All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries with Sulfide Electrolytes and Oxide Cathodes

• Published in: Electrochemical energy reviews 2021-03, Vol.4 (1), p.101-135
• Main Authors: Wu, Jinghua, Shen, Lin, Zhang, Zhihua, Liu, Gaozhan, Wang, Zhiyan, Zhou, Dong, Wan, Hongli, Xu, Xiaoxiong, Yao, Xiayin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Catalysis; Chemistry; Chemistry and Materials Science; Electrochemistry; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Renewable and Green Energy; Review Article
• ISSN: 2520-8489; 2520-8136
• DOI: 10.1007/s41918-020-00081-4

All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) have attracted increasing attention due to their high safety and energy density. Among all corresponding solid electrolytes, sulfide electrolytes are considered to be the most promising ion conductors due to high ionic conductivities. Despite this, many challenges remain in the application of ASSLBs, including the stability of sulfide electrolytes, complex interfacial issues between sulfide electrolytes and oxide electrodes as well as unstable anodic interfaces. Although oxide cathodes remain the most viable electrode materials due to high stability and industrialization degrees, the matching of sulfide electrolytes with oxide cathodes is challenging for commercial use in ASSLBs. Based on this, this review will present an overview of emerging ASSLBs based on sulfide electrolytes and oxide cathodes and highlight critical properties such as compatible electrolyte/electrode interfaces. And by considering the current challenges and opportunities of sulfide electrolyte-based ASSLBs, possible research directions and perspectives are discussed. Graphic Abstract