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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Solid-State Chemistry
  • Electrochemistry

Background:

  • Face-centered cubic (fcc) oxides are typically not considered for solid-state electrolytes due to structural limitations for lithium (Li) ion conduction.
  • Conventional solid-state electrolytes often face challenges with stability, conductivity, and cost.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate lithium (Li) superionic conductivity in face-centered cubic (fcc) oxide structures.
  • To investigate the role of cation over-stoichiometry in creating favorable Li-ion pathways.
  • To explore a new design strategy for solid-state electrolytes.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesized over-stoichiometric Li-In-Sn-O compounds with a rocksalt-type lattice.
  • Utilized excess lithium to create face-sharing Li configurations within the fcc framework.
  • Measured total ionic conductivity and Li-ion migration barriers.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a total Li superionic conductivity of 3.38 × 10-4 S cm-1 at room temperature.
  • Identified a low Li-ion migration barrier of 255 meV, attributed to novel spinel structures.
  • Demonstrated that cation over-stoichiometry in fcc oxides can promote fast Li-ion conduction.

Conclusions:

  • Face-sharing Li configurations in fcc oxides, achieved via excess Li, enable significant Li superionic conductivity.
  • This work opens new avenues for designing solid-state electrolytes within a versatile fcc structural framework.
  • The findings provide a foundation for discovering novel, high-performance solid-state electrolytes.