"Peapod-like" Fiber Network: A Universal Strategy for Composite Solid Electrolytes to Inhibit Lithium Dendrite Growth in Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries.

Fan, Wanqing; Gou, Jingren; Huang, Ying; She, Kaihang; Yu, Meng; Zhang, Zheng · Nano Lett · 2024

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) are a promising energy storage technology, but challenges persist including electrolyte thickness and lithium (Li) dendrite puncture. A novel three-dimensional "peapod-like" composite solid electrolyte (CSEs) with low thickness (26.8 μm), high mechanical strength, and dendrite inhibition was designed. Incorporating Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (LLZO) enhances both mechanical strength and ionic conductivity, stabilizing the CSE/Li interface and enabling Li symmetric batteries to stabilize for 3000 h. With structural advantages, the assembled LFP||Li and NCM811||Li cells exhibit excellent cycling performance. In addition, the constructed NCM811 pouch cell achieves a high gravimetric/volumetric energy density of 307.0 Wh kg<sup>-1</sup>/677.7 Wh L<sup>-1</sup>, which can light up LEDs under extreme conditions, demonstrating practicality and high safety. This work offers a generalized strategy for CSE design and insights into high-performance SSLMBs.