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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Solid-state Batteries

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  • Li10GeP2S12-type materials offer high ionic conductivity but suffer from poor stability against lithium metal anodes.
  • This instability hinders the commercialization of advanced solid-state batteries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple in situ strategy for improving the interfacial stability between lithium metal and Li10SnP2S12 (LSPS).
  • To investigate the formation of a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer using specific ionic liquids and salts.

Main Methods:

  • In situ pretreatment of the Li metal/LSPS interface with a specific ionic liquid (1.5 M lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI)/ N-propyl- N-methyl pyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (Pyr13TFSI)).
  • X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to analyze the SEI layer and interfacial properties.
  • Fabrication and testing of Li/LSPS/Li symmetric cells to evaluate cycling stability and performance.

Main Results:

  • A stable SEI layer, rather than a mixed conducting layer, was formed on the Li metal anode.
  • The ionic liquid acted as a wetting agent and enhanced interfacial stability, preventing LSPS decomposition.
  • Li/LSPS/Li symmetric cells demonstrated over 1000 hours of stable cycling with low voltage hysteresis (approx. 50 mV at 0.038 mA cm-2).
  • Comparison with other Li salts showed that LiFSI led to LiF enrichment and increased cell resistance.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed ionic liquid pretreatment effectively stabilizes the Li metal/LSPS interface.
  • This strategy significantly improves the cycle life of solid-state batteries utilizing LSPS electrolytes.
  • The findings pave the way for the commercialization of high-performance solid-state lithium batteries.