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An ameliorated interface between PEO electrolyte and Li anode by Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 nanoparticles

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Due to their higher safety, stability and energy density, all-solid-state batteries will be promising candidates for the next generation of lithium battery systems. The acquisition of high-performance solid-state electrolytes is pivotal in the actualization of all-solid-state batteries. By uniformly dispersing nanoscale Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 (LATP) powders into polyethylene oxide (PEO)-LiClO4 at varying mass ratios, a composite electrolyte membrane of approximately 50 μm thickness was prepared using the casting method. Subsequent characterization of these materials, accomplished through X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and cyclic charge–discharge tests, unveiled intriguing findings. Although the beneficial effect of LATP on the conductivity of PEO is somewhat limited, it demonstrates a capability to reduce the interface impedance between polyethylene oxide and lithium metal, thereby enhancing interface stability. This research provides constructive insights and prompts for designing composite electrolytes for future all-solid-state batteries.

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This work was financially supported by Sichuan Science and Technology Program (Grant Nos. 2020YFH0047 and 2022ZYD0016) and the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities.

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    Qiaohong Yan, Xing Cheng, Rentai Yan, Xingrui Pu & Xiaohong Zhu

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Qiaohong Yan: Investigation, Methodology, Data curation, Writing—original draft. Xing Cheng: Methodology, Data curation. Rentai Yan: Data curation. Xingrui Pu: Validation. Xiaohong Zhu: Supervision, Writing—review & editing, Resources, Funding acquisition.

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Yan, Q., Cheng, X., Yan, R. et al. An ameliorated interface between PEO electrolyte and Li anode by Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 nanoparticles. J Solid State Electrochem 28, 601–607 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10008-023-05712-6

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