, Guangxi University of Science and Technology Liuzhou 545006 China
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- Quantum-Nano Matter and Device Lab, State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430074 China
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Kim W, Noh J, Lee S, Yoon K, Han S, Yu S, Ko KH, Kang K. Aging Property of Halide Solid Electrolyte at the Cathode Interface. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2301631. [PMID: 37122113 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202301631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Halide solid electrolytes have recently emerged as a promising option for cathode-compatible catholytes in solid-state batteries (SSBs), owing to their superior oxidation stability at high voltage and their interfacial stability. However, their day- to month-scale aging at the cathode interface has remained unexplored until now, while its elucidation is indispensable for practical deployment. Herein, the stability of halide solid electrolytes (e.g., Li3 InCl6 ) when used with conventional layered oxide cathodes during extended calendar aging is investigated. It is found that, contrary to their well-known oxidation stability, halide solid electrolytes can be vulnerable to reductive side reactions with oxide cathodes (e.g., LiNi0.8 Co0.1 Mn0.1 O2 ) in the long term. More importantly, the calendar aging at a low state of charge or as-fabricated state causes more significant degradation than at a high state of charge, in contrast to typical lithium-ion batteries, which are more susceptible to high-state-of-charge calendar aging. This unique characteristic of halide-based SSBs is related to the reduction propensity of metal ions in halide solid electrolytes and correlated to the formation of an interphase due to the reductive decomposition triggered by the oxide cathode in a lithiated state. This understanding of the long-term aging properties provides new guidelines for the development of cathode-compatible halide solid electrolytes.
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- Wonju Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Engineering Research, College of Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute of Basic Science, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Institute of Chemical Process, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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Hu L, Wang J, Wang K, Gu Z, Xi Z, Li H, Chen F, Wang Y, Li Z, Ma C. A cost-effective, ionically conductive and compressible oxychloride solid-state electrolyte for stable all-solid-state lithium-based batteries. Nat Commun 2023; 14:3807. [PMID: 37369677 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39522-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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To enable the development of all-solid-state batteries, an inorganic solid-state electrolyte should demonstrate high ionic conductivity (i.e., > 1 mS cm-1 at 25 °C), compressibility (e.g., > 90% density under 250-350 MPa), and cost-effectiveness (e.g., < $50/kg). Here we report the development and preparation of Li1.75ZrCl4.75O0.5 oxychloride solid-state electrolyte that demonstrates an ionic conductivity of 2.42 mS cm-1 at 25 °C, a compressibility enabling 94.2% density under 300 MPa and an estimated raw materials cost of $11.60/kg. As proof of concept, the Li1.75ZrCl4.75O0.5 is tested in combination with a LiNi0.8Mn0.1Co0.1O2-based positive electrode and a Li6PS5Cl-coated Li-In negative electrode in lab-scale cell configuration. This all-solid-state cell delivers a discharge capacity retention of 70.34% (final discharge capacity of 70.2 mAh g-1) after 2082 cycles at 1 A g-1, 25 °C and 1.5 tons of stacking pressure.
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- Lv Hu
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, CAS Key Laboratory of Materials for Energy Conversion, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China.
- National Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory, Hefei, 230026, Anhui, China.
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Huang J, Wu K, Xu G, Wu M, Dou S, Wu C. Recent progress and strategic perspectives of inorganic solid electrolytes: fundamentals, modifications, and applications in sodium metal batteries. Chem Soc Rev 2023. [PMID: 37365900 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs01029a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Solid-state electrolytes (SEs) have attracted overwhelming attention as a promising alternative to traditional organic liquid electrolytes (OLEs) for high-energy-density sodium-metal batteries (SMBs), owing to their intrinsic incombustibility, wider electrochemical stability window (ESW), and better thermal stability. Among various kinds of SEs, inorganic solid-state electrolytes (ISEs) stand out because of their high ionic conductivity, excellent oxidative stability, and good mechanical strength, rendering potential utilization in safe and dendrite-free SMBs at room temperature. However, the development of Na-ion ISEs still remains challenging, that a perfect solution has yet to be achieved. Herein, we provide a comprehensive and in-depth inspection of the state-of-the-art ISEs, aiming at revealing the underlying Na+ conduction mechanisms at different length scales, and interpreting their compatibility with the Na metal anode from multiple aspects. A thorough material screening will include nearly all ISEs developed to date, i.e., oxides, chalcogenides, halides, antiperovskites, and borohydrides, followed by an overview of the modification strategies for enhancing their ionic conductivity and interfacial compatibility with Na metal, including synthesis, doping and interfacial engineering. By discussing the remaining challenges in ISE research, we propose rational and strategic perspectives that can serve as guidelines for future development of desirable ISEs and practical implementation of high-performance SMBs.
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- Jiawen Huang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
- Key Laboratory of Organic Compound Pollution Control Engineering (MOE), School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China
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- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
- Institute for Superconducting & Electronic Materials, Australian Institute of Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China.
- Institute of Energy Materials Science (IEMS), University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China.
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Kwak H, Kim JS, Han D, Kim JS, Park J, Kwon G, Bak SM, Heo U, Park C, Lee HW, Nam KW, Seo DH, Jung YS. Boosting the interfacial superionic conduction of halide solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2459. [PMID: 37117172 PMCID: PMC10147626 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38037-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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Designing highly conductive and (electro)chemical stable inorganic solid electrolytes using cost-effective materials is crucial for developing all-solid-state batteries. Here, we report halide nanocomposite solid electrolytes (HNSEs) ZrO2(-ACl)-A2ZrCl6 (A = Li or Na) that demonstrate improved ionic conductivities at 30 °C, from 0.40 to 1.3 mS cm-1 and from 0.011 to 0.11 mS cm-1 for Li+ and Na+, respectively, compared to A2ZrCl6, and improved compatibility with sulfide solid electrolytes. The mechanochemical method employing Li2O for the HNSEs synthesis enables the formation of nanostructured networks that promote interfacial superionic conduction. Via density functional theory calculations combined with synchrotron X-ray and 6Li nuclear magnetic resonance measurements and analyses, we demonstrate that interfacial oxygen-substituted compounds are responsible for the boosted interfacial conduction mechanism. Compared to state-of-the-art Li2ZrCl6, the fluorinated ZrO2-2Li2ZrCl5F HNSE shows improved high-voltage stability and interfacial compatibility with Li6PS5Cl and layered lithium transition metal oxide-based positive electrodes without detrimentally affecting Li+ conductivity. We also report the assembly and testing of a Li-In||LiNi0.88Co0.11Mn0.01O2 all-solid-state lab-scale cell operating at 30 °C and 70 MPa and capable of delivering a specific discharge of 115 mAh g-1 after almost 2000 cycles at 400 mA g-1.
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- Hiram Kwak
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
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- National Synchrotron Light Source II, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY, 11973, USA
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, 03722, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, South Korea
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University, Seoul, 04620, South Korea.
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- School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), Ulsan, 44919, South Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, South Korea.
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Ye Q, Li X, Zhang W, Xia Y, He X, Huang H, Gan Y, Xia X, Zhang J. Slurry-Coated LiNi 0.8Co 0.1Mn 0.1O 2-Li 3InCl 6 Composite Cathode with Enhanced Interfacial Stability for Sulfide-Based All-Solid-State Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:18878-18888. [PMID: 37018000 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The implementation of all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) is regarded as an important step toward the next-generation energy storage systems. The sulfide solid-state electrolyte (SSE) is a promising candidate for ASSLBs due to its high ionic conductivity and easy processability. However, the interface stability of sulfide SSEs toward high-capacity cathodes like nickel-rich layered cathodes is limited by the interfacial side reaction and narrow electrochemical window of the electrolyte. Herein, we propose introducing the halide SSE Li3InCl6 (LIC) with high (electro)chemical stability and superior Li+ conductivity to act as an ionic conductive additive in the Ni-rich LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM) cathode mixture through a slurry coating, aiming to build a stable cathode-electrolyte interface. This work demonstrates that the sulfide SSE Li5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 (LPSCl) is chemically incompatible with the NCM cathode, and the indispensable role of the substitution of LPSCl with LIC in enhancing the interfacial compatibility and oxidation stability of the electrolyte is highlighted. Accordingly, this new configuration shows superior electrochemical performance at room temperature. It shows a high initial discharge capacity (136.3 mA h g-1 at 0.1C), cycling performance (77.4% capacity retention at the 100th cycle), and rate capability (79.3 mA h g-1 at 0.5C). This work paves the way for investigating interfacial challenges regarding high-voltage cathodes and provides new insights into possible interface engineering strategies.
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- Qing Ye
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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Zhang Q, Sun Q, Wang S, Li C, Xu C, Ma Y, Zhang H, Song D, Shi X, Li C, Zhang L. Chloride-Reinforced Solid Polymer Electrolyte for High-Performance Lithium Metal Batteries. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:18252-18261. [PMID: 37010228 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Flexible solid-state polymer electrolytes (SPEs) enable intimate contact with the electrode and reduce the interfacial impedance for all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs). However, the low ionic conductivity and poor mechanical strength restrict the development of SPEs. In this work, the chloride superionic conductor Li2ZrCl6 (LZC) is innovatively introduced into the poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based SPE to address these issues since LZC is crucial for improving the ionic conductivity and enhancing the mechanical strength. The as-prepared electrolyte provides a high ionic conductivity of 5.98 × 10-4 S cm-1 at 60 °C and a high Li-ion transference number of 0.44. More importantly, the interaction between LZC and PEO is investigated using FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy, which is conducive to inhibiting the decomposition of PEO and beneficial to the uniform deposition of Li ions. Therefore, a minor polarization voltage of 30 mV is exhibited for the Li||Li cell after cycling for 1000 h. The LiFePO4||Li ASSLB with 1% LZC-added composite electrolyte (CPE-1% LZC) demonstrates excellent cycling performance with a capacity of 145.4 mA h g-1 after 400 cycles at 0.5 C. This work combines the advantages of chloride and polymer electrolytes, exhibiting great potential in the next generation of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries.
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- Qing Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China
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Yin YC, Yang JT, Luo JD, Lu GX, Huang Z, Wang JP, Li P, Li F, Wu YC, Tian T, Meng YF, Mo HS, Song YH, Yang JN, Feng LZ, Ma T, Wen W, Gong K, Wang LJ, Ju HX, Xiao Y, Li Z, Tao X, Yao HB. A LaCl 3-based lithium superionic conductor compatible with lithium metal. Nature 2023; 616:77-83. [PMID: 37020008 DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-05899-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 51.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Inorganic superionic conductors possess high ionic conductivity and excellent thermal stability but their poor interfacial compatibility with lithium metal electrodes precludes application in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries1,2. Here we report a LaCl3-based lithium superionic conductor possessing excellent interfacial compatibility with lithium metal electrodes. In contrast to a Li3MCl6 (M = Y, In, Sc and Ho) electrolyte lattice3-6, the UCl3-type LaCl3 lattice has large, one-dimensional channels for rapid Li+ conduction, interconnected by La vacancies via Ta doping and resulting in a three-dimensional Li+ migration network. The optimized Li0.388Ta0.238La0.475Cl3 electrolyte exhibits Li+ conductivity of 3.02 mS cm-1 at 30 °C and a low activation energy of 0.197 eV. It also generates a gradient interfacial passivation layer to stabilize the Li metal electrode for long-term cycling of a Li-Li symmetric cell (1 mAh cm-2) for more than 5,000 h. When directly coupled with an uncoated LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 cathode and bare Li metal anode, the Li0.388Ta0.238La0.475Cl3 electrolyte enables a solid battery to run for more than 100 cycles with a cutoff voltage of 4.35 V and areal capacity of more than 1 mAh cm-2. We also demonstrate rapid Li+ conduction in lanthanide metal chlorides (LnCl3; Ln = La, Ce, Nd, Sm and Gd), suggesting that the LnCl3 solid electrolyte system could provide further developments in conductivity and utility.
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- Yi-Chen Yin
- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
- Institute of Engineering Research, Hefei Gotion High-Tech Co. Ltd, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Shanghai Synchroton Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- PHI China Analytical Laboratory, CoreTech Integrated Ltd, Nanjing, China
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- School of Advanced Materials, Peking University, Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Precision and Intelligent Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Hefei National Research Center for Physical Sciences at the Microscale, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
- Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
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Chen B, Zhang J, Zhang T, Wang R, Zheng J, Zhai Y, Liu X. Constructing a Superlithiophilic 3D Burr-Microsphere Interface on Garnet for High-Rate and Ultra-Stable Solid-State Li Batteries. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2207056. [PMID: 36793257 PMCID: PMC10104650 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Garnet-type solid-state electrolyte (SSE) Li6.5 La3 Zr1.5 Ta0.5 O12 attracts great interest due to its high ion conductivity and wide electrochemical window. But the huge interfacial resistance, Li dendrite growth, and low critical current density (CCD) block the practical applications. Herein, a superlithiophilic 3D burr-microsphere (BM) interface layer composed of ionic conductor LiF-LaF3 is constructed in situ to achieve a high-rate and ultra-stable solid-state lithium metal battery. The 3D-BM interface layer with a large specific surface area shows a superlithiophilicity and its contact angle with molten Li is only 7° enabling the facile infiltration of molten Li. The assembled symmetrical cell reaches one of the highest CCD (2.7 mA cm-2 ) at room temperature, an ultra-low interface impedance of 3 Ω cm2 , and a super-long cycling stability of 12 000 h at 0.1-1.5 mA cm-2 without Li dendrite growth. The solid-state full cells with 3D-BM interface show outstanding cycling stability (LiFePO4 : 85.4%@900 cycles@1 C; LiNi0.8 Co0.1 Mn0.1 O2 :89%@200 cycles@0.5 C) and a high rate capacity (LiFePO4 :135.5mAh g-1 at 2 C). Moreover, the designed 3D-BM interface is quite stable after 90 days of storage in the air. This study offers a facile strategy to address the critical interface issues and accelerate the practical application of garnet-type SSE in high performance solid-state lithium metal batteries.
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- Butian Chen
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringCollege of Materials Science and Optoelectronic TechnologyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringCollege of Materials Science and Optoelectronic TechnologyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringCollege of Materials Science and Optoelectronic TechnologyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringCollege of Materials Science and Optoelectronic TechnologyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringCollege of Materials Science and Optoelectronic TechnologyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringCollege of Materials Science and Optoelectronic TechnologyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics EngineeringCollege of Materials Science and Optoelectronic TechnologyUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
- CAS Center for Excellence in Topological Quantum ComputationUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100190P. R. China
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Maus O, Agne MT, Fuchs T, Till PS, Wankmiller B, Gerdes JM, Sharma R, Heere M, Jalarvo N, Yaffe O, Hansen MR, Zeier WG. On the Discrepancy between Local and Average Structure in the Fast Na + Ionic Conductor Na 2.9Sb 0.9W 0.1S 4. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:7147-7158. [PMID: 36946557 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c11803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Aliovalent substitution is a common strategy to improve the ionic conductivity of solid electrolytes for solid-state batteries. The substitution of SbS43- by WS42- in Na2.9Sb0.9W0.1S4 leads to a very high ionic conductivity of 41 mS cm-1 at room temperature. While pristine Na3SbS4 crystallizes in a tetragonal structure, the substituted Na2.9Sb0.9W0.1S4 crystallizes in a cubic phase at room temperature based on its X-ray diffractogram. Here, we show by performing pair distribution function analyses and static single-pulse 121Sb NMR experiments that the short-range order of Na2.9Sb0.9W0.1S4 remains tetragonal despite the change in the Bragg diffraction pattern. Temperature-dependent Raman spectroscopy revealed that changed lattice dynamics due to the increased disorder in the Na+ substructure leads to dynamic sampling causing the discrepancy in local and average structure. While showing no differences in the local structure, compared to pristine Na3SbS4, quasi-elastic neutron scattering and solid-state 23Na nuclear magnetic resonance measurements revealed drastically improved Na+ diffusivity and decreased activation energies for Na2.9Sb0.9W0.1S4. The obtained diffusion coefficients are in very good agreement with theoretical values and long-range transport measured by impedance spectroscopy. This work demonstrates the importance of studying the local structure of ionic conductors to fully understand their transport mechanisms, a prerequisite for the development of faster ionic conductors.
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- Oliver Maus
- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 17, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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- Institute of Internal Combustion Engines, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Hermann-Blenk-Straße 42, D-38108 Braunschweig, Germany
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- Neutron Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830, United States
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot 76100, Israel
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- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
- Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
- International Graduate School for Battery Chemistry, Characterization, Analysis, Recycling and Application (BACCARA), University of Münster, D-48149 Münster, Germany
- Institut für Energie- und Klimaforschung (IEK), IEK-12: Helmholtz-Institut Münster, Forschungszentrum Jülich, D-48149 Münster, Germany
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Liang J, Li X, Kim JT, Hao X, Duan H, Li R, Sun X. Halide Layer Cathodes for Compatible and Fast-Charged Halides-Based All-Solid-State Li Metal Batteries. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202217081. [PMID: 36697365 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202217081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Insertion-type compounds based on oxides and sulfides have been widely identified and well-studied as cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries. However, halides have rarely been used due to their high solubility in organic liquid electrolytes. Here, we reveal the insertion electrochemistry of VX3 (X=Cl, Br, I) by introducing a compatible halide solid-state electrolyte with a wide electrochemical stability window. X-ray absorption near-edge structure analyses reveal a two-step lithiation process and the structural transition of typical VCl3 . Fast Li+ insertion/extraction in the layered VX3 active materials and favorable interface guaranteed by the compatible electrode-electrolyte design enables high rate capability and stable operation of all-solid-state Li-VX3 batteries. The findings from this study will contribute to developing intercalation insertion electrochemistry of halide materials and exploring novel electrode materials in viable energy storage systems.
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- Jianwen Liang
- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, Ontario, N6A 3K7, Canada
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