Development of High-Energy Anodes for All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries Based on Sulfide Electrolytes

All-solid-state Li batteries (ASSBs) promise better performance and higher safety than the current liquid-based Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Sulfide ASSBs have been extensively studied and considerably advanced in recent decades. Research on identifying suitable cathode materials for sulfide ASSBs is currently well established, with great progress being made in the commercialization of layered cathodes in the liquid-based LIBs. Research on anode materials for sulfide ASSBs is of great importance for enhancing the battery energy density. However, it seems that little has been published that summarizes studies of anode materials for sulfide ASSBs and suggests future research directions. Thus, within this Minireview, we aim to provide an overview of previous and current research focused on anode materials for sulfide ASSBs and to suggest a future research direction for developing suitable anode systems for sulfide ASSBs.

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All-solid-state Li batteries (ASSBs) offer better performance and safety than current liquid-based Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Sulfide ASSBs have been extensively studied and advanced. There is a well-established research on suitable cathode materials for sulfide ASSBs, but little has been published on anode materials for sulfide ASSBs and future research directions.