Issue 18, 2024

Li-argyrodite solid-state electrolytes with lithium compatibility and air stability for all-solid-state batteries

Abstract

Li-argyrodite solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) have attracted much attention owing to their high ionic conductivity and low-cost raw materials. However, achieving high lithium-metal compatibility and air stability along with high ionic conductivity remains a challenge. Herein, novel Li6+xP1−xZrxS5−2xO2xCl (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.15) Li-argyrodite SSEs were synthesized via ZrO2 doping. X-ray and neutron diffraction results from Rietveld refinement confirmed the successful substitution of P and S sites in the Li6PS5Cl structure by the ZrO2 dual dopant. The optimized best composition of Li6.05P0.95Zr0.05S4.9O0.1Cl had a high ionic conductivity of 3.97 mS cm−1 and a high ionic mobility number (0.986). Notably, the modified electrolyte exhibited more compatibility with lithium metal compared to the pristine Li6PS5Cl. It also exhibited an ultra-high critical current density (1.7 mA cm−2) and ultra-long cycling performance (800 h, 0.1 mA cm−2) relative to pristine Li6PS5Cl (0.6 mA cm−2) and excellent direct current cycling performance at 0.5 and 0.85 mA cm−2. In addition, the good structural stability after exposure to humid air for a certain period of time, low H2S release, and decrease in ionic conductivity indicated its excellent air stability. Finally, the assembled all-solid-state battery exhibited an initial discharge capacity of 115.9 mA h g−1 at 0.05C magnification and a high capacity retention (79.3%) after 100 cycles. Therefore, Li-argyrodite SSEs with ZrO2 substitution may be a prospective candidate in the future exploration of electrolytes with excellent overall performance.

Graphical abstract: Li-argyrodite solid-state electrolytes with lithium compatibility and air stability for all-solid-state batteries

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
02 Dec 2023
Accepted
20 Mar 2024
First published
21 Mar 2024

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024,12, 10863-10874

Li-argyrodite solid-state electrolytes with lithium compatibility and air stability for all-solid-state batteries

D. Wang, H. Shi, W. Cui, H. Li, J. Niu, S. Wang and Z. Xu, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2024, 12, 10863 DOI: 10.1039/D3TA07453F

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