Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xilong Chen, Xiangjie Li, Lingjie Luo, Shengnan He, Jian Chen, Yongfeng Liu, Hongge Pan, Yun Song, Renzong Hu
Summary: All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) have become a recent research hotspot due to their excellent safety performance. Enhancing the energy density of solid batteries to compete with liquid batteries requires the use of high-voltage cathodes, which face challenges such as low electrochemical stability and poor interface chemical stability. This paper reviews the failure mechanisms of high-voltage cathode-based ASSLBs and summarizes recent advances in solid-state electrolytes, as well as strategies to improve electrochemical performance.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mario Branchi, Giovanna Maresca, Akiko Tsurumaki, Naoki Suzuki, Fausto Croce, Stefania Panero, Jorunn Voje, Yuichi Aihara, Maria Assunta Navarra
Summary: This study proposes silicon-based anodes consisting of micrometric Si, graphite, LiI-Li3PS4 solid electrolyte, and carbon nanofiber. The composition-performance relationship of the anodes is investigated through a mixture design approach, which allows analysis of the individual and combined effects of each component. Increasing the fraction of LiI-Li3PS4 in the anode leads to improved electrode capacity, with the best performance achieved at a Si/MAG/LPSI ratio of 15:15:70. When combined with 5 wt % CNF, this composite exhibits a capacity above 1200 mAh g(-1) throughout 50 cycles in a bulk-type all-solid-state battery with LPSI as the electrolyte. Scanning electron microscopy confirms the suppressing effect of LiI-Li3PS4 on Si aggregation and the improved availability of Si for lithiation/delithiation.
Review
Electrochemistry
Jinghua Wu, Lin Shen, Zhihua Zhang, Gaozhan Liu, Zhiyan Wang, Dong Zhou, Hongli Wan, Xiaoxiong Xu, Xiayin Yao
Summary: All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) based on sulfide electrolytes and oxide cathodes have high safety and energy density, but face challenges such as stability of electrolytes, complex interfacial issues, and unstable electrode interfaces. Despite oxide cathodes being stable and industrialized, their compatibility with sulfide electrolytes presents a challenge for commercial use in ASSLBs.
ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinghua Wu, Sufu Liu, Fudong Han, Xiayin Yao, Chunsheng Wang
Summary: All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) are considered the next generation electrochemical energy storage devices due to their high safety and energy density, along with simple packaging and wide operable temperature range. The sulfide electrolytes, with the highest ionic conductivity among solid-state electrolytes, face challenges such as narrow electrochemical stability window, unstable electrode/electrolyte interfaces, and lithium dendrite formation. Research on emerging sulfide electrolytes and preparation methods is ongoing, focusing on achieving required properties for stable electrochemical performance and compatible interfaces in ASSLBs.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mingyue Wang, Zhongchao Bai, Ting Yang, Chuanhao Nie, Xun Xu, Yunxiao Wang, Jian Yang, Shixue Dou, Nana Wang
Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries have great potential for energy storage systems due to their high theoretical energy density and abundance of sulfur. However, the low actual energy density remains a challenge for their practical applications. This review highlights recent progress in increasing the sulfur loading of Li-S batteries and discusses key materials such as sulfur hosts and separators.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunxiang Xian, Qiyue Wang, Yang Xia, Feng Cao, Shenghui Shen, Yongqi Zhang, Minghua Chen, Yu Zhong, Jun Zhang, Xinping He, Xinhui Xia, Wenkui Zhang, Jiangping Tu
Summary: Solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries (SSLSBs) have potential for high energy density and safety, but face challenges in terms of the instability of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) and their compatibility with electrodes and electrolytes.
Article
Electrochemistry
Giovanna Maresca, Akiko Tsurumaki, Naoki Suzuki, Koji Yoshida, Stefania Panero, Yuichi Aihara, Maria Assunta Navarra
Summary: A simple method of realizing all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASS-LIBs) using a Sn/C composite anode and glassy solid electrolyte LiI-Li3PS4 (LPSI) is proposed in this study. The combination of LPSI electrolyte and Sn/C enables a simple and time-efficient preparation of ASS-LIBs with stable and safe performance, as demonstrated by the retention of high capacity throughout 30 cycles.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jong Seok Kim, Seungwon Jung, Hiram Kwak, Yoonjae Han, Suhwan Kim, Jongwoo Lim, Yong Min Lee, Yoon Seok Jung
Summary: A novel halide-sulfide hybrid catholyte design is reported for Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes in all-solid-state Li batteries. The hybrid catholyte consists of Li3YCl6 coatings for protection and Li6PS5Cl as a Li+conductor, which significantly improves the performance of the Li[Ni0.88Co0.11Al0.01]O2 cathodes.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
John A. Lewis, Kelsey A. Cavallaro, Yuhgene Liu, Matthew T. McDowell
Summary: Alloy anode materials in solid-state batteries offer advantages such as avoiding short circuiting with lithium metal and providing chemo-mechanical stabilization of the solid-electrolyte interphase.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
John A. Lewis, Kelsey A. Cavallaro, Yuhgene Liu, Matthew T. McDowell
Summary: Solid-state batteries, with alloy anode materials, have the potential to provide improved safety, high energy density, and stable cycling. They offer advantages such as avoiding short circuiting and stabilizing the solid-electrolyte interface.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongwei Zheng, Xiaowei Li, William R. Fullerton, Qian Qian, Mingwei Shang, Junjie Niu, Christopher Y. Li
Summary: Solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) are an ideal future energy source due to their enhanced safety and energy density. Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based network solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have attracted attention for their low cost and good device performance. However, they face an issue of low anodic stability. Through the introduction of an interpenetrating network (IPN) consisting of PEO-based SPE and PAN secondary network, the oxidative stability was significantly increased, allowing SSLMBs to achieve high capacity and excellent cycling stability.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jayse Langdon, Arumugam Manthiram
Summary: The crossover of transition-metal ions has minimal effect on the lithium-metal anode in batteries with high-nickel layered-oxide cathodes, but the soluble decomposition products from the anode adversely impact the cathode, accelerating impedance growth and capacity fade. This study highlights the importance of improved battery design for lithium-metal anodes to address these crossover effects.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jiang-Kui Hu, Hong Yuan, Shi-Jie Yang, Yang Lu, Shuo Sun, Jia Liu, Yu-Long Liao, Shuai Li, Chen-Zi Zhao, Jia-Qi Huang
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful fabrication of sheet-type freestanding sulfur cathodes with high sulfur loading using dry electrode technology. The all-solid-state lithium-sulfur monolayer pouch cells also exhibit excellent performance and safety.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maoyi Yi, Jie Li, Xinming Fan, Maohui Bai, Zhi Zhang, Bo Hong, Zhian Zhang, Guorong Hu, Huai Jiang, Yanqing Lai
Summary: Single-crystal LiNi0.6Mn0.1Co0.3O2 cathodes in ASSBs with PEO-based electrolyte exhibit higher Li+ diffusion coefficient, higher initial specific capacity, stable cycling performance, and exceptional rate capability compared to conventional polycrystalline LiNi0.6Mn0.1Co0.3O2 cathodes. The poor performance of polycrystalline cathodes is mainly attributed to structural deterioration and formation of a rock-salt phase. Single-crystal Ni-rich cathodes show promise in achieving ASSBs with high energy and power density.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Yun Han, Chanhee Lee, John A. Lewis, David Yeh, Yuhgene Liu, Hyun-Wook Lee, Matthew T. McDowell
Summary: The study investigates stress evolution within batteries with composite alloy anodes, highlighting the relationship between stress changes and lithium transfer, as well as the impact of electrode structure and active materials. Furthermore, it demonstrates that composite alloy anodes enable stable long-term cycling in solid-state batteries, providing new understanding of the electrochemistry-mechanics relationship.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Wang, Xuewei Fu, Min Zheng, Wei-Hong Zhong, Guozhong Cao
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2019)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yichao Li, Xianrong Huang, Lijian Zeng, Renfu Li, Huafeng Tian, Xuewei Fu, Yu Wang, Wei-Hong Zhong
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunhui y Li, Xuewei Fu, Weihong Zhong, Jin Liu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chenfeng Ding, Xuewei Fu, Hao Li, Jiayi Yang, Jin-Le Lan, Yunhua Yu, Wei-Hong Zhong, Xiaoping Yang
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min Chen, Xuewei Fu, Noah David Taylor, Zhiping Chen, Wei-Hong Zhong
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Juejing Liu, Francis O. Dunne, Xin Fan, Xuewei Fu, Wei-Hong Zhong
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Min Chen, Chunhui Li, Xuewei Fu, Wei Wei, Xin Fan, Andrew Hattori, Zhiping Chen, Jin Liu, Wei-Hong Zhong
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenfeng Ding, Lingbo Huang, Yiran Guo, Jin-le Lan, Yunhua Yu, Xuewei Fu, Wei-Hong Zhong, Xiaoping Yang
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chunhua Ying, Xuewei Fu, Wei-Hong Zhong, Jin Liu
Summary: Through DFT calculations in a vacuum space, the ion interaction and transport mechanisms in protein solid electrolytes were investigated, revealing that charged amino acids can lock anions and facilitate ion transport. Soy protein electrolyte with abundant charged amino acids exhibited higher ionic conductivity and lower activation energy compared to zein electrolyte lacking charged amino acids.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dan Li, Zhiwei Zhu, Ziyu Zhao, Yuan Ji, Xuewei Fu, Zunfeng Liu, Wei Yang, Yu Wang
Summary: Helix-fiber composites (HFCs) are used in intelligent stretchable materials or devices by wrapping a flexible core. The mechanical coupling between the core and wrapping plays a critical role in controlling the structure and mechanical properties of HFCs. The results show that the mechanical properties of HFCs can be programmed by adjusting the mechanical coupling strength, and they also exhibit unique pseudo-elastic behavior. Additionally, HFCs can function as an elastic conductor, sensor, and elastic mold for structure transplantation by decoupling the elastomer core from the helix fiber.
COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuewei Fu, Francis Dunne, Min Chen, Wei-Hong Zhong
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lushi Kong, Xuewei Fu, Xin Fan, Yu Wang, Shengli Qi, Dezhen Wu, Guofeng Tian, Wei-Hong Zhong
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuewei Fu, Louis Scudiero, Wei-Hong Zhong
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yichao Li, Xuewei Fu, Yu Wang, Wei-Hong Zhong, Renfu Li
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2019)