Solid‐state lithium‐ion batteries (SSLIBs) are attracting attention owing to the benefits of their nonflammable nature, wide operable‐temperature range, potential high energy density, and simple packaging, which may significantly improve the safety of LIBs and boost the development of electric vehicles. As the most important component in SSLIBs, solid‐state electrolytes (SSEs), and especially inorganic SSEs, are critical for delivering on the promise of this technology. In this article, we present a survey of inorganic SSEs, ranging from lithium oxysalts, perovskites and antiperovskites, NASICON‐type Li ion conductors, garnet‐type lithium oxides, lithium sulfide glasses, lithium sulfide glass‐ceramics, crystalline lithium sulfide, thin‐film‐type LiPON, Li
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