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  • Electrochemistry
  • Energy Storage

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  • Solid-state lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries offer high energy density and safety advantages over liquid-electrolyte counterparts.
  • Poor interfacial contact between solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) and electrodes leads to capacity and power loss during cycling.
  • Addressing the Li-metal/SSE interface is crucial for advancing solid-state battery technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To improve the interfacial contact between lithium metal anodes and Li1.5Al0.5Ge1.5P3O12 (LAGP) SSEs.
  • To enhance the cycle performance and stability of solid-state Li-O2 batteries.
  • To investigate the impact of surface modification on battery performance.

Main Methods:

  • Coating the lithium metal anode with heterogeneous silicon carbide (SiC).
  • Utilizing Li1.5Al0.5Ge1.5P3O12 (LAGP) as the inorganic solid-state electrolyte.
  • Electrochemical cycling and characterization of discharge products.

Main Results:

  • A good interface contact was achieved between the SiC-coated Li-metal anode and the LAGP-SSE.
  • Interface impedance was effectively reduced, leading to improved cycle performance.
  • The modified solid-state Li-O2 battery exhibited a cycle lifespan of approximately 78 cycles, over three times longer than unmodified batteries.

Conclusions:

  • Heterogeneous silicon carbide coating on lithium metal anodes significantly enhances the performance of solid-state Li-O2 batteries.
  • Improved interfacial contact is key to reducing impedance and increasing cycle life.
  • This approach offers a promising strategy for developing high-energy, long-cycle solid-state lithium-metal batteries.