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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Rechargeable solid-state sodium-ion batteries (SSSBs) offer enhanced safety and energy density.
  • Current sulfide solid electrolytes exhibit poor electrochemical stability with high-voltage oxide cathodes, limiting SSSB performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discover a novel ion conductor for SSSBs that is electrochemically stable and chemically compatible with oxide cathodes.
  • To address the limitations of existing solid electrolytes in high-voltage SSSB applications.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of the novel halide ion conductor Na3-xY1-xZrxCl6 (NYZC).
  • Electrochemical stability window determination (up to 3.8 V vs. Na/Na+).
  • Ionic conductivity measurements and analysis of conduction mechanisms (Na vacancies, MCl6 rotation).
  • Fabrication and testing of SSSBs using NYZC with NaCrO2 composite cathode, Na3PS4 electrolyte, and Na-Sn anode.

Main Results:

  • NYZC exhibits high ionic conductivity (6.6 × 10-5 S cm-1 at room temperature) and excellent electrochemical stability.
  • Low interfacial impedance was achieved due to abundant Na vacancies and cooperative MCl6 rotation.
  • The developed SSSB demonstrated a high first-cycle Coulombic efficiency (97.1%) and stable cycling over 1000 cycles (89.3% capacity retention at 40°C).

Conclusions:

  • The novel halide ion conductor NYZC shows significant potential for improving the performance and practicality of SSSBs.
  • Halide-based solid electrolytes offer a promising alternative for overcoming the limitations of sulfide electrolytes in high-voltage SSSB systems.
  • This discovery paves the way for the development of safer and more efficient next-generation sodium-ion batteries.