All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)using ceramic electrolytes are considered the ideal form of rechargeable batteries due to their high energy density and safety.However,in the pursuit of all-solid-state LIBs,...All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)using ceramic electrolytes are considered the ideal form of rechargeable batteries due to their high energy density and safety.However,in the pursuit of all-solid-state LIBs,the issue of lithium resource availability is selectively overlooked.Considering that the amount of lithium required for all-solidstate LIBs is not sustainable with current lithium resources,another system that also offers the dual advantages of high energy density and safetydall-solid-state sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)dholds significant sustainable advantages and is likely to be the strong contender in the competition for developing next-generation high-energy-density batteries.This article briefly introduces the research status of all-solid-state SIBs,explains the sources of their advantages,and discusses potential approaches to the development of solid sodium-ion conductors,aiming to spark the interest of researchers and attract more attention to the field of all-solid-state SIBs.展开更多
Sulfide solid electrolytes(S-SEs)are widely preferred for their high ionic conductivity and processability.However,the further development of S-SEs is hindered by the excessive price of its critical raw materials of L...Sulfide solid electrolytes(S-SEs)are widely preferred for their high ionic conductivity and processability.However,the further development of S-SEs is hindered by the excessive price of its critical raw materials of Li_(2)S.Herein,a low-cost and environmentally friendly method is proposed to synthesize Li_(2)S by the carbothermal reduction reaction of Li_(2)SO_(4)in one step,and the effects of various factors are also discussed.As a result,a purity of 99.67%is obtained over the self-prepared Li_(2)S.More importantly,the cost of the self-prepared Li_(2)S is only about 50$/kg,which is significantly lower than that of the commercial counterpart(10000−15000 dollar/kg).Moreover,the ionic conductivity of Li_(5.5)PS_(4.5)Cl_(1.5)prepared using self-prepared Li_(2)S as raw materials is 4.19 mS/cm at room temperature,which is a little higher than that of Li_(5.5)PS_(4.5)Cl_(1.5)using commercial Li_(2)S(4.05 mS/cm).And the all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs)with the as-prepared electrolytes could maintain a discharge capacity of 109.9 mA·h/g with an average coulombic efficiency(CE)of 98%after 100 cycles at 0.2 C,which is equivalent to that using commercial Li_(2)S,demonstrating that the preparation strategy of Li_(2)S proposed in this work is feasible.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)is a promising alternative to lithium(Li)as an anode material in solid-state batteries due to its abundance and high theoretical volumetric capacity.However,the sluggish Mg-ion conduction in the lattice o...Magnesium(Mg)is a promising alternative to lithium(Li)as an anode material in solid-state batteries due to its abundance and high theoretical volumetric capacity.However,the sluggish Mg-ion conduction in the lattice of solidstate electrolytes(SSEs)is one of the key challenges that hamper the development of Mg-ion solid-state batteries.Though various Mg-ion SSEs have been reported in recent years,key insights are hard to be derived from a single literature report.Besides,the structure-performance relationships of Mg-ion SSEs need to be further unraveled to provide a more precise design guideline for SSEs.In this viewpoint article,we analyze the structural characteristics of the Mg-based SSEs with high ionic conductivity reported in the last four decades based upon data mining-we provide big-data-derived insights into the challenges and opportunities in developing next-generation Mg-ion SSEs.展开更多
This paper is aimed to present a clean,inexpensive and sustainable method to synthesize high purity lithium sulfide(Li_(2)S)powder through hydrogen reduction of lithium sulfate(Li_(2)SO_(4)).A three-step reduction pro...This paper is aimed to present a clean,inexpensive and sustainable method to synthesize high purity lithium sulfide(Li_(2)S)powder through hydrogen reduction of lithium sulfate(Li_(2)SO_(4)).A three-step reduction process has been successfully developed to synthesize well-crystallized and single-phase Li_(2)S powder by investigating the melting,sintering and reduction behavior of the mixtures of Li_(2)SO_(4)-Li_(2)S.High purity alumina was found to be the most suitable crucible material for producing high purity Li_(2)S,because it was not attacked by the Li_(2)SO_(4)-Li_(2)S melt during heating,as compared with other materials,such as carbon,mullite,quartz,boron nitride and stainless steel.The use of synthesized LizS resulted in higher purity and substantially higher room temperature ionic conductivity(2.77 mS·cm^(-1))for the argyrodite sulfide electrolyte Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl than commercial Li_(2)S(1.12 mS·cm^(-1)).This novel method offers a great opportunity to produce battery grade Li_(2)S for sulfide solid electrolyte applications.展开更多
基金the support of the Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Research Fellow.
文摘All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)using ceramic electrolytes are considered the ideal form of rechargeable batteries due to their high energy density and safety.However,in the pursuit of all-solid-state LIBs,the issue of lithium resource availability is selectively overlooked.Considering that the amount of lithium required for all-solidstate LIBs is not sustainable with current lithium resources,another system that also offers the dual advantages of high energy density and safetydall-solid-state sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)dholds significant sustainable advantages and is likely to be the strong contender in the competition for developing next-generation high-energy-density batteries.This article briefly introduces the research status of all-solid-state SIBs,explains the sources of their advantages,and discusses potential approaches to the development of solid sodium-ion conductors,aiming to spark the interest of researchers and attract more attention to the field of all-solid-state SIBs.
基金Project(52374407)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘Sulfide solid electrolytes(S-SEs)are widely preferred for their high ionic conductivity and processability.However,the further development of S-SEs is hindered by the excessive price of its critical raw materials of Li_(2)S.Herein,a low-cost and environmentally friendly method is proposed to synthesize Li_(2)S by the carbothermal reduction reaction of Li_(2)SO_(4)in one step,and the effects of various factors are also discussed.As a result,a purity of 99.67%is obtained over the self-prepared Li_(2)S.More importantly,the cost of the self-prepared Li_(2)S is only about 50$/kg,which is significantly lower than that of the commercial counterpart(10000−15000 dollar/kg).Moreover,the ionic conductivity of Li_(5.5)PS_(4.5)Cl_(1.5)prepared using self-prepared Li_(2)S as raw materials is 4.19 mS/cm at room temperature,which is a little higher than that of Li_(5.5)PS_(4.5)Cl_(1.5)using commercial Li_(2)S(4.05 mS/cm).And the all-solid-state lithium batteries(ASSLBs)with the as-prepared electrolytes could maintain a discharge capacity of 109.9 mA·h/g with an average coulombic efficiency(CE)of 98%after 100 cycles at 0.2 C,which is equivalent to that using commercial Li_(2)S,demonstrating that the preparation strategy of Li_(2)S proposed in this work is feasible.
基金supported by the Ensemble Grant for Early Career Researchers 2022-2023 and the 2023 Ensemble Continuation Grant of Tohoku University,the Hirose Foundation,and the AIMR Fusion Research Grantsupported by JSPS KAKENHI Nos.JP23K13599,JP23K13703,JP22H01803,JP18H05513,and JP23K13542.F.Y.and Q.W.acknowledge the China Scholarship Council(CSC)to support their studies in Japan.
文摘Magnesium(Mg)is a promising alternative to lithium(Li)as an anode material in solid-state batteries due to its abundance and high theoretical volumetric capacity.However,the sluggish Mg-ion conduction in the lattice of solidstate electrolytes(SSEs)is one of the key challenges that hamper the development of Mg-ion solid-state batteries.Though various Mg-ion SSEs have been reported in recent years,key insights are hard to be derived from a single literature report.Besides,the structure-performance relationships of Mg-ion SSEs need to be further unraveled to provide a more precise design guideline for SSEs.In this viewpoint article,we analyze the structural characteristics of the Mg-based SSEs with high ionic conductivity reported in the last four decades based upon data mining-we provide big-data-derived insights into the challenges and opportunities in developing next-generation Mg-ion SSEs.
基金Fiscal Year 2023-2024 High-Level and Growth Research and Development Subsidy for supporting the research and development activities for small and medium-size enterprise(SMEs),which is administered by Chiba Industry Advancement Center(Grant No.2066 and 2027)。
文摘This paper is aimed to present a clean,inexpensive and sustainable method to synthesize high purity lithium sulfide(Li_(2)S)powder through hydrogen reduction of lithium sulfate(Li_(2)SO_(4)).A three-step reduction process has been successfully developed to synthesize well-crystallized and single-phase Li_(2)S powder by investigating the melting,sintering and reduction behavior of the mixtures of Li_(2)SO_(4)-Li_(2)S.High purity alumina was found to be the most suitable crucible material for producing high purity Li_(2)S,because it was not attacked by the Li_(2)SO_(4)-Li_(2)S melt during heating,as compared with other materials,such as carbon,mullite,quartz,boron nitride and stainless steel.The use of synthesized LizS resulted in higher purity and substantially higher room temperature ionic conductivity(2.77 mS·cm^(-1))for the argyrodite sulfide electrolyte Li_(6)PS_(5)Cl than commercial Li_(2)S(1.12 mS·cm^(-1)).This novel method offers a great opportunity to produce battery grade Li_(2)S for sulfide solid electrolyte applications.
