Ionic Transportation Bases in All-Solid-State Batteries

A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105).

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Interests: hybrid materials science; electrochemistry; inorganic materials science; interfacial design materials, corrosion, cathodes, anodes; solid electrolytes; all-solid-state batteries

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Dear Colleagues,

All-solid-state batteries have attracted much attention because of the potential to deliver the higher energy density and safety required for energy storage in large-scale applications. At present, several solid electrolytes with exceptional high ionic conductivities and wide electrochemical windows have been obtained. The fabrication of all-solid-state batteries has been investigated using different strategies to achieve adequate electrochemical performances. This Special Issue is devoted to collecting the latest updates on fundaments of ionic transportation taking place during the operation of all-solid-state batteries, with a special focus on the current issues and future perspectives in this field. Thus, the contribution of researchers and experts is very welcome to provide useful fundamental knowledge aimed at a wide community.

Dr. Carolina Rosero-Navarro
Prof. Dr. Kiyoharu Tadanaga
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Keywords

  • all-solid-state batteries
  • oxide-type solid electrolytes
  • sulfide-type solid electrolytes
  • hybrid solid electrolytes
  • interfacial resistance
  • electrochemical characterization
  • ionic transportation
  • DFT calculations

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Preparation of Composite Electrodes for All-Solid-State Batteries Based on Sulfide Electrolytes: An Electrochemical Point of View
by Sara Giraldo, Koki Nakagawa, Ferley A. Vásquez, Yuta Fujii, Yongming Wang, Akira Miura, Jorge A. Calderón, Nataly C. Rosero-Navarro and Kiyoharu Tadanaga
Batteries 2021, 7(4), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries7040077 - 11 Nov 2021
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All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are a promising response to the need for safety and high energy density of large-scale energy storage systems in challenging applications such as electric vehicles and grid integration. ASSBs based on sulfide solid electrolytes (SEs) have attracted much attention because [...] Read more.
All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are a promising response to the need for safety and high energy density of large-scale energy storage systems in challenging applications such as electric vehicles and grid integration. ASSBs based on sulfide solid electrolytes (SEs) have attracted much attention because of their high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical windows of the sulfide SEs. Here, we study the electrochemical performance of ASSBs using composite electrodes prepared via two processes (simple mixture and solution processes) and varying the ionic conductor additive (80Li2S∙20P2S5 and argyrodite-type Li6PS5Cl). The composite electrodes consist of lithium-silicate-coated LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 (NMC), a sulfide SE, and carbon additives. The charge-transfer resistance at the interface of the solid electrolyte and NMC is the main parameter related to the ASSB’s status. This value decreases when the composite electrodes are prepared via a solution process. The lithium silicate coating and the use of a high-Li-ion additive conductor are also important to reduce the interfacial resistance and achieve high initial capacities (140 mAh g−1). Full article
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Determination of Diffusion Coefficients of Lithium in Solid Electrolyte LiPON
by Alexander Rudy, Alexander Mironenko, Victor Naumov, Alena Novozhilova, Alexander Skundin and Ivan Fedorov
Batteries 2021, 7(2), 21; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries7020021 - 29 Mar 2021
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A structural model of LiPON solid electrolyte, containing elements that simulate drift conductivity, diffusion conductivity, and leakage current was proposed. The dependence of the impedance of the structural model on frequency was calculated, and the parameters of the model at which the theoretical [...] Read more.
A structural model of LiPON solid electrolyte, containing elements that simulate drift conductivity, diffusion conductivity, and leakage current was proposed. The dependence of the impedance of the structural model on frequency was calculated, and the parameters of the model at which the theoretical curve best approximates the experimental Nyquist diagrams were determined. Based on these data, the ion diffusion coefficient and conductivity of LiPON were calculated, which are D1 = 1.5 × 10−11 cm2/s and σ = 1.9 × 10−6 S/cm, respectively. Full article
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Infiltrated and Isostatic Laminated NCM and LTO Electrodes with Plastic Crystal Electrolyte Based on Succinonitrile for Lithium-Ion Solid State Batteries
by Matthias Coeler, Vanessa van Laack, Frederieke Langer, Annegret Potthoff, Sören Höhn, Sebastian Reuber, Katharina Koscheck and Mareike Wolter
Batteries 2021, 7(1), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries7010011 - 3 Feb 2021
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We report a new process technique for electrode manufacturing for all solid-state batteries. Porous electrodes are manufactured by a tape casting process and subsequently infiltrated by a plastic crystal polymer electrolyte (PCPE). With a following isostatic lamination process, the PCPE was further integrated [...] Read more.
We report a new process technique for electrode manufacturing for all solid-state batteries. Porous electrodes are manufactured by a tape casting process and subsequently infiltrated by a plastic crystal polymer electrolyte (PCPE). With a following isostatic lamination process, the PCPE was further integrated deeply into the porous electrode layer, forming a composite electrode. The PCPE comprises the plastic crystal succinonitrile (SN), lithium conductive salt LiTFSI and polyacrylonitrile (PAN) and exhibits suitable thermal, rheological (ƞ = 0.6 Pa s @ 80 °C 1 s−1) and electrochemical properties (σ > 10−4 S/cm @ 45 °C). We detected a lowered porosity of infiltrated and laminated electrodes through Hg porosimetry, showing a reduction from 25.6% to 2.6% (NCM infiltrated to laminated) and 32.9% to 4.0% (LTO infiltrated to laminated). Infiltration of PCPE into the electrodes was further verified by FESEM images and EDS mapping of sulfur content of the conductive salt. Cycling tests of full cells with NCM and LTO electrodes with PCPE separator at 45 °C showed up to 165 mAh/g at 0.03C over 20 cycles, which is about 97% of the total usable LTO capacity with a coulomb efficiency of between 98 and 99%. Cycling tests at 0.1C showed a capacity of ~128 mAh/g after 40 cycles. The C-rate of 0.2C showed a mean capacity of 127 mAh/g. In summary, we could manufacture full cells using a plastic crystal polymer electrolyte suitable for NCM and LTO active material, which is easily to be integrated into porous electrodes and which is being able to be used in future cell concepts like bipolar stacked cells. Full article
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A Performance and Cost Overview of Selected Solid-State Electrolytes: Race between Polymer Electrolytes and Inorganic Sulfide Electrolytes
by Duygu Karabelli, Kai Peter Birke and Max Weeber
Batteries 2021, 7(1), 18; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries7010018 - 5 Mar 2021
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Electrolytes are key components in electrochemical storage systems, which provide an ion-transport mechanism between the cathode and anode of a cell. As battery technologies are in continuous development, there has been growing demand for more efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly materials. Solid-state lithium [...] Read more.
Electrolytes are key components in electrochemical storage systems, which provide an ion-transport mechanism between the cathode and anode of a cell. As battery technologies are in continuous development, there has been growing demand for more efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly materials. Solid-state lithium ion batteries (SSLIBs) are considered as next-generation energy storage systems and solid electrolytes (SEs) are the key components for these systems. Compared to liquid electrolytes, SEs are thermally stable (safer), less toxic and provide a more compact (lighter) battery design. However, the main issue is the ionic conductivity, especially at low temperatures. So far, there are two popular types of SEs: (1) inorganic solid electrolytes (InSEs) and (2) polymer electrolytes (PEs). Among InSEs, sulfide-based SEs are providing very high ionic conductivities (up to 10−2 S/cm) and they can easily compete with liquid electrolytes (LEs). On the other hand, they are much more expensive than LEs. PEs can be produced at less cost than InSEs but their conductivities are still not sufficient for higher performances. This paper reviews the most efficient SEs and compares them in terms of their performances and costs. The challenges associated with the current state-of-the-art electrolytes and their cost-reduction potentials are described. Full article
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