Issue 5, 2022

Enhancing the polymer electrolyte–Li metal interface on high-voltage solid-state batteries with Li-based additives inspired by the surface chemistry of Li7La3Zr2O12

Abstract

High-voltage Li metal solid-state batteries are in the spotlight as high energy and power density devices for the next generation of batteries. However, the lack of robust solid-electrolyte interfaces (SEIs) and the propagation of Li dendrites still need to be addressed for practical application with extended cyclability. In the present work, high-voltage Li metal cells with LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 active material were assembled with a polyethylene(oxide) based electrolyte mixed with lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide (LiFSI) salt. The addition of Li7La3Zr2O12 garnet to form a composite electrolyte demonstrated a beneficial effect for cell cycling stability. Inspired by the improved interface of ceramic Li7La3Zr2O12 garnet and Li metal, as well as by previous knowledge of favorable SEI forming species, various additive candidates were selected to optimize its electrolyte composition. Among them, lithium hydroxide (LiOH) is a key favorable species that shows a relevant improvement in the cyclability of the cells. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy showed that the SEI layer is composed mainly of chemical species arising from the reduction of the Li salt, with lithium fluoride (LiF) being the main product. In addition, solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance proved that LiOH induces the cleavage of the labile S–F bond, increasing the concentration of LiF. Herein, we highlight that SEI-forming additives need to be considered for the interfacial engineering design of stable SEIs to expand the performance boundary of SSBs.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing the polymer electrolyte–Li metal interface on high-voltage solid-state batteries with Li-based additives inspired by the surface chemistry of Li7La3Zr2O12

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
27 Sept. 2021
Accepted
14 Dec. 2021
First published
15 Dec. 2021

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022,10, 2352-2361

Enhancing the polymer electrolyte–Li metal interface on high-voltage solid-state batteries with Li-based additives inspired by the surface chemistry of Li7La3Zr2O12

A. Orue, M. Arrese-Igor, R. Cid, X. Júdez, N. Gómez, J. M. López del Amo, W. Manalastas, M. Srinivasan, C. Rojviriya, M. Armand, F. Aguesse and P. López-Aranguren, J. Mater. Chem. A, 2022, 10, 2352 DOI: 10.1039/D1TA08362G

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