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Huaxin Liu¹, Yinghao Zhang¹, Yuming Liu¹

¹State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.

|July 5, 2025

Summary

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Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are crucial for safer, high-energy lithium metal batteries (LMBs). This review addresses critical interface instabilities in SPE-based LMBs and proposes solutions for improved performance.

Keywords:

dendrite suppression electrochemical stability high-voltage cathodes interfacial engineering ion transport lithium metal batteries materials design solid polymer electrolytes solid-state batteries

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Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Energy Storage

Background:

Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are promising for next-generation lithium metal batteries (LMBs) due to safety and energy density advantages.
Interfacial instabilities at SPE-electrode interfaces (lithium metal anodes and high-voltage cathodes) hinder long-term battery performance.
These instabilities stem from electrochemical, mechanical, and chemical factors, impacting ion transport and battery lifespan.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the fundamental origins and manifestations of interfacial issues in SPE-based LMBs.
To summarize recent advancements in materials design and interface engineering for addressing these challenges.
To provide a cohesive understanding of challenges and opportunities for developing durable, high-voltage solid-state battery systems.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on interfacial phenomena in solid polymer electrolytes.
Analysis of ion transport mechanisms and interfacial reactions.
Evaluation of materials design and interface engineering strategies.

Main Results:

Identified critical electrochemical, mechanical, and chemical instabilities at SPE-lithium metal anode and SPE-high voltage cathode interfaces.
Highlighted the impact of ion transport and interfacial reactions on overall electrochemical stability.
Demonstrated progress in materials design and interface engineering to mitigate these issues.

Conclusions:

Interfacial engineering is key to overcoming limitations in SPE-based LMBs.
Understanding shared and distinct interfacial mechanisms is crucial for developing robust solid-state batteries.
Future research should focus on durable, high-voltage-compatible solid-state battery systems.