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  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Solid-state batteries offer high energy density and safety but face challenges with interfacial contact and manufacturing.
  • Poor interfaces hinder ion transport and lead to dendrite formation, limiting battery lifespan and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple strategy for enhancing interfacial contact in solid-state batteries.
  • To improve the compatibility of solid electrolytes with high-voltage cathodes and lithium metal anodes.
  • To enable practical applications of high-performance solid-state batteries.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a gradient composite polymer solid electrolyte (GCPE) using UV-curing polymerization.
  • Characterization of the GCPE's electrochemical properties, including oxidation resistance and interfacial behavior.
  • Assembly and testing of symmetric Li//Li cells and Li//LiFePO4 solid-state batteries.

Main Results:

  • The GCPE exhibits a gradient structure with high LLZTO content for oxidation resistance (5.4 V vs. Li+/Li) and LLZTO-deficient side for excellent Li metal anode contact.
  • Symmetric Li//Li cells showed low voltage hysteresis (42 mV) and long cycle life (>1900 h).
  • Li//LiFePO4 solid-state batteries delivered high capacities (161.0 mAh g-1 at 60 °C) with excellent cycling stability (82.4% retention after 200 cycles).

Conclusions:

  • The gradient composite polymer solid electrolyte effectively enhances interfacial contact in solid-state batteries.
  • This design strategy offers a promising pathway for developing safer and more efficient energy storage devices.
  • The developed GCPE demonstrates potential for high-voltage and long-life solid-state battery applications.