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  • Electrochemistry
  • Solid-State Chemistry

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  • Existing sulfide electrolytes often face challenges with electrochemical stability and air sensitivity, limiting their practical application in solid-state batteries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel lithium solid electrolyte with enhanced ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability, and environmental tolerance.
  • To investigate the performance of the new electrolyte in all-solid-state battery configurations.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis and characterization of a novel lithium solid electrolyte, Li5.3P0.98Nb0.02S4.25O0.05Cl1.7 (LPNbSOCl).
  • Electrochemical measurements including ionic conductivity, activation energy, and critical current density (CCD) testing.
  • Air stability tests and interfacial analysis using techniques like X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.
  • Fabrication and testing of all-solid-state batteries with LiCoO2 cathodes.

Main Results:

  • The optimized LPNbSOCl electrolyte achieved an ionic conductivity of 10.6 mS cm-1 at room temperature with an activation energy of 0.249 eV.
  • Demonstrated excellent electrochemical stability against lithium metal with a CCD of 3.82 mA cm-2 and stable cycling for 1000 hours.
  • Showcased improved air stability, retaining 78.4% of its conductivity after air exposure and reduced H2S evolution.
  • All-solid-state batteries with LCO cathodes exhibited over 90% capacity retention after 1000 cycles at 1C and delivered 115.4 mAh g-1 at 5C.

Conclusions:

  • Compositionally optimized lithium argyrodite materials, like LPNbSOCl, offer a promising pathway to overcome key challenges in solid-state battery technology.
  • The enhanced properties of this novel electrolyte pave the way for safer, more stable, and higher-performing solid-state batteries.