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Solution-Processed Li₂O-Al₂O₃/TiO₂ Nanolaminate Stacks Containing Mobile Lithium Ions and with Increased Breakdown

Donald R Clayton¹, David Lepage¹, Keenan N Woods¹

¹Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , University of Oregon , Eugene , Oregon 97403 , United States.

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|December 13, 2019

Summary

Researchers developed new nanolaminates using titanium dioxide (TiO2) and lithium aluminum oxide (LiAlO) for improved energy storage. These materials exhibit higher breakdown voltage and charge storage capacity, paving the way for advanced batteries.

Keywords:

aqueous processing energy storage ionic conductor nanolaminate solid-state electrolyte thin films

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Nanotechnology

Background:

Developing advanced materials for energy storage is crucial for modern technologies.
Nanolaminates offer unique properties for enhancing device performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To prepare and characterize novel nanolaminates of TiO2 and LiAlO using an aqueous solution approach.
To investigate the impact of nanolaminate structure on electrical properties for energy storage applications.

Main Methods:

Aqueous solution synthesis of TiO2/LiAlO nanolaminates at low curing temperatures.
Characterization using FTIR, XPS, SEM, XRD, and XRR.
Electrical property evaluation including breakdown voltage and capacitance measurements.

Main Results:

Fully oxidized TiO2 and LiAlO films were obtained, confirmed by FTIR and XPS.
Nanolaminate structures exhibited significantly increased breakdown voltage (over twofold) compared to pure LiAlO.
The double-layer capacitance of the ionic conductive layer was preserved.
Ultimate charge storage capacity was doubled due to enhanced breakdown strength and capacitance.

Conclusions:

The aqueous solution approach enables low-temperature synthesis of high-performance nanolaminates.
TiO2/LiAlO nanolaminates show great promise for improving energy and charge storage devices.
Nanolaminate engineering is an effective strategy for enhancing material properties relevant to energy storage.