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  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • All-solid-state sodium ion batteries (ASIBs) using sulfide electrolytes show promise for grid-scale energy storage.
  • Limited cycle life due to interfacial issues hinders practical ASIB application.
  • Chevrel phase Mo6S8 offers good conductivity and stability but suffers from poor contact with solid electrolytes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the cycling stability of all-solid-state sodium ion batteries (ASIBs).
  • To address the insufficient interfacial contact between Mo6S8 cathodes and solid electrolytes.
  • To develop a practical cathode material for long-life ASIBs.

Main Methods:

  • Coating a thin layer of solid electrolyte (SE) onto Chevrel phase Mo6S8 particles using a solution method.
  • Fabricating and testing all-solid-state sodium ion batteries with the SE-coated Mo6S8 cathode.
  • Comparing the performance of the developed ASIB with traditional liquid-electrolyte batteries.

Main Results:

  • Achieved intimate contact between the Mo6S8 cathode and the solid electrolyte.
  • The SE-coated Mo6S8 cathode enabled an ASIB with high cycling performance over 500 cycles.
  • The developed ASIB demonstrated superior cycling stability compared to liquid-electrolyte counterparts.

Conclusions:

  • SE coating effectively resolves the interfacial contact challenge for Mo6S8 cathodes in ASIBs.
  • This strategy significantly improves the cycle life of ASIBs, making them more viable for energy storage.
  • The findings offer valuable insights for designing stable cathodes for next-generation solid-state batteries.