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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Yu, Zhuo Li, Xinxin Zhang, Xin Guo
Summary: Ether-based electrolyte enables Li metal batteries to operate at lower temperatures with improved capacity retention and cycling stability.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yaqi Hu, Zhen Sun, Zongliang Zhang, Siliang Liu, Fangbo He, Yang Liu, Zhi Zhuang, Fangyang Liu
Summary: This study investigates the use of a sulfide cathode active material Li2TiS3 that is chemically compatible with sulfide solid electrolytes in all-solid-state lithium batteries. The batteries show high discharge capacity and good capacity retention at room temperature, and the Li6PS5Cl electrolyte also contributes to additional capacity. The potential of Li2TiS3 material for practical applications is explored.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sufu Liu, Xiao Ji, Nan Piao, Ji Chen, Nico Eidson, Jijian Xu, Pengfei Wang, Long Chen, Jiaxun Zhang, Tao Deng, Singyuk Hou, Ting Jin, Hongli Wan, Jingru Li, Jiangping Tu, Chunsheng Wang
Summary: In this study, an inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) was designed on the Li-metal surface in carbonate electrolytes to reduce the bonding energy with Li metal, enabling high Li plating/stripping efficiency and cycling performance. The weak bonding of the SEI to Li promotes Li diffusion and prevents Li dendrite penetration, resulting in a high Coulombic efficiency during cycling.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Review
Electrochemistry
Chao Zheng, Lujie Li, Kai Wang, Cheng Wang, Jun Zhang, Yang Xia, Hui Huang, Chu Liang, Yongping Gan, Xinping He, Xinyong Tao, Wenkui Zhang
Summary: Replacing organic liquid electrolytes with solid-state electrolytes to achieve all-solid-state lithium batteries has attracted growing attention for their wide application in electronic devices, electric vehicles and renewable energy integration. Designing solid-state electrolytes with high ionic conductivity, easy processability, and stable interfaces with electrodes is crucial for high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Myeong Ju Lee, Dong Ok Shin, Ju Young Kim, Jimin Oh, Seok Hun Kang, Jumi Kim, Kwang Man Kim, Yong Min Lee, Sang Ouk Kim, Young-Gi Lee
Summary: Organic-inorganic hybrid solid electrolytes (HSEs) are proposed as a solution for the limitations of traditional inorganic electrolytes in solid state batteries. By incorporating highly conducive polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based HSEs with etched LLZO fillers, researchers achieved improved ionic conductivity and low interfacial resistance, demonstrating the potential for high capacity solid state batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ashley Cronk, Yu-Ting Chen, Grayson Deysher, So-Yeon Ham, Hedi Yang, Phillip Ridley, Baharak Sayahpour, Long Hoang Bao Nguyen, Jin An Sam Oh, Jihyun Jang, Darren H. S. Tan, Ying Shirley Meng
Summary: All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are a promising system for long-lasting and thermally resilient energy storage. This study investigates the compatibility of LiFePO4 (LFP) with two types of solid-state electrolytes, Li6PS5Cl (LPSCl) and Li2ZrCl6 (LZC). It is found that LPSCl decomposes into insulative products, while LZC enables high-rate and stable electrochemical performance at room temperature.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaohua Li, Zhao Jiang, Dan Cai, Xiuli Wang, Xinhui Xia, Changdong Gu, Jiangping Tu
Summary: The study focuses on enhancing the performance and stability of all-solid-state lithium batteries by constructing a nanoscale Li1.4Al0.4Ti1.6(PO4)3 (LATP) phosphate coating on the surface of oxide cathode particles, demonstrating high initial discharge capacity, acceptable rate capability, and superior cycling performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuxin Zheng, Sainan Luo, Yuepeng Pang, Junhe Yang, Chu Liang, Shiyou Zheng
Summary: A conformal and thin protective layer, composed of Sn, an Sn-Li alloy, lithium fluoride (LiF), and polyethylene oxide (PEO) (denoted as Li-Sn-LiF@PEO), is constructed on Li metal surface via a facile one-step method. This protective layer reduces surface reactions, accommodates volume change, and suppresses dendrite growth of Li metal. The resulting lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) exhibit remarkable cycling life and superior rate properties when coupled with specific cathodes.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hang Cheng, Junbin Cao, Faqiang Li, Xiaobin Geng, Dinggen Li, Ying Wei, Xing Lin, Henghui Xu, Yuihui Huang
Summary: This paper reports a modified cellulose separator with high transference number and good ionic conductivity for pairing with solid-state electrolytes and lithium-metal anodes. Boron ions with occupied interstitial sites can release free electrons to regulate the electrochemical dynamics of the electrolyte, inducing the in situ formation of a heterostructured solid electrolyte interphase layer. The composite electrolyte shows high specific capacity and capacity retention in cycling.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chi Guo, Kang Du, Runming Tao, Yaqing Guo, Shuhao Yao, Jianxing Wang, Deyu Wang, Jiyuan Liang, Shih-Yuan Lu
Summary: A composite gel polymer electrolyte (GPE) is developed by in situ polymerization of pentaerythritol tetraacrylate with fumed silica fillers, leading to high performance lithium metal batteries (LMBs). The GPE contains SiO2, which enhances Li+ transport and regulates Li+ solvation sheath structures, resulting in fast kinetics and a stable LiF-rich interphase, thus suppressing Li dendrite growth. The GPE-based LMBs show high Coulombic efficiency and stability in different configurations.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
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)
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)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shuo Jin, Jiefu Yin, Xiaosi Gao, Arpita Sharma, Pengyu Chen, Shifeng Hong, Qing Zhao, Jingxu Zheng, Yue Deng, Yong Lak Joo, Lynden A. Archer
Summary: Aqueous zinc batteries have potential for cost-effective and safe electricity storage. Researchers have developed an in situ formed nanometric interphase strategy to enable fast-charging of aqueous zinc cells, achieving highly reversible cycling at high current densities and capacities.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Donghee Gu, Hyoungchul Kim, Byung-Kook Kim, Jong-Ho Lee, Sangbaek Park
Summary: Anode-free all-solid-state batteries (AFASSBs) simplify the manufacturing process by eliminating the lithium anode. This study investigates the effects of different solid electrolytes (SEs) on AFASSBs without stack pressure. The results demonstrate that argyrodites enhance Li plating/stripping, while other SEs degrade quickly. Superionic halogen-rich Li-argyrodites, specifically Li5.5PS4.5Cl1.5, show improved capacity and cyclability, indicating their benefit for AFASSBs. The elimination of the initial Li nucleation reaction further enhances the interfacial stability, and the combination of Li5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 and Ag-C achieves the highest coulombic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yulu Yang, Huaping Wang, Chunlei Zhu, Jianmin Ma
Summary: Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) with high-voltage nickel-rich cathode and Li metal anode have the potential for high capacity and power density, but electrolytes that can withstand oxidation on the cathode at high cut-off voltage are urgently needed. This study presents an armor-like inorganic-rich cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) strategy using pentafluorophenylboronic acid (PFPBA) as an additive to explore oxidation-resistant electrolytes for sustaining 4.8 V Li||LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 (NCM622) batteries. The CEI, which consists of armored lithium borate and abundant LiF, improves the mechanical stability and Li+ conductivity, leading to excellent cycling performance and capacity retention even at 4.8 V cut-off voltage.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yue Dong, Xueyong Ding, Xinlin Yan, Long Zhang, Tianhua Ju, Chenghong Liu, Peter Rogl, Silke Paschen
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhixia Zhang, Long Zhang, Yanyan Liu, Xinlin Yan, Bo Xu, Li-min Wang
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ziqi Zhang, Haonan Cao, Long Zhang
Summary: Solid electrolytes based on sulfides with high ionic conductivity show great potential for solid-state Na batteries, however, their chemical stability against Na can be improved by preparing sulfide-based composite membranes via solution method. Na3SbS4 composite pellets with trace of ionic liquid (IL) demonstrate enhanced interface stability and dendrite suppression, leading to stable cycling performance for more than 400 cycles under room temperature.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hao-Tian Ren, Zi-Qi Zhang, Jun-Zhao Zhang, Lin-Feng Peng, Zhen-Yuan He, Ming Yu, Chuang Yu, Long Zhang, Jia Xie, Shi-Jie Cheng
Summary: The replacement of liquid electrolyte with solid electrolyte can improve the safety and power density of lithium batteries. Adding Li2O to 70Li(2)S-30P(2)S(5) enhances its ionic conductivity and stability, while 65Li(2)S-30P(2)S(5)-5%Li2O shows improved moisture stability and lithium compatibility. Li3InCl6 electrolytes in cathode mixture and interface layer improve the performance of solid-state batteries.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ting Chen, Dewu Zeng, Long Zhang, Meng Yang, Dawei Song, Xinlin Yan, Chuang Yu
Summary: This study presents novel Li6PS5I-based argyrodite sulfides with Sn-O dual doping, which effectively enhances the material performance by improving ionic conductivity and interfacial compatibility between argyrodite and Li metal. The assembled battery demonstrates high capacity and cycling stability, indicating that dual doping is an effective approach to develop high performance sulfide solid electrolytes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiwen Wang, Long Zhang, Xiong Shang, Weizhe Wang, Xinlin Yan, Chuang Yu, Li-min Wang
Summary: A facile preparation method using PVDF filtration membrane and ionic liquid was developed to homogeneously coat BMPTFSI on NSS particles, enhancing the performance and stability of solid electrolyte. This green approach provides a simple way to optimize the interfacial performance for solid state batteries using ionic liquid.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Linfeng Peng, Shaoqing Chen, Chuang Yu, Cong Liao, Mengjun Sun, Hsing-Lin Wang, Long Zhang, Shijie Cheng, Jia Xie
Summary: Chlorine-rich argyrodite Li5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 shows potential for solid-state batteries due to high ionic conductivity and lower cost. However, the study found that crystalline Li5.5PS4.5Cl1.5 can enhance the performance of solid-state batteries, especially at elevated temperatures.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Li, Ruonan Xu, Long Zhang, Ziqi Zhang, Meng Yang, Di Liu, Xinlin Yan, Aijun Zhou
Summary: This study proposes a novel composite solid electrolyte with high ionic conductivity composed of NSS and oxysulfide glass. The different units in the oxysulfide play roles in improving interface stability and inhibiting dendrite growth. The resulting ASS Na battery exhibits excellent long-term cycling performance at room temperature.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziqi Zhang, Zaifa Wang, Long Zhang, Di Liu, Chuang Yu, Xinlin Yan, Jia Xie, Jianyu Huang
Summary: This study unravels the basic mechanism of how Se catalyzes the conversion reaction in Na-S batteries. Real-time analysis and in situ TEM observations reveal that the incorporation of Se significantly lowers the conversion reaction barrier. These findings can be applied to optimize other S-based active materials and improve their utilization.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruonan Xu, Jingming Yao, Ziqi Zhang, Lin Li, Zhenyu Wang, Dawei Song, Xinlin Yan, Chuang Yu, Long Zhang
Summary: This paper reports on a novel halide-based deep eutectic solid electrolyte prepared by a facile ball milling method, which has a viscous feature and can change the solid-solid contacts for fast ion transport. The optimized electrolyte exhibits low activation energy and high ionic conductivity, making it one of the highest values among various electrolytes. When integrated with active materials to form a composite cathode, the electrolyte shows significantly enhanced ionic conductivity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruifeng Song, Jingming Yao, Ruonan Xu, Zhixuan Li, Xinlin Yan, Chuang Yu, Zhigao Huang, Long Zhang
Summary: A stable interface and preventing dendrite-growth are crucial for the long-life of solid-state Li batteries using sulfide-based solid electrolytes (SEs) and Li metal anodes. This study reports a strategy using Si doping in Cl-rich argyrodites that enables self-engineered metastable decomposition, leading to the realization of these two factors simultaneously. The metastable Cl atoms react with Li atoms, depleting locally deposited/grown Li crystal nuclei and generating electrically insulated LiCl shells at the grain boundaries. These shells prevent Li redeposition and act as self-protective layers, enabling an ultra-long life ASSLB with Li metal anodes under high current densities at room temperature.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chaochao Wei, Ru Wang, Zhongkai Wu, Qiyue Luo, Ziling Jiang, Liang Ming, Long Zhang, Hongcheng Lu, Guangshe Li, Liping Li, Chuang Yu, Shijie Cheng
Summary: The growth of lithium dendrites within sulfide solid electrolytes is a major challenge for all-solid-state lithium batteries. In this study, a dual N-modification strategy utilizing Li3N coating and N-doping in the electrolyte structure is designed to prevent the growth of lithium dendrites. This strategy shows promising electrochemical performances in both symmetric batteries and all-solid-state lithium metal batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ziqi Zhang, Jingming Yao, Chuang Yu, Ruonan Xu, Jun Ma, Chaochao Wei, Linfeng Peng, Long Zhang, Shijie Cheng, Jia Xie
Summary: Inorganic sulfide solid electrolytes with high ionic conductivity and low interfacial resistance have been successfully synthesized in this study. However, when applied in all-solid-state lithium batteries, fast capacity degradation is observed due to side reactions between the active materials and the electrolyte. The formation of high resistance interfaces between the cathode and solid electrolyte, as well as the large volume changes during cycling, also contribute to the poor battery performance. By applying a thin layer of Li2ZrO3 coating onto the cathode materials, the battery performance and cyclability can be significantly improved.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chaochao Wei, Chuang Yu, Linfeng Peng, Ziqi Zhang, Ruonan Xu, Zhongkai Wu, Cong Liao, Wei Zhang, Long Zhang, Shijie Cheng, Jia Xie
Summary: The study focuses on improving the electrochemical performance of solid-state Li-S batteries by enhancing the lithium-ion conductivity of the cathode mixture, including strategies such as replacing solid electrolytes, reducing solid/solid resistance, and decreasing particle sizes.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2022)