Issue 12, 2024

Unraveling the interfacial compatibility of ultrahigh nickel cathodes and chloride solid electrolyte for stable all-solid-state lithium batteries

Abstract

All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) combining ultrahigh nickel cathodes have received considerable attention due to their great potential for ensuring safety along with high energy density. Improving the interfacial stability between the cathode and solid electrolyte is crucial for achieving high battery performance. Herein, we first employed in situ electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, galvanostatic cycling, and ex situ time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry techniques to probe the degradation mechanism of the ultrahigh nickel cathode, LiNi0.92Co0.05Mn0.03O2, and amorphous Li2TaCl7 electrolyte at different cut-off voltages of 4.3, 4.6, and 4.8 V. At high charge potentials, LiNi0.92Co0.05Mn0.03O2 cathodes release lattice oxygen, causing the inevitable breakdown of amorphous chlorides and the Li-ion percolating network within the composite cathodes, resulting in a decrease in the capacity and lifespan of the fabricated ASSLBs. In light of these findings, we propose a capacity–cyclability trade-off strategy by reducing the charging voltage, resulting in a durable interface that prevents the generation of lattice oxygen. Specifically, the capacity retention of ASSLBs operating under a high areal capacity of 5 mA h cm−2 remained above 80% for 300 and 600 cycles at 1 and 3 mA cm−2, respectively. Additionally, the lifespan increased sixfold compared to the 4.3 V charging conditions. Our work elucidates the degradation mechanisms of ultrahigh nickel cathodes and amorphous chloride electrolytes and presents a practical strategy for achieving cycling durability of battery.

Graphical abstract: Unraveling the interfacial compatibility of ultrahigh nickel cathodes and chloride solid electrolyte for stable all-solid-state lithium batteries

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
22 Mar 2024
Accepted
08 May 2024
First published
09 May 2024

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 4187-4195

Unraveling the interfacial compatibility of ultrahigh nickel cathodes and chloride solid electrolyte for stable all-solid-state lithium batteries

F. Li, Y. Wu, X. Cheng, Y. Tan, J. Luo, R. Pan, T. Ma, L. Lu, X. Wen, Z. Liang and H. Yao, Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17, 4187 DOI: 10.1039/D4EE01302F

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