All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are viewed as promising next-generation energy storage devices, due to their enhanced safety by replacing organic liquid electrolytes with non-flammable solid-state electrolytes (SSEs). The high ionic conductivity...
The rapidly growing technological demand for lithium-ion batteries has prompted the development of novel cathode materials with high energy density, low cost, and improved safety. High voltage spinel, LiNi 0.5 Mn 1.5 O 4 (LNMO), is one of the most promising candidates yet to be commercialized. The two primary obstacles for this material are the inferior electronic conductivity and fast capacity degradation in full cells due to the high operating voltage. By systematically addressing these limitations, we successfully develop a thick LNMO electrode with areal capacity loadings up to 3 mAh⋅cm À 2. The optimized thick electrode is paired with a commercial graphite anode at both the coin cell and pouch cell level, achieving a full cell capacity retention as high as 72% and 78%, respectively, after 300 cycles. We attribute this superior cycling stability to careful optimizations of cell components and testing conditions, with a specific focus improving electronic conductivity and high voltage compatibility. These results suggest precise control of materials quality, electrode architecture and electrolyte optimization can soon support the development of a cobalt-free battery system based on a thick LNMO cathode (>4 mAh⋅cm 2), which will eventually meet the needs of next-generation Li-ion batteries with reduced cost, improved safety, and assured sustainability.
In the development of low cost, sustainable, and energy-dense batteries, chloride-based compounds are promising catholyte materials for solid-state batteries owing to their high Na-ion conductivities and oxidative stabilities. The ability...
One approach to increase the energy density of all-solid-state
batteries (ASSBs) is to use high-voltage cathode materials. The spinel
LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 (LNMO) cathode is
one such example, as it offers a high reaction potential (close to
5 V). Moreover, it is a Co-free cathode system, which makes it an
environmentally friendly and a low-cost alternative. However, several
challenges must be addressed before it can be properly adopted in
ASSB technologies. Herein, we reveal that lithium argyrodite (Li6PS5Cl), a sulfide solid-state electrolyte (SSE),
possesses intrinsic chemical incompatibility with the LNMO cathode.
We demonstrate the necessity of using a halide SSE, Li3YCl6 (LYC), through careful analysis of the LNMO/SSE interface.
Moreover, we emphasize the necessity of applying a protective coating
layer to LNMO particles, even when halide SSEs are used. Furthermore,
the chemical phenomena involving LYC in the oxidative environment
of LNMO are analyzed, including a comparison between coated and uncoated
LNMO particles.
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